I am reading a book called Respectable Sins and last night read a chapter that dealt with a couple of the sins that we so easily excuse, specifically anxiety and worry. I would like to say I have these sins conquered and there is never a trace of either, but it's just not true! Today God was gracious to remind me to keep my focus on Him and off of my circumstances. Here is my testimony of His grace in my life...
My mind being distracted by the cares of the day, as I was driving to Bible club and pulled into the parking lot, the Lord convicted my heart to pray for my 5th grader Z (name changed :). He's been skipping out half way through the Bible Lessons and has really seemed to be under conviction. Well I asked the Lord today to just do something specific in Z's life. God answered. After the lesson He responded to God's working in His heart and received Christ as His Savior. An amazing work of God's Spirit! I almost had to do a double ask "Lord, did you really do that for me." I know He didn't do it for me...He saved Z for His glory and the sake of His name. My own doubts and faithlesness are so quickly revealed, but our God is at work in the hearts of people to draw them to Himself. God used this moment to remind me "look Carrie. This is what it's all about. Put aside your selfish ambitions, your own desires, your anxious heart and trust me. Look to me. Gaze on me. I AM WORKING."
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