My Story
Oliva
Hi, I am Olivia. When I was seven years old my family and I attended a play at Morrison Heights Baptist Church. The play was called "Heavens Gates Hells Flames". My family taking me to see that play changed my life forever. That night I decided to ask God into my heart. A few weeks later I was baptized by Dr. John Compton. Then I began to get older, and with age comes a lot more responsibilities, stress, peer pressure, and a lot more , and I felt myself to begin fading away from God and I began having doubts whether or not I had actually accepted God into my heart. I attended several youth group activities, but the one that really touched my the most was D-Now 2009. The theme that year was Branded. Something that Bert Bean, the speaker for that year, said really spoke to me he said " The Choice is Crystal Clear". Yes, that story started out being about a Pepsi slogan, but it turned out to be so much deeper than that. He wasn't actually talking about Pepsi he was saying that the choice is clear, let God live in your heart. That Saturday night I recommitted my life to God. Since then I have used the talent that God has given to share with others.
Stephen
My spiritual journey began at the age of five, when I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior and was baptized. The age of my conversion is younger than that of almost everyone I know, and the event itself has almost completely passed from my memory, so that all my living memories fall within the time period since my baptism. This continued assumption of my own salvation, combined with a Christian upbringing that emphasized hard work and discipline, resulted in a worldview that drastically differed from that of most of my elementary school classmates. The main result was that I developed a sort of spiritual arrogance in which I took my salvation for granted and saw my peers as inferiors for not holding similar standards despite more difficult backgrounds. This arrogance persisted through junior high, during which time I was a social loner, largely due to my having alienated those peers who might have been my friends. Although I achieved academically, I failed in the most important area: extending to my peers the same love that had been extended to me in my salvation.
As I entered ninth grade, the promise of a semester in London presented an opportunity for changes I could not have anticipated. For an entire semester, I would be learning from world-renown professors using direct source material with a group of college students from a Christian university, students whom I looked up to socially and who I anticipated would be as excited about learning as I was, if not more, and from whom I could receive guidance and mentorship. My hopes were slowly undermined as I realized through our tours and lectures that these college students cared nothing about learning and had come to London merely for the beer and city nightlife that it readily provided. Gradually, the superiority that I had felt towards my peers arose, and I considered myself superior even to college students in my attentiveness to learning and Christian lifestyle. I had become hardened in a shell of self-righteousness, so that in order to reform me God first had to break me, and break me He did. Through my unguarded actions towards another member of the program, I was forced to withdraw from the program and from London itself, cutting my stay in Europe short. It was then that I fully realized that the sinful nature that I had seen in others was fully manifested in me as well, and I realized I could not boast in anything I had achieved but only in the grace that was extended to me, a sinner.
I could not re-enroll at my junior high because of school regulations, and so I was homeschooled for the remainder of the semester, with my only social contact being through the church. This gave me ample time to consider my former course and to plot a new lifestyle that would better glorify the God whose grace I was only beginning to understand at last. In the fall, I entered high school and began afresh, learning to treat every classmate, no matter his or her background, as a sinner beloved of God, just as I am.
Since that time, God has shown me his grace constantly as He directs me towards His plans for my life. He has shown me my strengths and my weaknesses, tested me through trials of temptation, instilled in me the love for His natural world that will direct my career, taught me to defend against the attacks of the world, and provided me with just what I need in order to continue walking in His paths in college. I yearn to know more of His ways, and I pray that the Holy Spirit will create such a desire in the hearts of all who read this.
As I entered ninth grade, the promise of a semester in London presented an opportunity for changes I could not have anticipated. For an entire semester, I would be learning from world-renown professors using direct source material with a group of college students from a Christian university, students whom I looked up to socially and who I anticipated would be as excited about learning as I was, if not more, and from whom I could receive guidance and mentorship. My hopes were slowly undermined as I realized through our tours and lectures that these college students cared nothing about learning and had come to London merely for the beer and city nightlife that it readily provided. Gradually, the superiority that I had felt towards my peers arose, and I considered myself superior even to college students in my attentiveness to learning and Christian lifestyle. I had become hardened in a shell of self-righteousness, so that in order to reform me God first had to break me, and break me He did. Through my unguarded actions towards another member of the program, I was forced to withdraw from the program and from London itself, cutting my stay in Europe short. It was then that I fully realized that the sinful nature that I had seen in others was fully manifested in me as well, and I realized I could not boast in anything I had achieved but only in the grace that was extended to me, a sinner.
