Whose I Am

Like many of you, I am known for many titles.  I am pleased to be a mother, a mother-in-law, a sister, a sister-in-law, a grandma, an aunt, a cousin, a friend, a neighbor, a beauty consultant, a team leader, a retired teacher, a homeowner, a gardener, a writer, an author, a doggie-mom, and a church member.   I am also a widow.  These titles characterize who I am, and they define me.  Most of all, however, I am a Christian and this is the title of which I am most proud.  I have chosen to accept Jesus Christ as my Lord, and Savior and to live for Him each day.  I represent Him in all these other areas of my life.  I am certainly not perfect.  I have insecurities and flaws.  I make mistakes.  I have fears of the unknown days ahead in my life, but praise God, these do not hinder my relationship with Him.  Jesus came to earth to make a way for each one who desires and accepts Him to be in a right and obedient relationship with Him.  “For here is the way God loved the world – He gave His only, unique Son as a gift.  So now everyone who believes in Him will never perish but experience everlasting life”.  John 3:16. (Passion translation) Jesus is a forgiving God and He is willing to treat me as righteous, and even holy, if I seek Him with my whole heart.  He takes my sins and forgets them, removing them as far as the east is from the west. (Psalm 103:12) I can live in confidence that one day, when Christ returns for His church, I will be included with those that He takes heavenward.  What a day that will be!!  Who I am is important, but WHOSE I am brings me joy!  Dear reader, how about you?