Christian.....sealed and settled

In my profile it says 'christian' among other things and I finally grasped the gravity of what that word really means to me. I have been a church- goer most of my life and was raised in a christian family by two christian, loving parents. I made a profession of faith at around 13 years old. Well it was 1984, and the world's fair was in New Orleans. It was also Revival week and one of those 'hell and fire' sermons. I couldn't get down the isle fast enough. I was scared to death!! It was around the age of 19 that I realized that perhaps it was my fear talking that day and I had not really considered what I was doing. With a contrite heart I made a rededication at that time. All in all, I have always gone through my life worried if I had really gotten saved or if I was just fooled. At times in my life it looked as if I was producing fruit and then I would do, say or think things that just didn't gel at all with what a christian life should be.

All in all, I felt something was still lacking. Yesterday, I feel that my questions were answered and I needed to settle this issue once and for all. I prayed as the pastor was preaching....Lord is this me....and felt that yes, I needed to make a decision. Although I did not move yesterday in the service, I spoke with Mark and with my mom and got the conformation that I needed....I literally went into my closet and settled my heart condition one and for all today!!

I feel lifted.....I want to continue to grow and be the type of person God wants me to be so I can be what I need to be for my family.

I wanted all to know because when you make a decision of this magnitude it is good to tell of it!!

Blessings!!

Lynn