God did something in life this week. For much of my life, I can remember being in church if the doors were open. We attended Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, Wednesday evening services, and most of our friends were from our church as well. I can’t remember a time as a child not seeing my dad in the den at 0530 reading his Bible and praying. He had verses placed on the instrument panel of his truck and on the refrigerator. He spoke to us about the gospel of Christ.

God has always been a part of my life. Growing up, I went to church every Sunday, prayed, and read the Bible, because that was what I was supposed to do. When I got older and left for the Navy I still thought about God, but He wasn’t a priority in my life. There was always an excuse, “I’m too busy”, or “I’m too tired”. If I had an excuse, then I could justify putting off God till later. Fast-forward to the end of 2009. I’m back in church, married and we are about to have our third child. My husband had accepted a new job and we were in the process of planning a move across the country. I was no longer in the Navy, but I had started pursuing my college degree. Life was in full swing and I thought I had control, but in reality I was overwhelmed. Sitting in service one Sunday, I realized I knew of God, but never really knew Him. I prayed and opened up my heart to the Lord and was humbled. God sent His Son Jesus to die for our sins, was buried and rose on the third day. If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9). I was baptized on February 28, 2010. Even though I am a sinner, God has been merciful and gracious to me. When I feel overwhelmed I give it all to God, and put my faith in Him. My relationship with Christ is the priority in my life today. Knowing that I will spend an eternity in Heaven with Jesus puts my fears at ease and gives my life a purpose. God is in control now.