Watch Me Witness

I decided a long time ago to follow Jesus - no turning back. When I look back over my life, I can see see how God has kept me, blessed me, been faithful towards me, and never left me. I've tried Him and I know Him. I know God's ability and His desires ~ through His word. He is able to move in any situation. He is able to forgive and change the heart of any person.

I have learned, sometimes the hard way, that God's will for my life is better than my own. I know that God loves me. He died for me. He cares for me. He listens to me. He carries me. He wipes my tears. He helps me to sleep at night. He gives me peace. He provides for me. He tells me not to worry. He shows mercy towards me. He gives me grace. He gives me rest. He forgives me. He comforts me. He protects me. He heals me. He's gentle with me. He's patient with me. He holds my hand. He gives me strength. He gives me power. God is everything to me! I love Him because He loves me.

When you know God and recognize how He's blessed your life (well before you even knew Him), it makes you want to please Him. It makes you want to be acceptable in the sight of Jesus. The way to please God is to accept Him as Lord and Savior, submit to Him, do His will, trust Him, praise Him, and give Him the glory that He very well deserves.

In this stage of my life, I really try to seek God first in any and everything I do. No, I'm not perfect, and I never will be until I get to Heaven. However, my heart truly desires to please Him. I want to make God proud of me. Also, I realize now more than ever that the world needs Him... like for real. People are dying young younger and younger. People in authority are abusing their power without care or consequence. People are hurting and are turning to the wrong things for help. People are lost and have no hope.

When you follow God, it becomes your duty to spread the gospel. It's our obligation, not our option, to tell others about Jesus. We all have a purpose in life. As a believer, one of our main purposes in this thing called life is to be a witness and good example of what God can do, causing others to want to know this same God.

For years, I was scared to talk about Jesus. Don't get me wrong, it's easy to talk to other believers about who God is and what He's done for us. When it came to strangers or knowingly non-believers, that was a challenge that I was not ready to accept. For many years, I felt bad. I failed at opportunities that were presented to me, time and time again. I asked God, over and over, for forgiveness.

Today, I thank God for giving me boldness to speak about Him and share my story. I no longer care about how people view me when I'm praising God in my own way. My praise is between me and my Father. I'm no longer afraid to pray, out loud, for and with other people and at anytime. God has prepared and equipped me, in more ways than one, to truly be His witness. I thank God for being patient and forgiving towards me. I'm ready now. I accept the assignment! Watch me witness!!!

Follow me as I follow Jesus.

~Always Tiffany Nicole