chasing after you : my testimony
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Posted By: Shamika Edwards on June 12, 2010
i've been running ... and a running and a hiding .. you get tired of running .. tired of hiding .. tired of the hurt and pain . i use to cry out "LORD I CANT FIGHT NO MORE" ... truth is i didnt have to fight alone . my testimony . God is REAL.. always has been always will ... when i went to college i went looking for that college experience !!! lol you know the one .. everybody tells you about it ... owwww weee i couldnt wait .. yeah i looked forward to finding a lot of things in college .. oh the discoveries :) .. i didnt expect to find Him there ... i thought i out ran him years ago .. noo he was still chasing after me .. when he found me .. i was in tears .. i was worn, tired hadn't a fight in me .. i was ashame .. scared .. clueless of what to say or do .. God told me .. i dont care what you've did .. i forgive you ... those things you said .. i forgive you .. those places you went i forgive you ... the thoughts the ways i for YOU .. he said Ive been chasing you because I have plans for you ... those things, those pains you've endured .. I trusted you with them because I knew you would carry thoses burdens.. I have an investment in you ... a much higher calling ..just trust and believe in me.. accept me as your God .... praise me!! and i do ... VOV !!!!! really i dont know about you guys but how often do you see a child go off to college and find religion?? this is amazing . a real eye opener ... :) ... just wanted to share that ... ps my birthday was on the 11th hehehe If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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