Worth It All

I was listening to the words of this song, "Worth it all" by Meredith Andrews, and I was reminded of when I was about 16 or 17 yrs old, and sang the song, "I'd rather have Jesus" at a nearby church.

It was in that service, that God placed a strong desire in my heart to be in ministry.  A desire to share the truth of the gospel. But to be honest, I had NO IDEA what brokenness that path would bring. Emotional, physical and spiritual.

It's been a journey like non other. One with GREAT joys, but also GREAT sorrows. I can't tell you how many times the words of that song "I'd rather have Jesus" has been illuminated in my heart, and each time I would thank God for the encouragement to trust Him and for the strength to keep going.

Words such as...

I’d rather have Jesus than men’s applause;

I’d rather be faithful to His dear cause

and

He’s sweeter than honey from out the comb;

He’s all that my hungering spirit needs;

I’d rather have Jesus and let Him lead

I have said many times, and will say again, it doesn't get easier you get stronger.  But it's only when I when am willing to let go of all the things that hold me back, (fear, self-doubt, pride, hurt, the opinions or approval of others etc..) and trust, that He would, not only give me EXACTLY what I needed, but more than I could have ever hoped or imagined. 

There is no greater joy or reward than walking with God, and seeing His power manifested in your own life and in  the lives of others. Bringing healing and restoration to seemingly impossible situations.

God, everything I have lost I have found in You, and because of that, I can truly say, You are worth it all.

"For God is working in me, giving me the desire and the power to do what pleases him." Philippians 2:13 Love and Prayers   Vahen