Last summer I got the crazy idea that I should read through the whole Bible in about 70 days. That meant reading 15 pages of the Bible a day. Where in the world did I come up with this idea you may ask? That's easy. Jesus. I didn't know it at the time but Jesus was about to do something big in my heart. I have always been a Christian, I have always gone to church, and I have always prayed. But an actual relationship with Jesus? Actually feeling His love and voice in my life? I didn't know what that was. But last summer He decided all that was about to change. I began my reading journey in late June and I finished the night before school started in August. In those two months Jesus opened my eyes and awakened my heart. And the result is, I love Him. Genesis to Revelation He told me who He is and now I love Him because of who He is. Now I have this drive, this need, to drink up His Word and discover more truths about Him every day. Some days though I allow other desires to cloud my desire for Him. Most days actually. But He never stops loving me and that's what it's all about.
Dara MaClean has a song called "Yours Forever". I first heard it in October or November of last year and it made me stop and listen. I loved it. She sings, "Thank You for finding me when You did." It made my heart soar. He found me. This last year has been the hardest, most stressful year of my life. But it has also been the most beautiful because I love Jesus, and the hardship and stress drew my heart to His in so many ways. And now, in these last few months, a new crazy idea has entered my mind. A blog. SCARY. Sharing my faith and my walk with Jesus for everyone I know to see? SCARY. But I'm doing it and with His help I hope I can continue to do it. I want to speak boldly of Him. I want to witness. "So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for Him, as I should" (Ephesians 6:20).
Yours Forever by Dara MaClean
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxzVRTI6cPc&ob=av2e
~Rebecca
