Day 8: Jennifer Aber
John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
The impact Jesus has made on my life is not tied to any one experience or specific time but rather a decades-long journey of building a relationship with Him while He has remained faithful, patient and showed me more grace than I ever deserved.
Raised Catholic, I did what I was supposed to do - went to church every week, received all of my sacraments and said my prayers each night. However, I never formed a genuine relationship with Jesus nor did I understand the importance of doing so. I didn’t live my life with Jesus as my center, as my atmosphere. I chased what the world portrayed as love, happiness and fulfillment. Naively I couldn’t figure out why I kept falling short or why I was always plagued with self-esteem issues, fear and anxiety. I blamed it on childhood trauma and that this must be how I was ‘wired’.
It wasn’t until I began to take active steps to not only build a relationship with Jesus, but seek Him for everything, that my life truly started to change. In trusting Him, He showed me His way and guided me in every decision.
I’m still a work in progress, tripping in faith everyday, but I’ve experienced first-hand the immense impact continually talking to God can have. Seeking His wisdom, guidance, strength, forgiveness, healing and love brings inner peace and happiness, no matter the circumstances or seasons of life.
Prayer
Lord, You are so faithful and good. You have patiently waited for me. With You as my center, I feel peace and joy even in the toughest times. Help me to continue to seek You and Your guidance in every circumstance and every aspect of my life. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
The impact Jesus has made on my life is not tied to any one experience or specific time but rather a decades-long journey of building a relationship with Him while He has remained faithful, patient and showed me more grace than I ever deserved.
Raised Catholic, I did what I was supposed to do - went to church every week, received all of my sacraments and said my prayers each night. However, I never formed a genuine relationship with Jesus nor did I understand the importance of doing so. I didn’t live my life with Jesus as my center, as my atmosphere. I chased what the world portrayed as love, happiness and fulfillment. Naively I couldn’t figure out why I kept falling short or why I was always plagued with self-esteem issues, fear and anxiety. I blamed it on childhood trauma and that this must be how I was ‘wired’.
It wasn’t until I began to take active steps to not only build a relationship with Jesus, but seek Him for everything, that my life truly started to change. In trusting Him, He showed me His way and guided me in every decision.
I’m still a work in progress, tripping in faith everyday, but I’ve experienced first-hand the immense impact continually talking to God can have. Seeking His wisdom, guidance, strength, forgiveness, healing and love brings inner peace and happiness, no matter the circumstances or seasons of life.
Prayer
Lord, You are so faithful and good. You have patiently waited for me. With You as my center, I feel peace and joy even in the toughest times. Help me to continue to seek You and Your guidance in every circumstance and every aspect of my life. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
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