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God didn’t pull me out of some deep dark pit way of living in order to save me.
So then, what did He do for me?
It is tempting to go into comparison mode when telling people what God has done for me. Others’ life changes seem so much more inspiring that my own. What they were saved from so much more of a testimony that what I experienced.
I grew up in a Christian home. Even though we had our share of dysfunction (what family doesn’t?), it was, overall, a loving home. I became a Christian at a young age, not having meandered into the worldly side of living.
My church is encouraging us to write out our testimony. Know what it is God has done for us so we are prepared to share with others when we have opportunity. There are some here and now things God has helped me through, but what pit did He actually save me from?
Have you ever felt the same way? Wondering what words you could share that would impact someone’s life. Then felt like your life was so ordinary, there wasn’t much to say?
I decided it would be helpful to look at my it from another angle. What would my life be like if I had never known God?
I tend to be selfish, but God helps me lay down my wants for others. Without Him, I think I would be a very selfish person.
When I am hurt or angry, my tongue can be very biting and harsh. God helps me with self-control. Without Him, I think I would be a mean person.
Feelings of anger rise up in me when I feel mistreated or unheard or misunderstood. God gives me peace in these times. Without Him, I think I would be an angry person, not easy to be around.
Without Him, I don’t think I would forgive easily if at all.
Without Him, I’m pretty certain I would be a very fearful person.
Without Him, I’m not sure I would know the meaning of joy or hope.
Now I see how much God has saved me from! He has kept me from the dark pit way of living! Instead of feeling like I don’t have anything to share, I know for certain His work in my life.
What would your life be like if you had never known God?
