I was sitting here thinking about stuff. I just read about the death of Amy Winehouse and it really struck me that I am so so blessed that I was raised to know that I have a Savior. I wonder if anybody ever told her that there is another way...
Then, the song Happy Day by Jesus Culture and Kim Walker came on and it really hit me that I could have had a very similar ending as Amy Winehouse, only there wouldn't have been any headlines or news stories, because I would have just been another horrible victim of a lifestyle of drugs, alcohol, etc. I was doing the same kind of stupid searching in all the wrong places that killed her at the same age. I was completely lost and seeking something to make me feel better - truly through and through feel better - from the age of 23, and for several years.
The only thing that I know for sure is that my knowledge of God and my however neglectful relationship with Him is ALL that got me through it. I know He is the ONLY way to be free from everything this world throws at us to tempt us into failure. It's still hard - you have to have a fellowship and community of people who understand God and salvation, and this world, to help you get through this temporary life on Earth.
That may sound like mumbo-jumbo and very Jesus-Freakish, but I KNOW it's the truth! The TRUTH is all that can set you free!!! I'm not ashamed to admit that I am a complete Jesus Freak. My Jesus Freak flag is flying! Otherwise, I'm pretty certain that I could have died from any one of my sinful vices years ago. That's the truth.
Thinking that you can do anything "just a little", "only sometimes when nobody is looking", or "nobody really cares" can and will lead to a deeper depth than you may have ever intended to go. But you will go down if that is how you are living. You can't be repentant and sinful at the same time.
So, I hope that I can be the example, the witness you need. I hope I can reach the ones who need to be reached before it's too late. If you need me, I'm here for you. Just ask.
Happy Day Lyrics:
The greatest day in history, death is beaten
You have rescued me
Sing it out, Jesus is alive
The empty cross, the empty grave
Life eternal, You have won the day
Shout it all, Jesus is alive
He´s alive
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed
When I stand, in that place
Free at last, meeting face to face
I am Yours, Jesus You are mine
Endless joy, perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He's alive
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name
1 comment:
You are absolutely right, one must never go near that stuff. Sadly a lot of young people and not so young, think they know better than God.
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