It's hard to believe Steven has been gone just over 8 months now. For much of his family, it seems like he just stopped by to visit yesterday, but for me it seems like he's been away for many years. Maybe because I'm so much closer to his absence than they are. I spent every day with him and they saw him 3 times a week. Never-the-less, Andrew and I are well! We've been to revival several times this week with the gentleman I've been seeing. And as revivals go, I am on fire for the Lord! Tonight, God laid it on my heart to stand up and tell my story, so I did as he told me to! I realized however, that everyone needs to hear my testimony! Maybe this is God's purpose for my life?
My name is Caitlin and 8 months ago I lost my husband in a tragic accident. I was 9 months pregnant and I could have given up on God. I could have washed my hands of religion and given up, but I DIDN'T. Instead, I got down on my knees and I prayed. I prayed hard! I asked God for help. I begged him to give me what I needed to keep moving. I told him that I wanted to trust in him, but I didn't know how. If you don't know the power of prayer, let me be the first to tell you it works. He answered my prayers that evening and he continues to answer every day. I had lost my will to live. But now, with God's amazing grace, I wake up every morning and I am so thankful to be alive. I praise God for another day on Earth to protect my baby boy. Every morning I am reminded that this is God's plan for my life and that it is my job, as his messenger, to stand up and tell the world what my God has done for me. He took my husband, but he also gave me a beautiful baby boy.... and bigger than that, he sent Jesus Christ to die (a brutal death) for me! I'm nobody, just a sinner. But my God loves me so much that he sent his only Son to die for me, so that I will one day get to see my husband again... so that one day, my innocent baby boy will get to meet his wonderful father and live in eternal peace with him! It doesn't get any better than that! My God is awesome!
If you haven't met my God, I challenge you to talk to him. He knows your heart and he'll give you what you need, but first you'll have to ask.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." -John 3:16
I wish I could find the faith you have. believe me, I need a few prayers answered. I haven't experienced anything like you have but Ive been struggling with this for a while. GOD bless you Caitlin and Andrew. you are an amazing lady, and ive never even spoke to you.. your faith is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCaitlin, you are truly a remarkable lady that God has given a voice too. You have taken your pain & struggle & made it an awesome testimony showing just how remarkable our God surely is. I am just a sinner, but by the Grace of God & his mercy he gives me everyday to get forgiveness. I heard a song today that said "Don't walk by sight, but by Faith" No truer words have been spoken. To many people want to SEE God & his blessings. If they just had the faith of a grain of mustard seed, they would see just how remarkable his loving grace can be. God Bless you & your son.
ReplyDeleteCaitlin, I love to read your post and look at pictures. I know God is in control of our lives, and I have been trusting fully trusting him with my life. I pray that people will wake up and see that he is the beginning and the end. His mercy is renewed daily. Keep your head up and keep living for God he will bless you for it
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