Not So Hard On Myself Anymore After Listening To Grace

On Thursday, 3 March 2011, I went to church with my boyfriend for the first time. That very night I gave my life to Christ. I felt new, like someone I never knew before. I felt like I had found the place that was destined for me. I had an excitement within me. I wanted the whole world to know how I felt and how my life had changed.

But as time went by, I felt like I was being left behind. My participation and dedication started to lag. I used to criticize Christians but being one myself now, I learned that it was not an easy life to maintain. I also found less and less time to read my Bible and pray like I used to, and that made me feel sad and guilty, like I was letting God down.

One morning, while preparing myself for work, I turned on my television and was surfing through the channels looking for gospel programs. I stopped at channel 12. I had no idea who was preaching and what the message was.

Little did I realize that I was watching you, Pastor Prince. Your style of preaching is very unique and you make it very easy to apply the Word to our daily lives. I thank God for you. Now, I listen to you every morning before work.

I call it my spiritual breakfast. This morning, you spoke about God’s love and the arm of God. You said that it’s not our measure of love for God but His love for us. I believe that you have inspired a lot of people.

I am not so hard on myself anymore. A lot of things have improved since listening to your messages and I feel so happy. I feel like I am moving forward, maturing in my Christian life. I talk to God all the time and whenever something happens, I remember what you have shared and smile. God is good. Thank you again and I look forward to many more teachings from you. May God continue to bless your heart.