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Testimony
#1249148
02/01/15 01:15 PM
02/01/15 01:15 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,335
Spanish Fort
Jstocks
OP
8 point
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OP
8 point
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,335
Spanish Fort
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Wanted to share my testimony:
As a child, I walked the aisle in a small Baptist Church in Picayune, Ms. Later was baptized at that church and called myself a Christian from that point. I can't recall my age, time of year, or much of anything except that it was a Sunday service.
Fast forward through the years and I am now 34 years old, married, and have 2 little girls. As I was having a conversation with some coworkers in the kitchen, I realized that these two Christian Gentlemen did not see me as a Christian. I've worked with these guys for 6 years and considered myself a Christian that whole time. It was at this moment I started to examine my heart.
A couple of days went by and I reflected on my past 25+ years as a Christian and began to realize that I had been living with a hard heart, pride, idols, and an attitude that did not reflect a person who had Christ in their heart.
Church and prayer over this time period for me was more of a convenient philosophy and ritual. I brought my family to Church because it was what I considered to be the right thing to do. As I examined myself I realized the truth was that I never was transformed into a Christian.
On my way to work Thursday morning, I pulled over at 4:30 am and prayed that the Lord come into my heart and take the burden of sin I had been carrying all these years. I had bent before, but was never to a broken point until Thursday morning.
As I reflect on the events that led me to this place, I realize that God opens and closes doors for us as we travel down the path he has laid for us to travel. Every decision and event in your life happens for a reason.
This morning I went to the Pastor at the church I have been attending in Spanish Fort, Al and told him my story. We talked, prayed, and when invitation came my wife and I joined the Church.
I just thought I would share.
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1249172
02/01/15 01:31 PM
02/01/15 01:31 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 24,528
Clarksville, TN /Greenville, ...
bill
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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That's awesome, man! There are a great number of people that call themselves Christians that are in the same boat you were in. I was in that boat for a lot of years myself. The burden that is lifted when true conversion takes place is unmistakable and the proof is lived out through perseverance.
" I do view Jim Waltz as a really good Presidential candidate"
Bama_Earl
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1249201
02/01/15 01:54 PM
02/01/15 01:54 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,350
North Alabama
Wiley Coyote
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,350
North Alabama
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I've had a lot of moments over the last few years where I have to stop and figure out where I am spiritually. I've had several of those "pull over to the side of the road" mornings/evenings. I'm still not the Christian that I want to be/need to be but I try every day to be a better Christian than the day before.
Get the F out of the BATFE. The F is guaranteed by the US Constitution. Those other letters are not.
NRA Life Member
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1249227
02/01/15 02:18 PM
02/01/15 02:18 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 19,334
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ford150man
Old Mossy Horns
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Thank you for sharing. I think we all go through periods like that at sometime or another. It's so encouraging to know though that no matter how far you go, it isn't so far that The Lord won't take you back.
If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.-Mark Twain
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1249231
02/01/15 02:21 PM
02/01/15 02:21 PM
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 6,778
Alabama
3FFarms
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Alabama
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What a great testimony! I, too, had one much the same. Took me many years that to call myself a Christian, and to live as one, were two TOTALLY different agendas. Praise to the God of mercy and grace for your conversion!
Ya'll are just overthinking it now
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1249681
02/02/15 01:54 AM
02/02/15 01:54 AM
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,239
Sterrett, AL, USA
stkshtr
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,239
Sterrett, AL, USA
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Thanks for sharing. Sharing your story is great for other guys to hear.
CISM- Firefighter Chaplain-C.E.R.T. Instructor
Refuel Ministries-HAM (KM4LBG)
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1249686
02/02/15 02:05 AM
02/02/15 02:05 AM
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 6,330
Clay-Trussville area
Big Al
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 6,330
Clay-Trussville area
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Praise the Lord. Glad you shared. Many seem to be in the same boat. Maybe your testimony will encourage others to examine their lives. Examination is something we Christians should do often.
"Said I never had much use for one; never said I didn't know how to use it".
-Matthew Quigley in "Quigley Down Under"
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1249788
02/02/15 04:31 AM
02/02/15 04:31 AM
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 532
Northport
greenZ71
4 point
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4 point
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 532
Northport
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Amen. I have a similar testimony. Thank God we realized this before it was to late. I professed Christianity and if I had died, I feel that I would have heard "Depart from me I never knew you." Praise God brother
John 3:30 (NKJV)
30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1249797
02/02/15 04:37 AM
02/02/15 04:37 AM
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 276
Covington County
big mike
4 point
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4 point
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 276
Covington County
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I pray your relationship with Jesus will continue to grow.Did your pastor mention following up with believers baptism?
"My dear brothers,take note of this:Everyone should be quick to listen,slow to speak and slow to become angry..."James 1:19
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1250108
02/02/15 08:24 AM
02/02/15 08:24 AM
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 19,324
Chelsea, AL
straycat
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Jul 2005
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Chelsea, AL
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Amen. I can relate to your testimony!
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams
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Re: Testimony
[Re: Jstocks]
#1250120
02/02/15 08:33 AM
02/02/15 08:33 AM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 17,205
Montgomery
bamaeyedoc
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Posts: 17,205
Montgomery
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Love it! So glad the Lord touched your heart in this way!
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