Preface
In the Bible,
specifically Revelation 12:11, it proclaims that the Accuser of the brethren,
Satan, has been “overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of [a people’s]
testimony.” This is a promise from God that boldly declares that Satan no
longer has power over those who believe. Through and because of Jesus’
sacrifice on the cross, we can live as overcomers. Most Christians grasp the
first part of this verse, but as a fallen people, most don’t want to be
reminded of a sinful past, let alone tell others about it. But it is the Blood
of Jesus AND our testimony that puts the enemy right where he belongs- under
our feet, and not the other way around! For the past three years, the Lord has
been stirring my heart to release the word of my testimony. The enemy has tried
to keep me in shame of my story and silence my voice for too long and I believe
with all that is within me that now is the time for me to testify for my Lord
Jesus! Every single story that tells of God’s marvelous transforming power in
our life deserves to be shared because He is forever worthy of all of the glory
that story brings!
I am about to share
mine with you. In recounting my story, I have searched my heart, my memory, and
my journal the best that I can, and relied on the Holy Spirit to do the rest. I
have chosen to remain very open and honest as write the words in this book.
Although this is my personal story, many people have contributed to the events
that have taken place on my journey. I have avoided using names where doing so
might cause someone hurt or embarrassment and that is not my intention
whatsoever. My hope is that King Jesus would receive His glory and touch your
heart as you see a life delivered from the power of darkness and translated into
His Kingdom.
There were many, many, many times when I tried
with all of my might to take the pen out of God’s hand to write out my own
story, but I am here today to tell you that there came a day when I surrendered
that pen and my whole life and gave it to the rightful owner, Jesus, the author
and finisher of my faith. The surrender of my own will and submission to the
Lord did not happen overnight. It was a process that I had to be willing to
endure no matter what the cost. There was so much in my heart that the Lord had
to pull out that He never intended for me to live with. As each page unfolds,
you will discover how God transformed me from hardened, marred clay stuck in a
deep pit of the filth of life and sin and molded me into a beautiful vessel of
honor for Him to flow through and use for His plan and glory. I boast of this
transformation not because I am good, but because He is! He redeemed my soul
and miraculously changed me from the inside out. I write all of this only to
tell you He will do it for you, if you just learn to yield your life to Him.
Surrender it all over to Him and let the great Potter mold you into a vessel
that seems best to Him!
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