As I look back on my life, I see the transformative work of Jesus bringing me out of the old and into the New beginnings are a vital part of our journey toward wellness. Every day presents us with the opportunity to reset, refresh, and reinvent ourselves. Embrace this moment as your chance to dive into a world filled with possibilities.
Start by setting small, achievable goals that align with your spiritual, financial, and lifestyle aspirations. Reflect on what aspects of your life you want to change or improve.
In spirituality, take time for daily mindfulness or meditation—allowing yourself to connect deeply with your inner self. For financial wellness, begin by budgeting and tracking your expenses, embracing the habit of saving, and seeking financial education.
In terms of lifestyle, explore new hobbies or activities that spark joy and feed your soul. Surround yourself with positive influences and create an environment that fosters growth and happiness.
As you embark on this new journey, remember it’s not about perfection but progress. Celebrate each step you take and view them as significant milestones along the way. Share your experiences, support others, and encourage them to embark on their own journeys. Together, we can create a thriving community filled with positive energy and wellness.s almost as though Jesus is writing my life story to resemble the emerging of a butterfly from its caterpillar-ish obscurity to fluttering glory.
I have lived and can testify to the truth of Paul’s words that, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17)!
If you take one thing away from story, let it be this: Through Jesus the old in you is gone and the new has come! You may feel lost or worthless or rejected or maybe just weighed down by mistakes and regrets, but with there is a Jesus who never rejects! He accepts and welcomes His children with open arms.
Growing up in a Christian household, I was immersed in church activities, from Sunday school to summer camps, and was baptized at a young age.
However, during my high school and early college years, I gradually distanced myself from those roots in pursuit of a more extravagant lifestyle, ultimately moving to Las Vegas. There, I embraced a decade filled with partying, wealth, and material possessions, believing I had it all—money, a house, a car, and a boat. Yet, at 30, my seemingly perfect life began to unravel; I lost a lucrative job, faced financial ruin, and experienced the end of significant relationships, leaving me feeling lost and unworthy. In the midst of this turmoil, a persistent urge to reconnect with God emerged, prompting me to confront my fears about prayer and returning to church.
Mustering the courage to reach out, I expressed my struggles to God and eventually found myself at a local church that I had often passed. Contrary to my expectations, I was met with warmth and acceptance, discovering the deep love of Jesus.
The love I received is like the prodigal son’s experience. Have you heard this story that Jesus told?
It’s about the younger of two sons who takes his inheritance early and goes off on his own. His life was all about
parties, living the high life and money. Then the unthinkable happened. He
eventually loses all his fortune. He was broke, desperate just like I was.
The son didn’t know what else to do except go back home. When
he did, his Father saw him, ran toward him, and welcomed him home with loving and open arms. Instead of rejecting his son, He rejoiced with happiness and threw a
lavish party with all the fixings. ( Luke 15: 11-32)
That is How Jesus Loves us!
Are you in a place just like I was or the prodigal son? Do you feel lost, unloved displaced, or even rejected? Maybe even by your by own family?
Are you seeking for a change? Are you longing to feel loved, chosen, and accepted?
for you?
Whether it is your first time or you’re coming back to God, you are invited into the loving arms of Jesus! a He is a loving and accepting Father. Do not fear rejection just come as you are. Just like I was, you will be adopted as His child and brought into His family.
The love I experienced mirrors the story of the prodigal son, a parable told in Luke 15.
In this tale, a younger son receives his inheritance early and ventures into a life of indulgence, filled with parties and extravagance.
However, his fortunes dwindle, leaving him destitute and desperate, much like my own struggles.
Faced with nowhere else to turn, he decides to return home, where his father, filled with compassion, runs to embrace him, celebrating his return with joy and a grand feast instead of condemnation.
This narrative beautifully illustrates the unconditional love Jesus has for us. If you find yourself in a similar situation—feeling lost, unloved, or even rejected by those closest to you—know that you are not alone.
Are you yearning for acceptance and a sense of belonging? Whether you are approaching God for the first time or returning after a long absence, you are welcomed into the loving embrace of Jesus, who is a compassionate and accepting Father.
You need not fear rejection; come as you are, and you will be embraced as His child, adopted into His family.
In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. Ephesians 1:5 NIV.
Today, it is my prayer and hope that you will accept His love.
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you maybe filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:16-21 NIV.
If today your answer is YES I want to receive His love, then I invite you to say this prayer:
“Dear Jesus, I come to you and ask for forgiveness of my sins. Thank you for dying on the Cross for me. I believe you died as a penalty for my sins and I receive you as my Savior and Lord. I want you into my life.”
If you said this prayer, you just made the best decision ever! CONGRATULATIONS! You are now a child of God with
an ever-lasting love.
What is Next? I encourage you to begin spending time with God by just talking to him and
in prayer. Begin reading books in the Bible. My suggestion would be to start with:
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as they share history, miracle stories, Jesus, Birth and death.
I also encourage picking up a devotional. One I love and suggest is Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.(Amazon).
Reach out to a local church in your area. They will be able to assist and help you as you begin the beautiful journey of learning more about God.
I would love to hear that you made this life changing decision. If you said yes, send me a message so I can be praying for you.
We all so desperately need to know everyday, just how immeasurably high, deep and wide the Love of Christ is! It’s infinite!
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