My Story
What do I think is important?
My relationship with Jesus.....my Lord and God
My Family........
Husband-----Chris
Sons:
Christopher
Aaron
Benjamin
There are a few other things that are important to me. One is my Church...United Pentecostal Church of the Treasure Coast. It truly is a wonderful Church, where the power of God abides in our midst, and we are allowed to dwell in His presence. I am so very thankful to God for allowing us to be a part of this Church. Words can never express how deeply I appreciate this Church.
About 18 years ago my life was falling apart. I was going to Church, but I was not completely committed to serving God. I mean why should I be....I was young, and my whole life was ahead of me. I decided that it was time for "me". I didn't care about my family, or anyone else. All I cared about was having a good time. So, before long I left home in search of life. I thought that if I could just get out there...something surely would come my way. Well, it did. Everything came my way. I was out there all alone, or so I thought. I had left safety far behind.
I met a few people where I worked. One of my friends invited me to stay with her. She was staying at the home of a friend. It was the father of someone we knew from work. He was gracious enough to put us up, and also to put up with us! And may I say, thank you Jack, for everything! From there I guess you could say that my world went on a downward spin. My friend and I spend several crazy months together. She was my best friend, and I would have done anything to protect her.
Those few months together, felt like we were in a whirlwind. Things happened so fast. Life happened so fast! We lived those days out either drinking, or doing some other form of substance to keep us unaware of the reality that surrounded us. I can't begin to tell you all that happened to us during that time.
All I can say for sure about that time was that God was certainly merciful to us! We lived dangerously. We seemed to think that our mortality was untouchable. At the time, all that mattered was having a good time, and forgetting the bad times. Many times we put our lives on the line for the adventure of the party.
Where ever I was, what ever I was doing, I could never get away from the gentle tugging of God on my heart. He was ever there with me, no matter what. I knew that I was away from God's will and plan for my life, and I knew that I was not ready should He call me then. The Bible says in Jeremiah 3:14 "Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto you...." I know this to be true. He was there calling me back.
Running from God is not an easy thing. You lose a lot in the process. I separated myself from my family, and my christian friends. I left everything behind to find my own way. What I found instead was pain and desperation. What was "fun" to start with I soon realized wasn't fun at all, it was just a means of escape from reality. Then you find that you have to go deeper into darkness to escape from the life you're now living. A life without God is so cold, and hopeless that you feel completely lost.
Some time later I found out that a Minister that I knew was coming to town soon, and holding a revival under a gospel tent. I prayed almost daily in my darkness that God would be gracious and let me live long enough to go to this meeting. I wasn't in town for the first several services. So, when I got back to work, I was shocked when I saw this Minister friend come in the door. He had asked my family where I was, God had impressed upon him to find me. God sent him there that day. Thank God for Men of God who are willing to put themselves on the line for others.
I went that night to the revival. You can imagine the surprise of my family when they saw me there. God called me back in that night. I'm thankful for a loving and merciful God! He didn't leave me there in the world I made for myself. He forgave me, and set me free! By His power He made me new in His Spirit. That was just the beginning. His blessings are too numerous to count. I left Him to find life, only to find that I had no life without Him.
That was seventeen years ago. I shutter to think where I would be today without Him. He is my Lord and my Life! To quote a song, serving Him is sweeter everyday. No matter what I go thru now, I know that He is here with me, and directing my path. I know I can get thru anything with Him. He has blessed me with salvation thru His Name, and He has blessed my life abundantly. I now have a wonderful husband, and 3 great sons. I'm thankful that we are a family that serves God together. There is nothing that God cannot do when we give our lives to Him.
To all my friends and family that read this....I am thankful for you. I know that I am truly blessed. And to Sue....I love you very much, and I miss you!! I'm grateful that God put such wonderful people in my life. My family, my friends, my Pastor (and wonderful Husband), to all of you I am thankful. I pray that everyone who reads this will allow God to have His will in your life. You will never regret letting God take control of your life! He loves you, and He will be there for you no matter what!
If you have any questions, or comments e-mail me below. If you would like to know more about God's Word and how to turn your life to him, you can e-mail myself or My Husband Pastor Chris Meehan. Thank you for sharing this time with me, and may God richly bless you!!!
