Finally, Into Marvelous Light

WOW...what a night!! I just got back from the benefit concert that our praise band put on at the William A. Floyd amphitheater at the Civic Center. Let me tell you, God rocked my socks off! Worshipping is incredible, but when you get to do so with so many amazing friends, it becomes just that much more of a blessing. While I was basking in His glory along with some wonderful people, God really just reached down and touched my heart tonight. During the song, "Fire Fall Down" there is a part that says "'Cause I know that you're alive, you came to fix my broken life, I'll sing to glorify your holy name, Jesus Christ!" and then another part that says "I'll never be the same." And God just kept speaking to me and showing me how much He has changed me in the past year of my life. Those reading this blog that knew me a year ago know that I am a totally different person. I owe all the thanks and glory to my one and only Savior. I recently started reading through some of Paul's letters starting with Galatians and throughout I could absolutely connect with Paul. I was wrapped up in a sinful life, one that I knew was wrong because I had a relationship with God since I was very young.
In this verse, which has been the title of my blog before, Paul just spills his heart. "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life" 1 Timothy 1:15-16. That verse blows me away and gives me so much hope at the same time. To think that a year ago I was drenched in a crimson stain but because He brought me to fall on my face at FCA on October 24, 2005 and give my life back to Him instead of running, He wants to use my messed up life to glorify him. Now that is true power! So now, instead of running towards sin and away from God…INTO MARVELOUS LIGHT I’M RUNNING, OUT OF DARKNESS OUT OF SHAME! BY THE CROSS YOU ARE THE TRUTH! YOU ARE THE LIFE! YOU ARE THE WAY!-sorry I just had to burst into song! What?! Jesus has that effect on me! So, I just really felt God lay it on my heart to spill how great His glory, how vast His mercy, and how unending His power is. But don’t take my word for it. Check out these verses, too—Ephesians 2:1-10. It’s beautiful! With that, I’m out like all of my clothes in the middle of my floor—give me a break, I’m packing for the beach!

P.S. Marissa (probably spelling your name wrong) thanks for the verbal props to my blog tonight! It's nice to know that even though they may not leave comments, people are reading and maybe even getting something from my blog. Thanks chick! YOU SERIOSLY ROCK! :-)