I could not re-enroll at my junior high because of school regulations, and so I was homeschooled for the remainder of the semester, with my only social contact being through the church. This gave me ample time to consider my former course and to plot a new lifestyle that would better glorify the God whose grace I was only beginning to understand at last. In the fall, I entered high school and began afresh, learning to treat every classmate, no matter his or her background, as a sinner beloved of God, just as I am.
Since that time, God has shown me his grace constantly as He directs me towards His plans for my life. He has shown me my strengths and my weaknesses, tested me through trials of temptation, instilled in me the love for His natural world that will direct my career, taught me to defend against the attacks of the world, and provided me with just what I need in order to continue walking in His paths in college. I yearn to know more of His ways, and I pray that the Holy Spirit will create such a desire in the hearts of all who read this.
Nikki
I was raised in a Christian home— my mom has worked at the church since I was in 1st grade, so we literally were there every time the doors opened. At the age of 8 or 9 during the worship rally at VBS, Dr. Harden spoke to the 2nd – 3rd graders about becoming a Christian. That day I talked to Mrs. Carol Garrett and Ester Neal about becoming a Christian and before we left to go home I spoke the sinners’ prayer. That Sunday I went to the front of the church and said I wanted to be baptized. On July 11 of that year, I was baptized by my Uncle Paul. I didn’t really understand what it meant to be a Christian until I joined the youth group and went to the worships and camps. Now I feel like I am trying to live for God and help my friends that don’t know Him.
Hunter
You never realize that your life is wrong until you get right with God. At least, that was the case with my life. I always knew the stories and traditions in church because I grew up in the church, but I didn’t know what it really meant to know God. I can remember going to sleep in the pews while the preacher was talking and never paying attention to what they were saying, haha. Luckily I went to VBS and met Ms. Smith who helped me to learn more about Christ and that plus talks with my parents helped me to become a Christian. But the road wasn’t an easy one. There were times when I had doubts about myself and even my religion but God has proved to me time and time again that He is the greatest and He will help me get through any problems. This is even more apparent now that I am in high school. The pressures to do things against Gods will are extensive. Thank God for life, friends, and Jesus.
Leah
The fundamentals of my testimony are basically exactly what you would expect from a minister’s kid living in the heart of the Bible belt. When I was six years old I gave my life to Christ and my dad baptized me a few weeks later. So I don’t really have very much of a “life before Christ.” I didn’t have any huge moment of repentance or institute any major changes in my life. But what I’m slowly starting to really come to terms with is the fact that repentance has to be part of my daily life. I have to wake up each day and consciously decide to reject sin and follow Christ. And I can’t do it by myself. Luckily for me, I don’t have to. In the next few years, I’ll be making some of the most impacting decisions of my life. And it’s so comforting to know that I’ve got the most supportive family anyone could ask for and the most incredible friends, too. It’s so crazy how God matches us up perfectly with the people we need in our lives. Most importantly, though, I’ve got a loving, all-knowing, ultimate protector to guide me through. I know that under no circumstance will I ever have to face anything alone. For this reason and many more, I’ve got absolutely no excuse not to daily live out this verse: “Be joyful always.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16)
Lindsey
Feelings of mental torture, stress, and the temptation to do evil, with nowhere to turn to, this was my life before I accepted Christ as my lord and savior. I was thirteen years old when I truly experienced Jesus knocking at my hearts door. I was young and innocent and all I knew was what my Sunday school teachers taught me. I listened in bible study and talk to my parents and youth minister coming to my decision to invite Christ in my life. Not long after that I felt peaceful and relaxed and no longer felt Satan tempting me. My life completely changed in the best way possible and now God is leading me to bring unbelievers to Christ through the several different musical talents he has given me.
