I am a child of God.
My first chapter of my book Tears from my Heart.
Several years ago at a pivotal time in my life my Christian friend shared this proclamation with me.
“You are a child of God.”
This occurred at an excruciatingly painful time for me and God brings it to my mind often. I was suffering tremendously and almost went down in complete defeat…
But I didn’t…
Psalm 37:23-24 The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.
God saved me.
God rescued me.
God prevails.
Did I deserve it?
In my mind no. Most certainly no. I was in TOTAL REBELLION. It was God’s grace and MERCY.
However, God does know my heart. So perhaps that’s why He gave them to me. I do not know, nor can I ever know. I just know I’m grateful.
Beyond not letting me fall, God taught me some HORRIFICALLY PAINFUL yet MASSIVELY CRITICAL lessons in the process.
Lessons that were ESSENTIAL I learn. Lessons for my good.
Wait.
Is this the first chapter of my book or a more recent chapter in my life?
Maybe it’s both.
I’m sharing the story of my life. Things are intertwined. Things are not simple. Things are complicated. All I can do is share them. Write about them. Find healing in my writing. Help others. Glorify God.
I’m not sure how “traditional” of a format this book is going to have. I have never written a book. I am going to write from my heart and leave the rest up to God to help me with.
And He will.
Why?
Because I feel His calling to do so. So I must count on His promise to equip me. And God is a God of order.
So we are all set (insert check mark emoji here ~ I love that thing).
So back to me being a child of God…
It reminds me of who I am in Christ.
It reminds me of who God says I am.
It reminds me of God’s power in my life.
It reminds me that it doesn’t matter if I feel it or not, it is God’s truth.
It reminds me I am loved by God.
It reminds me God gives me promises that He must keep.
It reminds me God gives me promises that He will keep if I do my part.
It reminds me what an impact a Christian friend can make.
It reminds me I am special to God.
It reminds me I am very valuable to God.
1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too.
Galatians 4:7 Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.
Until next time…
Blog entry One Hundred Thirty Nine.
Follow God and Write from your Heart,
Kendra