After years of negative input, much of it from our own internal voices, it is difficult for some of us to believe that we have any value in God’s sight. In case I might forget I get reminded once a month.
This happened the first time soon after I gave my life to Christ. I was seated in a darkened corner of the sanctuary one Sunday morning. The elements for communion had been passed out and the congregation was praying over them quietly. As I held the bread and grape juice in my hands I prayed a prayer of Thanksgiving that the Lord had rescued us sinners from the world’s view of our existence. A small, firm voice whispered into my spirit, saying, “I would have done it if you had been the only one.” I sat there for a moment not fully comprehending. The voice spoke again. “I would have died if you had been the only one.” At that moment I was overwhelmed by a sense of peace and love, too wonderful to express or understand. Tears of joy ran down my face and for the first time in my life I felt fully loved and accepted, just as I was.
My worth is no longer in question. Each time I hold the communion elements in my hands my heart is blessed. I am reminded, “He did not just die, he did it for me!”
©Tina Green, 2007
1 comment:
Amen.. We all need that reminder which is why I love our church and our communion times.. Thanks for sharing!
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