Sara
I was saved when I was 5 or 6, in kindergarten, and when it suddenly clicked in my brain that I trusted God. I believed in Jesus and his resurrection and I wanted to be safe and saved. A small leap of faith was all it took and that relationship God started has been growing ever since. Of course there have been struggles and periods of time when I have drifted away, but because He loves me, God has pulled me back to him each and every time. In many ways I am blessed with great circumstances and a wonderful life. But nothing is perfect. I also have trials in my life, sometimes very mature situations for someone my age. Because I have a relationship with Jesus Christ, I have an outlet, a safe place, and hope that the pain will eventually heal. Lately my talks with God have been working on my struggle with true happiness. He is teaching me that it is a choice everyday. When I wake up I can either wait to find something earthly to make me happy, or I can be happy in Him. Be joyful just to be alive. Isn't that the person we all admire anyways?
Andrew
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. A few years later, and in a much less dramatic manner, I came along. Out in Henderson, Nevada on August 30, 1992, I was born. I didn’t stay there for long though. We moved to Durham, North Carolina before I could even gain a memory of my birthplace. In Durham, I met he who would become one of my best friends and most important people in growing in my faith and relationship with God : my brother, Timmy. After that, we moved to my old house in McKinleyville, California and I called it home up until 3rd grade. Here I gained another important influence in my life: Sarah (my sister). Also, it was here that I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. It didn’t really seem life changing. I didn’t really know what to expect as I sat on the dinosaur sheets on my bed and prayed with my dad.
It was at this time that I was introduced to what would become one of my greatest inspirations and factors in my relationship with God. I don’t remember who introduced me to my two favorite bands, Newsboys and DcTalk, but I am forever grateful. We didn’t regularly attend a church here in California that I can remember, but I listened to my two favorite albums Shine [Newsboys] and Supernatural [DcTalk] all the time.
After living in California, we moved back to Durham. Here I became a member of McMannen United Methodist Church, my first real church membership. Here I was baptized for the first time, although not by submersion. This is where my faith journey really began. I went to Confirmation Class where a lot of my questions were answered and my faith, I felt, strengthened.
After the 9th grade, I moved to my current home in Clinton, Mississippi. I thought it was going to be an easy move, and maybe a chance to reinvent myself. However, when I arrived, I realized how much I missed my friends back in North Carolina. I had built such close friendships with them that I felt I would never be able to regain that kind of thing again. However, the persistence of a few drew me in to my current church, First Baptist Church of Clinton. Here I slowly built new foundations for friendships. I am so grateful for what I have been given, especially friends and family. It was here that I was first baptized by submersion. I joined the youth group and found something I really wasn’t used to. They welcomed me. Every single one. This group not only welcomed me, but they challenged me and helped me grow in my faith.
As every year passes in my life, I almost feel like God has taught me so much that I can hardly remember what I used to be like or how I could have lived without knowing what I now know. By this I mostly mean that God is teaching me to be peaceful.
The future is something that only He knows. All we can do is stand by His side as we walk down life’s path. This realization has brought to me “peace that is past understanding, a peace beyond all doubt” as a song by the Newsboys would say. I don’t have to worry about the future anymore. As long as I am putting my utmost effort, whevever I am, towards the LORD GOD in heaven, he will give me joy in that I am fulfilling His purpose for me.
This past year, one thing that God has really spoken to me through is music. I feel like I’ve broadened my horizons so much this past year in that regard. Music is something in my life that God has used to bring me peace when I am anxious, joy when I am sad, and expression when I am wound up. It’s incredible the truths that can be found in lyric. Even in some modern lyrics, which so many consider to be hollow. However the most incredible thing that God is revealing to me through this music is how he has built in a place for him into the heart of every human being. So many musicians sing about something that’s missing, that they sense a presence or spirit all around them, and other obvious signs of our omnipresent God. They feel the presence of God, they desire God, even though they do not know it.
As I approach the end of my High School Career and am tossed out into collegiate life and closer to the adult world, I know that God will not abandon me. He will help me to discover who I am, not by “soul-searching” or even listening to the music I love, but by a life devoted solely to His cause. He has taught me that no matter where we are, or what position we are in, we can as Matthew 5:16 says “let your light shine among men that they may see your good deeds and worship the Father in Heaven.” All of us are not called by God to be missionaries in foreign lands or preachers in His holy house. His master plan fits us in perfectly where we can excel and demonstrate blatantly to all the difference caused and created by a life lived for Christ Jesus. I hope for God to blind others through his light in me, to use me to bring Him glory. Yahweh. There is power in this name. Amen.
