We Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Jill Pettis for winning our contest this week. I just had to share what she wrote she was thankful for:
I am thankful for the grace of God. That probably sounds trite, but it's true. I have only been a Christian for 5 years so perhaps the gift of grace is still fresh in my memory. I was a self-declared, NARAL button wearing feminist. I stomped on everything God stood for. I used the freedom he gave me to spit in his face. It was all about me. But at age 30 I decided to marry the man I had lived with for 8 years and two years later God started on me in full force. I had a child. There can be no greater testament to the grace of God then a child. I remember being up at nights rocking this precious little thing and just sobbing because I was so overwhelmed. I felt so unworthy. I remember crying out, "why did you give her to us? How could you have let us have such a beautiful, perfect child." During those nights alone, God made it clear to me, "Because you are my child and I love you. Because I want the best for you." So, I accepted the gift he gave me and I became a Christian and a little while after so did my husband. Even now, the full implication of the gift of God's perfect son, for horrible wretched me is overwhelming. But I am so thankful.
posted by Crystal Paine at 1:13 PM
3 Comments:
wow! this shows God is always calling the lost to Him. She listened to the still small voice. this is a beautiful story and she sounds like a wonderful lady i would love to sit and have a cup of tea with! godspeed to her!
BEAUTIFUL testimony!!
Congratulations, Jill!!
Your entry is so beautiful and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing it with us, Crystal. This helped give some reflection and a peaceful start to my day!
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