I was on Facebook looking at all the post that was on there. I got to Josie's post to her husband and she made a comment on her post that talked about being introduced to God 14 years ago. It made me wonder how long has it been for me. So I pulled the calculator out and did the math. The answer is....I was introduced to God 18 years ago. I couldn't believe it. It has felt like a life time.
It all started when my brother, Ron, found the church and introduced us to Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church. The pastor at the time was Brother Wesson. That is where the life changing experience begins, in late 1993. In July of 1994 I was baptized in Jesus name and received the Holy Ghost on my brother's birthday November 17, 1994 at Apostolic Heritage in Phoenix, Arizona. That church was where are Pastor's uncle was the senior pastor at the time. A few years later I would come to have Apostolic Heritage as my home church and have great friends from there, one is Josie.
Since then, the road hasn't been easy. I have learned so much on this journey. In 17 years since I accepted the Lord I have learned and know what I believe. I have gifts and callings that I would never imagine that I had but because of the Bible and people that I have surrounded myself with I have developed into a great woman of God.
Today I want to thank Josie for being an example to so many of how a Godly woman should live. I haven't seen my great friend in a long time but I love her. I am also thankful that she is living Titus 2 in training up young girls to follow God. She is a great mentor and I am so glad that I can call her friend.
I also want to thank my brother Ron. We haven't always seen eye to eye at times but if he didn't follow the leading of God I don't know where I would be. I am also so glad to see my brother is still so strong in the Lord and is mentoring the youth of his church. After all these years and the trials that he has been through has only made him stronger. I am excited to see what God has in store for him and for my great friend, Josie.
Thank you Sarah. I am humbled by your compliment. It is an honor to be called and to serve such an awesome GOD! I am thanful that our paths met close to 14 years ago! Little did I know that I was going to meet an awesome life long godly friend! Love you my friend!
ReplyDeleteLove you too and glad that God has brought you into my life. I am excited to see what the next 14 years are in store for us. I know that we will work together for God once again.
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