It was at this time that I was introduced to what would become one of my greatest inspirations and factors in my relationship with God. I don’t remember who introduced me to my two favorite bands, Newsboys and DcTalk, but I am forever grateful. We didn’t regularly attend a church here in California that I can remember, but I listened to my two favorite albums Shine [Newsboys] and Supernatural [DcTalk] all the time.
After living in California, we moved back to Durham. Here I became a member of McMannen United Methodist Church, my first real church membership. Here I was baptized for the first time, although not by submersion. This is where my faith journey really began. I went to Confirmation Class where a lot of my questions were answered and my faith, I felt, strengthened.
After the 9th grade, I moved to my current home in Clinton, Mississippi. I thought it was going to be an easy move, and maybe a chance to reinvent myself. However, when I arrived, I realized how much I missed my friends back in North Carolina. I had built such close friendships with them that I felt I would never be able to regain that kind of thing again. However, the persistence of a few drew me in to my current church, First Baptist Church of Clinton. Here I slowly built new foundations for friendships. I am so grateful for what I have been given, especially friends and family. It was here that I was first baptized by submersion. I joined the youth group and found something I really wasn’t used to. They welcomed me. Every single one. This group not only welcomed me, but they challenged me and helped me grow in my faith.
As every year passes in my life, I almost feel like God has taught me so much that I can hardly remember what I used to be like or how I could have lived without knowing what I now know. By this I mostly mean that God is teaching me to be peaceful.
The future is something that only He knows. All we can do is stand by His side as we walk down life’s path. This realization has brought to me “peace that is past understanding, a peace beyond all doubt” as a song by the Newsboys would say. I don’t have to worry about the future anymore. As long as I am putting my utmost effort, whevever I am, towards the LORD GOD in heaven, he will give me joy in that I am fulfilling His purpose for me.
This past year, one thing that God has really spoken to me through is music. I feel like I’ve broadened my horizons so much this past year in that regard. Music is something in my life that God has used to bring me peace when I am anxious, joy when I am sad, and expression when I am wound up. It’s incredible the truths that can be found in lyric. Even in some modern lyrics, which so many consider to be hollow. However the most incredible thing that God is revealing to me through this music is how he has built in a place for him into the heart of every human being. So many musicians sing about something that’s missing, that they sense a presence or spirit all around them, and other obvious signs of our omnipresent God. They feel the presence of God, they desire God, even though they do not know it.
As I approach the end of my High School Career and am tossed out into collegiate life and closer to the adult world, I know that God will not abandon me. He will help me to discover who I am, not by “soul-searching” or even listening to the music I love, but by a life devoted solely to His cause. He has taught me that no matter where we are, or what position we are in, we can as Matthew 5:16 says “let your light shine among men that they may see your good deeds and worship the Father in Heaven.” All of us are not called by God to be missionaries in foreign lands or preachers in His holy house. His master plan fits us in perfectly where we can excel and demonstrate blatantly to all the difference caused and created by a life lived for Christ Jesus. I hope for God to blind others through his light in me, to use me to bring Him glory. Yahweh. There is power in this name. Amen.
Brad
I guess you could say that I "grew up in the church" because essentially, I did. My parents both grew up in big Christian homes. For this reason, going to church at a young age was almost required on Sunday's. This was not a bad thing, however. Because of my regular attendance at Sunday school, I learned a lot about the Bible. I also learned that "Jesus" was always the right answer to any question presented on Sunday mornings! But, that's all there was between God and I, just the knowledge of facts. At about age six, I started becoming more interested in the sermons that Dr. Boyd delivered to the congregation, so instead of drawing on the back of Prayer Request cards, I began to open my Bible and listen. After several Sunday's of this "new found focus," I began talking to my parents about who Jesus really was. I remember one Friday night in particular. My dad and I were left home alone while my sister and mom went shopping. After we ate supper, I asked my dad about salvation. He quickly knew where the conversation was heading, so he turned off the TV and sat on the floor with me. We talked about what it meant and how God offers eternal life to each of us through His son, Jesus Christ! The following Sunday, my parents and I gave Dr. Boyd a visit to talk about the decision that I wanted to make. After we discussed this for a while, I told him that I was ready! I asked Jesus into my life! On September 10, 2000, I was baptized!
