I've Got A Testimony
The first day of Prayer Month service brought me to the front of the church testifying about the baby. I didn’t plan on saying anything since Kandis didn’t go with me to church tonight, but after Jamie asked, “Does anyone have a testimony?” I just had to say something. I know that I rambled on & on, but I am so thankful for this blessing. (I’m thankful for ALL of my blessings, but this one…)
Anyway, I tried to get to the point quickly, but I found myself talking about my past sins and my new life in Christ. And with the encouragement of other members, I was able to tell my testimony. I had to testify that the Pastor was first to know about the pregnancy and because of our request, she did not tell anyone. We have such a great Pastor.
I’ve heard that you can’t have a testimony without a “test”, and the past 10 years or so of my life has definitely been a “test”; a private one, but a test none the less. The news of the baby has changed my life. For years I’ve felt so incomplete as a husband and a man. I now know that most of my “torture” was in my mind. God knows what I can take and He knows when I’m ready. Being ready spiritually has prepared me to be the father that I need to be. I’m so faithful to Him and I’m so glad God has remained faithful to me.
So tonight I want to say this to the baby…I love you. God has given you to us, so that we may give you to Him. You are special. You make me happy. You are loved! I want to be “that dad” for you. I want to teach you. I want to encourage you. I want you to have more than I have and see more than I have ever seen. I love you because God has blessed me with you.
I called Kandis immediately after I testified. I wanted her to know that I told the church. I felt bad because she was not here for my testimony, but now she can tell her testimony.
Anyway, I tried to get to the point quickly, but I found myself talking about my past sins and my new life in Christ. And with the encouragement of other members, I was able to tell my testimony. I had to testify that the Pastor was first to know about the pregnancy and because of our request, she did not tell anyone. We have such a great Pastor.
I’ve heard that you can’t have a testimony without a “test”, and the past 10 years or so of my life has definitely been a “test”; a private one, but a test none the less. The news of the baby has changed my life. For years I’ve felt so incomplete as a husband and a man. I now know that most of my “torture” was in my mind. God knows what I can take and He knows when I’m ready. Being ready spiritually has prepared me to be the father that I need to be. I’m so faithful to Him and I’m so glad God has remained faithful to me.
So tonight I want to say this to the baby…I love you. God has given you to us, so that we may give you to Him. You are special. You make me happy. You are loved! I want to be “that dad” for you. I want to teach you. I want to encourage you. I want you to have more than I have and see more than I have ever seen. I love you because God has blessed me with you.
I called Kandis immediately after I testified. I wanted her to know that I told the church. I felt bad because she was not here for my testimony, but now she can tell her testimony.
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