Influential Moments

Day Four: Four Moments That Changed Your Life

So I haven't forgotten about this thing... I have actually pulled up the draft of this message almost every day since I was supposed to post day four.

1.My Papaw's death. There is a past blog about this but I will give a little refresher. My grandpa found out two years ago that he had lung/liver cancer and passed away six months later. His sickness made me see things God has to offer. It was the first time I had ever asked God for something even though it would hurt me. I prayed for God to take Papaw up to heaven sooner than later if he was not going to get better. Within that weekend the prayer was answered. I learned the reality of rejoicing in suffering. My Papaw was saved through his cancer.

2. When I got my second piercing in my ears. I am terrified of needles. I use to cry at even the thought of them and sometimes still do. The first holes were done when I was really young so I don't really remember getting them. This was the first time I made a decision and faced a fear with boldness. I didnt even cry.

3. In Estonia the day Henry accepted Christ. I have never felt joy at the such an extreme intensity other than that day. It was an amazing feeling. Tears of joys burst through my eyes. Henry was the first person that I ever witnessed and helped God guide to accepting Christ as their savior.

4. The day I decided to do joint enrollment. At the time I was running away from my problems in high school but it ended up being a part of God's plan to get my life headed in the right direction. Through my decision I met a group of people that helped me take the first step towards having a real relationship with God. Sometimes God uses running away for a purpose.