It was at Disciple Now 2007 that I really felt God speaking to me! He spoke to me tremendously through a great speaker named Jeremy Kingsley. For the first time in my life, I began reading my Bible on a consistent basis. Before this, my Bible reading habits were a bit sporadic. I had always viewed the Bible as a history book, which essentially it is. But through Jeremy, God showed me that this book, although thousands of years old, is still living! As I began digging into God's Word, I began to develop a hunger for the cool stuff that is written. It became almost like an addiction! At DNow ’09, I began taking a leadership role among my close friends, “the baseball guys,” as we are known around FBC Clinton. During this weekend, I was moved by the powerful testimony of the weekend pastor, Bert Bean. Until this point I had always considered my testimony to be rather “boring” among the millions of others who share similar testimonies of being “a church kid.” However, after hearing Bert pour out his heart about his life before Christ, I quickly began to embrace my testimony as being “cool” or “unique.” He said that it is only through Christ that a man can flee from all addictions to one ultimate addiction in Christ Jesus. As mentioned earlier, a new leadership role quickly grew in me. Our small group leader explained to me that I could be an outgoing ambassador for Christ among my fellow teammates. What? Me? Not the reserved, laid back church boy. However, I began to ask God for guidance in this situation. Instead of being just a good church-going kid, God taught me how to be outgoing in my faith. For the first time in my life, I had the courage to start witnessing to others! During this time, I embraced this verse: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” –1 Timothy 4:12.
On March 31, 2009, my dad underwent a major sinus surgery. For the first time in my life I was scared! So, I remained distant from everyone. I had many sleepless nights in the days leading up to the surgery, not knowing what the outcome would be. Finally, I just turned all of my fears over to God because I knew that worrying about my dad wouldn’t help a thing. On the day of the surgery, I was overwhelmed by a wave of peace! I guess it was kind of like that billboard sign, “No God, No peace! Know God, Know Peace!” I could not have imagined being an unbeliever during this time. How could you get up? Where would you find that peace? How great our God is! It’s been over a year, and Dad is doing great! He can breathe again!!
Recently, I surrendered my life to being a full-time Christian minister. I struggled with making this decision for about two years because I felt God calling me into His work, but I was too scared to accept. So scared, I convinced myself that I would make a great dentist one day. Finally, I grew tired of fighting with God, and accepted His will for my life! It is much better to live in God’s will than in your own! Today, God is in total control of my life, and I have never felt more at peace with God! I have tried to prepare myself for ministry one day by becoming more involved at the church. In the past months, I have been an usher and a parking lot greeter! God also gave me the courage to speak in front of the youth group at a breakfast club devotion and at an FCA meeting at school. I have also organized a few lessons for our Sunday night baseball team Bible study.
God has also blessed me with a newfound love for reading! Just this year, I fully committed myself to reading the entire Bible in a year. (Still on track!) Not only His Word, but other books as well have spurred my interest. Some of my favorite authors include Max Lucado, Francis Chan, and Donald Miller.
John 10:10
Exodus 14:14
Galatians 2:20
Ephesians 5:1-2
Phil. 4:19
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:13
God Bless!
-Brad
It was at Disciple Now 2007 that I really felt God speaking to me! He spoke to me tremendously through a great speaker named Jeremy Kingsley. For the first time in my life, I began reading my Bible on a consistent basis. Before this, my Bible reading habits were a bit sporadic. I had always viewed the Bible as a history book, which essentially it is. But through Jeremy, God showed me that this book, although thousands of years old, is still living! As I began digging into God's Word, I began to develop a hunger for the cool stuff that is written. It became almost like an addiction! At DNow ’09, I began taking a leadership role among my close friends, “the baseball guys,” as we are known around FBC Clinton. During this weekend, I was moved by the powerful testimony of the weekend pastor, Bert Bean. Until this point I had always considered my testimony to be rather “boring” among the millions of others who share similar testimonies of being “a church kid.” However, after hearing Bert pour out his heart about his life before Christ, I quickly began to embrace my testimony as being “cool” or “unique.” He said that it is only through Christ that a man can flee from all addictions to one ultimate addiction in Christ Jesus. As mentioned earlier, a new leadership role quickly grew in me. Our small group leader explained to me that I could be an outgoing ambassador for Christ among my fellow teammates. What? Me? Not the reserved, laid back church boy. However, I began to ask God for guidance in this situation. Instead of being just a good church-going kid, God taught me how to be outgoing in my faith. For the first time in my life, I had the courage to start witnessing to others! During this time, I embraced this verse: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” –1 Timothy 4:12.
