Thursday, October 29, 2009
My Walk Continued
I realized later that my life belonged to Christ because on that night when I decided to go to Bible study I nade the decision to try one more time. When I accepted he rescued my from my depression. Before I was afraid to talk to people because I couldn't"t be sure what they thought of me. After I accepted Christ I realized that since God accepted me it didn't really matter what others thought of me. Through the years God has used me in Bible study and speaking, both skills that started with the group where I became a Christian but in my life I took little thought that God owned it. I was doing a lot of Christian things on my own. Then on August 17th 2009 it was as if God called in his markers. When I awoke on the Spinal Step down Unit I realized my life had changed dramatically. Rather than blame God I view this new life as an opportunity to serve him wholeheartedly. Each day I wake excited about what God is doing in my life. Please pray that I will continue to life my life wholehearted for God. 1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
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I am counting it a privilege to pray for you. Although a faithful follower of this blog, I have never commented before tonight. I would like you to know that your testimony has touched my heart and that I have been and will continue to pray for both you and Laverne as my brother and sister in Christ... from elaine in P.R.
ReplyDeleteThank you John...a wonderful testimony!!
ReplyDeleteI am reading Romans and came across this:
Romans 10:9-10
That if you confess with your mouth,"Jesus is Lord",and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
We will continue to pray John that you live your life whole heartedly for God.
You are a marvel to us...we appreciate you.
Much love,
Gerry and Alma
Good morning John and Blog Family.
ReplyDeleteI love it John when you put into words what, I assume, is common to all of us. I would hazard that most of us are reluctant to admit that we are not and can never hope to be, SUPER Christians. I sometimes forget who is the author and finisher of my life.
And again, congratulations on the move......... Our God is an awesome God.
And just wanted to tell you that Barbara Lambert's new book is being launched today. Stories about Townsite, Cranberry, Wildwood and Westview - 1910-2010.
John, I think you are going to have to start your own book...... and you are certainly off to a good start on this blog.
Hi, John. You don't know me, but you've met my sister-in-law, Dorothy Kroeker. She passed your blog site along to me, and I've just finished catching up on your story. The reason that I am writing you is to hopefully encourage you as you are encouraging others.
ReplyDeleteI was also in an accident that broke my neck (C1 fracture) but by some miracle (God's hand on my head!) there was 1 mm of connective tissue that held, and the spinal injury was incomplete. I spent 2 1/2 months in hospital, and 2 1/2 months in GF Strong. I came home June 30, exactly 5 months to the day after my accident. God chose to allow me to regain the use of all my limbs again, but I know that He could have just as easily chosen to glorify Himself by allowing me to be a quad, even as He is through you.
I wanted to share with you one of the verses that was a huge comfort to me in the days when I didn't know what was going to happen with me. It is I Pet. 5:10,11 "In His kindness God called you to his eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power is his forever and ever. Amen."
May these words encourage you as they did me. God will work out his purpose in each of us, in his way and in his time.
Say hi to everyone on the unit for me! There are so many beautiful people there, and they will all do everything they can to help you achieve your goals! Not all things will go smoothly, but all things will go according to His plan!
I plan to be in Vancouver again in December, and will be visiting GFS. Perhaps I will meet you then. Until then, be strong in Him!
Judy Wiebe
Sorry, John, this is Judy Wiebe again - I forgot to let you know that I also have a blogsite going if you should like to read my story. It's at www.judywiebe.blogspot.com - not a creative name like yours, but hey, I didn't get it started!!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for your encouragement to me today, and the reminder for me to stay focused on what is really important - holding onto the Word and our Saviour's hand, regardless if we can feel it or not.
Blessings! Oh, and one more thing - Walt, the peer counsellor at GFS, and Doug, the nurse coordinator (who I think is away on holidays right now) are both fellow believers! I'm sure you'll find more! Judy
Hi John
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to thank you for your testimony. I have really been struggling with my walk the last few years - and blaming God for my mistakes. Thank you for your words of encouragement and I have printed out 1 Cor 15:58 and placed it on my bulletin board at work! Please know that you, Laverne and Katy are in my thoughts and prayers!
Yours in Christ,
Jody Patterson
another glimpse of what the Lord is doing through you. I am thrilled to read some of the entries. And that is just from people that are taking the time to comment. I know that God also works in those who do not comment and in those that are around you and Laverne and do not read the blog. All the "little" things that they see are a witness to who God is.
ReplyDeleteAnd as you are witnessing in the way that the Lord is showing you, let us remember that we all are witnesses and there are eyes looking at us as well.
What a responsibility and thank you for reminding me of that