by By Jean Goll
(Written by Hazel Holland-2/20/01)
As I was organizing my computer files today I came upon this precious personal “testimony” that Jean asked me to write for her 9 years ago. I had forgotten that she had shared this with me. I was so blessed to read her thoughts again, and know that her life did bless others besides mine. Sure do miss my “Momskey” since she went to be with the Lord!
(Written by Hazel Holland-2/20/01)
As I was organizing my computer files today I came upon this precious personal “testimony” that Jean asked me to write for her 9 years ago. I had forgotten that she had shared this with me. I was so blessed to read her thoughts again, and know that her life did bless others besides mine. Sure do miss my “Momskey” since she went to be with the Lord!
"I asked my neighbor, Hazel, if she would kindly help me organize my thoughts so that I could share a short testimony that would reflect my spiritual journey. Here is the combined effort of our time together...
Although I accepted the Lord Jesus as my Savior when I was in the 6th grade, I didn’t understand the significance of my decision at that time. Years later after I was married, when our daughter was tragically taken from us, I suffered a lot of remorse and guilt because of the nature of the accident that took her life. Looking back on that time of grief I now see how the Lord brought me comfort and hope through the presence of the Holy Spirit.
However, as the years have passed I have not always been sure of the Spirit’s presence in my life. At times I have back-slidden as I have looked at my own faults and failings or the faults and failings of others, and doubted that God could accept me as I am. I see now that in the past I have chosen to listen to the enemy’s accusations and lies instead of believing who I am in Jesus Christ.
Recently, I have begun to grasp the significance of God’s extravagant love for me. I’m choosing now to believe that it’s not my life God is looking at, but His Son’s life. As I choose to trust, and rest in Christ’s righteousness alone, I’m discovering a peace and security that I have not always known before.
I pray that God will give me more opportunities in the days ahead to bless others with the Good News of the gospel that I am just now beginning to understand."
Although I accepted the Lord Jesus as my Savior when I was in the 6th grade, I didn’t understand the significance of my decision at that time. Years later after I was married, when our daughter was tragically taken from us, I suffered a lot of remorse and guilt because of the nature of the accident that took her life. Looking back on that time of grief I now see how the Lord brought me comfort and hope through the presence of the Holy Spirit.
However, as the years have passed I have not always been sure of the Spirit’s presence in my life. At times I have back-slidden as I have looked at my own faults and failings or the faults and failings of others, and doubted that God could accept me as I am. I see now that in the past I have chosen to listen to the enemy’s accusations and lies instead of believing who I am in Jesus Christ.
Recently, I have begun to grasp the significance of God’s extravagant love for me. I’m choosing now to believe that it’s not my life God is looking at, but His Son’s life. As I choose to trust, and rest in Christ’s righteousness alone, I’m discovering a peace and security that I have not always known before.
I pray that God will give me more opportunities in the days ahead to bless others with the Good News of the gospel that I am just now beginning to understand."
