It’s only Thursday, but it’s been an incredible week! I was going through a box of pictures today that took me down memory lane; they weren’t necessarily all good memories either. I laughed, cried, and shook my head in disbelief at some of the images I was reminded of.
I flipped through pictures of my Senior high school trip – we thought we were invincible. I smiled at the poses and the thought of sneaking drinks into our room as underage risk takers. Then I was reminded of the irresponsible last night I spent on that trip. I don’t have memories of it; just friends that tell me about it.
I found pictures of my dad and grandpa. My dad had a beer in his hand and a cigarette in his mouth. I shed some tears, but soon reminded myself that he is with our Heavenly Father. He’ll never struggle with wanting a drink again. I miss him dearly, but I’m so grateful that he no longer suffers.
Pictures of my 21st birthday party reminded me once again how crazy I was. I had a drink in my hand and the language of a sailor. It wasn’t my proudest moment.
Then I ran across the inspiring pictures of our trip to Bayou La Batre, Alabama. There were lives changed in those pictures. Homeless people were fed, strangers came to know Jesus, and God continuously showed his grace in each shot. That was the beginning of the end of my old self.
My dear Caleb reminded me once again just how cute he is. Easter pictures, birthday parties, and carnivals had me grinning from ear to ear. If only I could have a few of those moments with him back to make sure he knew just how much I loved him.
I was sitting with a friend today talking about things of my past. As I looked in the mirror, I let my mind wander off to those days. I shook my head in shame, thinking of the person I used to be. My shame started to run away with me, until I felt God’s whisper on my heart. I no longer have to feel shame for the things of my past. Why? Because there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
I look at myself today and the person I once was. Wow! What a transformation. This week I have focused on seeing God’s greatness in me, and I have definitely allowed myself to see it. I have woke up every day this week and repeated the words of Joyce Meyer, “Something good is going to happen to me today.” Something good has definitely happened.
- Monday I learned of God’s greatness in me.
- Tuesday I hit the scale to learn I’ve lost 71 pounds.
- Wednesday I got an email from an interested employer who found me through my blog.
- Thursday I interviewed with that employer and got the job.
I can’t wait to see what Friday brings. I have been set free from all the condemnation in my life. It seems like only yesterday when I lived for the world, but today I live for Jesus. Praise Him! I have confessed my sins. I have been purified from ALL unrighteousness. I have been forgiven.
Thank you Jesus!