How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”~ Romans 10:14-15

I am blessed beyond measure. God has lifted me up and turned those things that were upside down in my world right-side up.  My Lord is absolutely awesome and I thank Him for everything that He does for me and for all that He is.  If you have not figured it out, I am a praise girl.  My praise comes from being at a point in my life where I am no longer just aware of God, but now I have an intimate relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Yes, I was fortunate to be raised in a Christian home.  I went to Sunday School and Bible Study.  I was an active part of the youth ministry, but that did not bring me joy because I was only doing.  I was checking the boxes and trying in my own strength to be that good, moral and  saved girl. Notice, I was trying, in my own strength.  I failed and became that prodigal daughter.  I skimmed the edges of darkness and was sucked into a hole that I thought I would never be free from.  But God!  He was faithful to me when I faithless.  He sent people to me to share the truth, to encourage me to know Him on a deeper level.  These angels never judged me, but they stayed firm in the Word and lavished His love on me.

So here I am today, with open arms.  Understanding that grace is the free gift of God. It is by grace that I am saved and not of myself.  (Ephesians 2:8-9).  I am not here to boast or proclaim that I have arrived, far from it!  Rather, I am here to share what God has placed in my heart as I continue to walk this journey.  I hope to encourage others while exhorting Christ.  

It is with open arms  I stretch myself to the Lord. With open arms and palms up I say yes to Jesus.  With open arms He waits for me. In His arms is safety, peace, comfort, reassurance, mercy, grace, and unconditional love.  His arms are big enough to hold us all.