so my little sister became a Salvation Army Soldier yesterday. pretty cool huh?
made me think back to my enrolment at the beginning of this year. wow. so much has happened in my life since then - some good stuff, some bad.
i was thinking back to when i got enrolled as a soldier - both my mum and my sister were not present.
At that time, my sister was going through depression. The day of my enrolment, she was admitted to hospital as she had attempted to take her own life (three times in total within about a month).
Now she is loving Jesus, and living for Him. Thanking him for the new LIFE he has given her.
Wow.
The change in her alone is incredible.
And you know what? he's doing it in others' lives aswell!!! God has the power to turn our lives around! And it's an incredible feeling to see so many people HAPPY...and LOVING Jesus!
At our church... we've had around 18 people (at least) give their hearts to the Lord for the first time. It's so exciting! and people are actually grasping on to the vision for our church too!
May i be clear though, this stuff doesn't come without a fight. Jesus said that this would never be easy... and it's not. Christianity isn't easy. Fighting for Jesus isn't easy.
But wow, it is well worth it!
Blessings!
I was thinking along similar lines on Sunday night, thinking of your enrollment and how the two other girls were absent, and how much has happened this year!
ReplyDeleteYour parents must be so proud of you girls - both of you enrolled in a year!
It's been great watching the year progress with you two, and I have to say, your leading Sunday night was amazing, it really allowed the Spirit to minister and I found it very easy to worship
Bless ya Chelsea - good to see you blogging too ;)