On March 31, 2009, my dad underwent a major sinus surgery. For the first time in my life I was scared! So, I remained distant from everyone. I had many sleepless nights in the days leading up to the surgery, not knowing what the outcome would be. Finally, I just turned all of my fears over to God because I knew that worrying about my dad wouldn’t help a thing. On the day of the surgery, I was overwhelmed by a wave of peace! I guess it was kind of like that billboard sign, “No God, No peace! Know God, Know Peace!” I could not have imagined being an unbeliever during this time. How could you get up? Where would you find that peace? How great our God is! It’s been over a year, and Dad is doing great! He can breathe again!!
Recently, I surrendered my life to being a full-time Christian minister. I struggled with making this decision for about two years because I felt God calling me into His work, but I was too scared to accept. So scared, I convinced myself that I would make a great dentist one day. Finally, I grew tired of fighting with God, and accepted His will for my life! It is much better to live in God’s will than in your own! Today, God is in total control of my life, and I have never felt more at peace with God! I have tried to prepare myself for ministry one day by becoming more involved at the church. In the past months, I have been an usher and a parking lot greeter! God also gave me the courage to speak in front of the youth group at a breakfast club devotion and at an FCA meeting at school. I have also organized a few lessons for our Sunday night baseball team Bible study.
God has also blessed me with a newfound love for reading! Just this year, I fully committed myself to reading the entire Bible in a year. (Still on track!) Not only His Word, but other books as well have spurred my interest. Some of my favorite authors include Max Lucado, Francis Chan, and Donald Miller.
John 10:10
Exodus 14:14
Galatians 2:20
Ephesians 5:1-2
Phil. 4:19
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:13
God Bless!
-Brad
Anna
A little over a month after I was born I moved from Lubbock, Texas, to Clinton, Mississippi, where my family had lived for years. I have been raised in a Christian home and was blessed with a great family. Before I became a Christian, I felt as though I was just going through the motions of church and not really getting anything out of it. At the age of seven, I became a Christian. I ran with glee during the offertory to get to show the church my decision. Two years prior to this life altering choice, my grandfather died. This had an enormous influence on my life, but surprisingly in the end it was a positive experience. Psalm 56:3 states, “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” This verse started out being my favorite merely because of its length, and later became my most useful possession. My grandfather’s death gave me a push toward Christ. This showed me I need to try and take negative times and channel them into a positive experience. Another pair of negative times occurred two years ago with the deaths of my other grandfather and my cousin. These pushes have led me to rethink my Christian daily life and revamp my attitude and routine. All experiences have led to this belief “Life changes, circumstances change, we change, but God is always here.” The pushes in my life from events, friends, family, and teachers had kept me accountable and have showed me that God is always with me.
Lately, I have been reprioritizing certain things about my life. I changed the way I spend my time and actually scheduled my morning and nighttime devotionals. Through prayer and parental advice, I made a decision to cut some extracurricular activities and redirect that energy into a less stressful and more fulfilling activity. It has really been hard because at times I have felt slightly alienated because of my decision but I have found a lot of comfort from reflection of Job. His life, utter submission, and trust in God just astounds me. Job 42:2 talks of Job speaking to God, “I'm convinced: You can do anything and everything.” (The Message version) It’s a simple truth that has really been a great reassurance. God really can do all things; once I just trust Him, there is no need to worry.
Lately, I have been reprioritizing certain things about my life. I changed the way I spend my time and actually scheduled my morning and nighttime devotionals. Through prayer and parental advice, I made a decision to cut some extracurricular activities and redirect that energy into a less stressful and more fulfilling activity. It has really been hard because at times I have felt slightly alienated because of my decision but I have found a lot of comfort from reflection of Job. His life, utter submission, and trust in God just astounds me. Job 42:2 talks of Job speaking to God, “I'm convinced: You can do anything and everything.” (The Message version) It’s a simple truth that has really been a great reassurance. God really can do all things; once I just trust Him, there is no need to worry.
