The Simple Truth
If this was the last piece I was ever to write, my last thought ever to share – it would simply be this:
Give your life to God. You will be happier and safer in His care - for I wish you every joy.
I look back over a life of mixed fortunes. Some happiness, some calamity. Good friends and some family both young and old lost to death. New friends have been found, some faithful, some less so. Through the many crises -relationship, financial and career God has been constant. There, reliable.
I have not always understood the situations I found myself in and more than once he has saved me from death. I have tried to follow his principles – even when I did not fully understand - and they have protected me from mistakes that would have cost me dear.
I do not have to fully understand every doctrine and verse of the Bible – it is enough for me to practise that which I understand and be open to learning more. I rely not on ideas or rhetoric but on relationship. I trust God. I trust Him with my life more than I trust myself. I am interested in His viewpoint and rely upon His direction. This simple formula that I speak of - it has worked for me. I am happy, positive and unafraid. I know who I am relying on and He has never failed me.
I can not make you feel what I feel. I can only tell you the truth. I do not regret being a Christian. I do not regret giving up any habit or thing that He has asked. I am deeply grateful for the way in which He has shaped my character and life. It could never have been better than it is under His direction. I would never have been as positive a person without Him.
This is no frightened, bargaining deathbed confession. I am still in my prime, still full of excitement and opportunity. I just stopped and realised that maybe you didn’t know how much better your life could be.
Strength comes from knowing who you are, what you stand for and your boundaries. I am a Christian, a person of principle - I am strong in Him.
May your life be full of joy.
Annette