Our Daily Bread: Finding Your Path Back to Jesus!
My personal testimony and story on how I found my path back to Jesus. You just have to listen and turn in....
My pastor asked for a short video. It was for her Sunday sermon, "Our Daily Bread." Let me take you back a few months. This was before the Messenger notification.
I was dealing with a concern, and I needed to seek prayer. The first person I knew would pray with me was Kelly, the pastor of my church. Kelly called me back, and I told her what happened in my situation. You know how the story goes when you talk about real-life issues.
Our conversation continued. I told her about my journey back to Jesus. I explained I didn't know where to go. My life was very troubling. I was running from my problems. I got into my truck. I started driving down the road. A voice told me to turn into the church's parking lot.
Listening to the saving voice in my head, I turned into the church parking lot and parked my truck.
The hard part was walking in. I sat in my truck debating, with the negative voice telling me I didn't belong. Negative thoughts took over my mind. I felt like everyone would laugh at me. I thought they would say I didn’t belong. I worried I wasn’t dressed right for church, so I didn’t want to go inside. I was in a pair of worn-out leggings and a PJ top.
After much debate, I told myself to go to the church. I opened the truck door. I started walking into the church. I was unfamiliar with the church. I didn't know where to sit. So I sat in the back row of pews.
I was nervous about what I would hear. I feared finding out about myself. What was I lacking? Maybe I was protecting the negative. I felt sorry for myself. But then, I listened to the pastor's message. It was a direct message from God.
As the hour of the congregation continued, I started to feel different. I started feeling calmer, relaxed, and in the Lord's caring hands. I really loved that feeling. I knew that day was the day I would commit myself back to serving the Lord.
I made a promise to myself and the Lord. I would not go down life's path without Him.
This was a pivot point in my life that took gradual time and practice over the years. But as the years progressed, I felt more blessed, confident, and less stressed. I no longer had to battle the world on my own. You know the phrase, "Give it to God!" Yep, that is exactly what I started to do.
I filmed my short video for the church on a rainy Tuesday. My homeschooled son was with me that day, and we were both excited and nervous about the filming process.
I walk with the Lord. But that negative voice still pops up. It told me, "Don't go." It's raining. You have an area rug arriving. Amazon will deliver it during your interview. But after an hour or two of debate.
I got into my truck and went to the church to film a short video for the church. All week, I was excited to learn how the video would turn out.
Sunday had arrived and I was behind my computer to attend church online. The excitement and the butterflies were in my stomach. I watched, and at the end of the sermon, Kelly gave her introduction to my story.
The video started to play, and there I was, my face on the big screen. I thought how humbled I was to be able to share my story years ago and journey back to Jesus. My prayer is that others who are struggling and feeling lost can learn from my story and life journey. You are not alone, and you don't have to do life alone.
Jesus is there for you. All you have to do is listen to the voice and decide to follow His voice.
What's more on my journey
In September 2024, I was at a mom's meeting. MOPs had a get-to-know-you questionnaire. One question was, "What is on your bucket list?" I thought about this very hard. I had almost done everything I wanted.
I pondered the question for a while. The saving voice told me to read the Bible. It said to read it in its entirety. So, I wrote that down as my answer.
I joined a Bible 365 group with my church. I was learning God's words, ways, and commands. I wanted to learn more. I set morning time from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. I would read the Bible. It took me four months to complete.
During this time, I had personal time with the Lord. I had coffee in hand. I wore a cozy robe. It gave me time to relax and be with my Lord. This was exactly what I needed in my life.
When I finished the Bible and closed the book.
The question was, "What will you do with God's word?" The answer was simple. It was like my church's motto. Know, Follow, and "Share" Jesus.
I am where I am today with my boutique, Bennett Avenue Boutique. I want to help and fellowship with people so they can get to know God and Jesus.
How about some good news on how you can start your journey with Jesus?
A simple devotional is a great start with Jesus. Maybe a sticker or coffee mug can encourage you. These can get you going in the morning. They can help you throughout your day. Reminders that God and Jesus are with you always. In good times, bad times, and troubling times.
My goal is to offer comfort, home, and joy-filled gift goods. I also offer uplifting tee shirts, fashion, and more. These will help your journey with Jesus. They will help you find peace. I believe you need the right message. The right message helps you succeed. These messages come directly from Jesus.
Our journeys and stories are different, but I think we might all agree on one thing:
We are all on the quest to become closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
My hope and takeaway:
My hope and prayer for you is to start today. Start somewhere. Just start.
It takes saying yes. Take the first steps. The first devotional. Pick up the Bible. Receive the Lord's word into your life.
I wish you all the best in your journey back to or continued journey with Jesus. He is the "Daily Bread" of our lives, and we are incomplete without Him.
Let's close out with the Lord's prayer.
Our Father which art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.
I am pleased to share the full sermon. It is from Pastor Kelly on February 16, 2025. It is titled "Give us This Day." You may watch my story. It starts at the 55:30-minute mark.
Friend, peace be with you always.
Give us This Day: Our Daily Bread
Foundry Church service on 2/16/2025 - Give us Today our Daily Bread.
My Short Video Filming credit: Darwin M.
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