The Best Kept Secret

I have something that I want to share with you. What I want to share is the best kept secret in the world. Are you ready for it? If you are come real close to your computer screen; make sure nobody else can see the screen because it's a secret, are you ready?

Here it is, God loves you and He has awesome things He wants to do in your life. God's got plans for you that you've never dreamed possible. He wants to bless you and give you immeasurable favor in every aspect of your life. Most importantly, God has a specific plan and calling on your life; all you have to do is accept it.

Okay, so you may already know the secret, but did you know that what I just said is true for every single person on this Earth? That's right! God doesn't only love people that go to church, he also loves those that don't, even those that have never stepped foot in a church. I know what you're saying, how can this be, but God, I chose you, I go to church every week, I helped in ___ ministries, and I......; how could you love somebody that's never done anything for Your kingdom as much as you love me?

Well, I have the answer, it is that we are saved by grace, not by works. Let me ask you something, do you love your children, spouse, mother, father, etc. because they do something for you or do you love them the same no matter what? If the answer is yes to loving them because they did something for you, then you need to come to the understanding that love is not conditional. If a person must do something for you to love them, then it is not love. Love is unconditional, and God loves us from before we were even born, and seeing as love is unconditional, why would His love change for anybody?

God loves everybody, and He has a plan and purpose for each person. But, He doesn't just have any plan, He has a plan designed specifically for each person. His plans for us are as unique as our fingerprints, no two are alike. Sure, there are similarities with different callings, but none of them are exactly alike. For example, according Acts 1:8 we are to go and share the good news (Jesus) with all people, that is the same; however the way (style) one person shares the good news is different from another. Why? It's simple, God made each of us different. And because of that, He speaks to us in different ways, at different times in our life.

For me personally, I always knew that God existed, but I ran as hard as I could away from Him until I became born again at the age of 19. Why did I run? I didn't want to have to obey Him; I wanted to do what I wanted, when I wanted, and how I wanted. It was bad enough that I had to obey my parents, I didn't need someone else to obey. So, I ran from God. At the time I was running, there were family members that I know were praying for me, praying that I would commit my life to God. I also know there were times that they thought it was hopeless and most likely considered me a lost cause; but God didn't. Then, my cousin and a friend began inviting me to church. At first I resisted, but then I began to go on a fairly regular basis; at least until I realized I was being sucked into the church world. That was the LAST thing that I wanted...so I ran. I ran away from God pretty hard for approximatly three months, then I was invited to a Saturday night youth church service, where for the first time, I felt God's presence in a way that made me cry. It was amazing because I had truly felt a glimpse of God's anointing for the first time in my life. I went back to the church the next night and the preacher spoke about how our body is the holy temple of God, and that we need to treat it as such. To make a long story, short (a little shorter) I went to the altar call, repented, and felt the powerful anointing of God in such a way that it literally shook my body. At the same time, I received the baptism in the Holy Spirit and the next week I was baptized. So many times we write people off as being a lost cause when it comes to God, but it is all in His timing. He didn't give up on me, and neither did my cousin and friend. Because of the persistence of my cousin and friend, and God working in my heart, I gave my heart to the Lord and have been living for Him ever since. This was almost 10 years ago. And throughout my walk, I discovered that while God wants us to obey Him, it's not the same as having to obey people. The reason, is that God always puts you first, He always thinks of your feelings and how something will effect you. And when I came to this realization, which is when I became born again, I wanted to obey Him because it was and is always in my best interest.

So, what am I saying? Why did I tell you all of that? I tell you the truth, God loves everybody, and desires that no man perish (John 3:16). So stop sending other people to Hell by declaring that they will never be a Christian. Start praying for them and raise your prayers to God. When we pray to God the Spirit and Jesus intercede for us (Rom. 8:26&34) and the people we pray for in ways that we cannot. Begin to declare the good things that God has for them; if you don't know what those good things are then read the Bible, it is full of promises.