Told In Her Own Words
The Second Letter of Peter chapter 1 verse 9 “For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.” Not so very long ago that was the life I had been living. I was lacking the qualities Jesus Christ had meant for me to have in order to glorify His name. A few months ago, my life slowly began to change. In January, the Lord was telling me this is your year for change. I have had many crazy, tragic, and sinful days. I was walking in the darkness and would every once in a while take a small glimpse of the light. He has always been with me, even in my worst days.
I was a performer and teacher for a dance company and Six Flags. I was making a living doing just what I loved to do. What I didn’t realize is the Lord gave me every talent I had to glorify Him. I was abusing my talent and allowing it to lead me in a terrible direction. You see, the Lord has the power to give and take from us. I believe Christ had to take these measures because I wasn’t following Him and He loved me and has plans for me to prosper if I will just follow His will in my life and the choices I make. My eyes have been bad for a long while, but I was always able to wear contacts. Then for some reason ( that I didn’t understand until now), I wasn’t able to wear my contacts anymore. My eyes would get this strange redness around my contacts and by the end of the day would look sickly. I had to wear glasses permanently.
Now, like I said the Lord told me that 2011 is my year for change. How he has shown me is a whole other story. Ever since January, my life has been continuously changing. There has been ups and downs and in between, but all seem to come with knowledge. On March 6, 2011 I told the Lord I surrender my life to Him. I told Him I trust in Him and I am ready to redefine true spirituality in my life. After I had decided to take this step, I found myself asking Him daily about even small choices and decisions I needed to make in my life. I asked Him what pediatrician to take my daughter to. He gave me an answer and an amazing one at that. I asked Him if it was His will for me to get Lasik that he will allow a way. I am not currently working and if I was to receive Lasik it would have to be something the Lord wants for me. I had been praying about everything. He showed me exactly where to go and who to go to. I was driving along in my car saying a prayer, asking Him if it was His will to get my eyes fixed when a commercial came on the radio. This commercial was advertising LasikPlus vision centers. I knew this is where the Lord wanted me to go. So I did. He provided a surgeon, money for me to get the operation, and comfort while heading to my appointment. I am so thankful for Christ in my life and the things he has shown me.
What the Lord has shown me is the true cure for blindness. Our God is light Himself. The First Letter of John chapter 1 verse 5 “This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.” If we have Christ in us, He will give us the things we need to glorify Him. God always has and always will look for men and women who say to Him, “I trust in you with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. I surrender myself to you. I want your way not mine. I believe that your plans and your wisdom are so much better than mine. I am willing to live by faith in Jesus Christ of Nazareth! When a man or woman takes this step, life is never the same. Amen to change!
Lord Jesus Saves︵‿ † 