Thankful

This morning as I sit in the quiet I had certain thoughts go through my mind which reminded me of things in my past. My life could be totally different than it is now. If I wouldn't have surrendered my life to Jesus in February 1996, I'm not sure where I would be today. I may have gotten saved years later, only God knows, but the road I was headed down could have produced long term results that would have brought forth a different outcome. I may have never turned to Jesus but I am thankful and oh so grateful for the moment He made Himself real to me. There are things in my past I am not very proud of but because of Jesus I am free from it all. I pray that my heart will remain teachable and that my flesh would not get in the way. I want to be able to receive instruction from the Lord so that my relationship with Him will continue to grow. My Spirit is willing but my flesh is weak - Lord I ask that you will not allow me to go astray. I want to finish the race you have set before me. Let my life and everything I do bring glory to your most Holy name. Let me not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and help my eyes to only be fixed on You. I know my relationship with Christ is real. I know the change He has brought about in my life and those that knew me then and now can testify to that. It doesn't mean that I am perfect, just forgiven. Everyone makes mistakes and none of us are without sin but knowing that I can go to the Father, through what Christ did at the cross for me and ask forgiveness then to be forgiven is the most powerful gift anyone could ever give me. I do not take serving the Lord lightly - He is a Holy God and I pray my life will always reflect Christ and His attributes. Amen!