This past weekend I attended a Discipleship Now event in Hendersonville, NC. In my head I had planned on pouring out to the youth and filling them with the love of Christ. Never would I have thought that I would be the one who got filled with a new love.
As the day continued on Saturday I began to feel sicker and sicker. My throat was sore, I had cold body aches and chills, and over time a fever popped up. It was then that I realized exactly what following Christ in every situation meant. It means that even when I am sick and don’t feel good I must declare myself free and walk in the freedom of health.
After the group prayed for me I began to feel slightly better. We were about to leave for the night session and I was debating on whether I should go or not. Going back home and sleeping in my own bed sounded so wonderful at the time. Then it hit me: “What will I do when I get sick on the race?” I know it’s bound to happen, but what will I do? Will I opt to go home? Is that even an option? “No!” I told myself, “You’re not going home! God has arranged for you to be at this conference and He has called you to go…I must go.” From that moment on it wasn’t just about going to a conference, but it was more about dedicating my life to Christ and what He has called me to do despite my circumstances.
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While watching the video my eyes filled with tears as I felt Him telling me that He is with me and is going to help me finish this race. When the band came up I ran up to the front and began to praise and worship my God and King. He gave me the strength to worship and praise Him. In His strength and power I am able to do all things.
This may just be one small example of God’s love and grace, but it has meant so much to me and has given me a new perspective on relying on our Father. He wants to give us good gifts and relying on His strength is one gift that I am just beginning to understand.
