He Is Awesome! My Testimony...

GOD is real! GOD is awesome!  I know this to be true because my faith tells me so.  For those who do not believe, there are lessons to be learned.

The attack on faith, Christianity in particular, is increasing.  The left in our nation, will stop at nothing to discount the existence of GOD.  To further their cause, they drag every famous or nearly famous non-believer from under any rock, to speak against Christianity and religious faith.  The latest being the founder of the Newsboys announcing he is now an atheist.  His decision to abandon his faith is certainly his right, but his decision to insult and ridicule those who believe, was over the top.

The derogatory treatment of Christians by non-Christians or non-believers is not surprising, considering we have a President who is hostile toward Christians and Jews.  His implicit support for any person or group who is also hostile toward Christians and Jews, only fuels the hate and will eventually lead to violence in our nation, against Christians and Jews.

For those who choose to not believe, it is your decision but I will continue to pray for you, which is my decision.  My faith is not about having proof of the existence of GOD.  Faith, by definition, is belief in something for which there is no proof.  I am unceasingly faithful and have been my entire life.  I don't need proof and never have.  I have however, witnessed many miracles in my life which I like to share as I testify to the awesomeness of GOD.  This post is my testimony.

When my life abruptly changed direction last September and I found myself no longer employed, I trusted in the Lord to walk with me and protect me from the adversity which could result from a sudden loss of income.  Oh sure, there were moments when I worried, but they were only moments, which passed after I reminded myself that the Lord was with me.  I spoke to him in prayer, and was confident that everything would be fine.  Long ago I learned that his plan may not match my dreams.  I understood that even if I ended up losing everything, I would be okay because GOD has a plan.  This is faith!  Short of normal human weaknesses, I remain faithful.

While in church on a recent Sunday morning, I prayed that I would have an interview during the upcoming week.  I asked for guidance to help me in my search.  I prayed for strength to help me understand his plan.  I asked the Lord to help me endure - if his plan found me without a job for an extended amount of time.  Then I asked for mercy - that he would take away my anxiety and my growing fear. 

Almost immediately, I felt his divine presence and the anxiety lifted.  Later the same week, I received the first interview call in almost one month.  The call ended with the same "we'll let you know", that I had heard so many times over the past four months, yet I knew this would be my next job.  The next day I was called by the same company for a face to face interview which I scheduled for the following week.  This interview ended with a promise of a call "late next week" if I were going to be pushed through to the next step.  Again, I knew this would be my next job and I knew I would receive the call sooner than late the following week.  I received the call the following day with the job offer. 

Those who choose not to believe will come up with their explanations for this chain of events, but I know the truth.  I had spoken to more than 20 recruiters and had multiple interviews but it was not until this opportunity arose, that I felt divine intervention.  This is not the only example of his awesomeness, but just one more example.  The reason I chose to share this example is to illustrate the difference between those with faith and those without.  After losing my job last September, I had every reason to worry - in-voluntariliy out of work, 52 years old, and so on.  With everything working against me, I just did not worry.  I had food, made my house payment and kept the lights and heat on, all without income, for four months.  When I realized that I had not real job prospects doing what I was doing, I turned to God in prayer...and he answered.

You have a right to believe or not believe.  As for me, I cannot imagine my life without Jesus as my Savior and Lord and I am ever thankful that I am important enough to him to be blessed with his love.