Having trouble sleeping tonight, I started thinking of the many ways I’ve been changed since accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior in August, 1986.

I was in dire need of a new way to be. The old way certainly wasn’t working. I didn’t know how to live a life pleasing to God. I was completely out of control and causing great harm to the ones I loved the most.

Although so much has changed, I am grateful to still be in the process of learning more about Him. Just ask anyone who knows me–I need all the help I can get!

One of my favorite Bible verses from those early years of my rebirth came to mind tonight. Some of the words may sound harsh, outdated or impossible to live up to. They aren’t. It’s possible through the power of the Holy Spirit working within us. When we commit our lives to Christ, he will make a way because of his great love for us.

From the book of Titus, chapter 2, verses 11-13:

11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

If I had been able to sleep, I might have missed this beautiful reminder of a promise of God that, no matter how bad things seem, there is always hope for the future! I pray that this will bring you peace when times get tough.

Standing on His promises,

Jane