My cup overflows...

Lord my cup overflows, with your joy!

So God has began to move in my heart this semester, I am finally beginning to walk with HIM. I have seen some awesome things happen, and I have experience much frustration, almost to the point of total burn out BUT that is no more. God has filled my heart with joy this week. He is so faithful because I have been praying for my friend all semester, that he would open his heart to Jesus instead of trying to live on his own. Those prayers were answered Wednesday night around 11:45 p.m. I was given the opportunity to share with my friend, Matt Glades, what it truly meant to give his heart to JESUS, after discussing the basics and how his life would not get better if he didn't find the Change he needed. He realized that he needed this change, needed something real within his soul. The change was that he needed a Savior, because he did not have one. He realized that God does love us and has a wonderful plan for our lives. He realized he was sinful, and his sin separated him from God. He realized that Jesus gave His life to bridge the gap between us and God. Then He finally realized that he needed to believe and accept that Jesus' sacrifice was enough, His grace is enough to save him from doom. He then said a prayer of salvation right then and there, he was for sure that he had made Jesus LORD of his life. Words cant explain the presence of joy that just swept through the room, it was something I had not experienced for a long time. God was there and was filling our hearts with Joy. He filled my heart with assurance that He truly does answer prayers, he truly does Love us and wants us to live a life full of joy no matter the trials and tribulations we face. This was absolutely the best night of the whole semester!

This was the second time I have taken the opportunity that was before me, but this was so much more special to me. It immediately filled my heart with joy and passion for Jesus. My good friend, who God burdened my heart to pray for constantly, had accepted Jesus, he no longer wanted to live like this world! From that moment he received eternal life, a life not just in eternity, but a life that Jesus gives us while we are on this earth. Praise the name of the LORD!

Many of other things have began to stir up in my Heart! We need to be serious about our FAITH in Jesus Christ, who gave His life-a life that was perfect-to die for our imperfections. I have not been as serious as I need to be, because lives are hanging in the balance of God's people sharing the good news that we have believed in our hearts. I am writing to tell everyone that this joy I recieved has renewed my soul, has made me want to tell more people that can have joy in their lives. Hope you have that joy!


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