Experiencing Joy because of Right Believing

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t believe in Jesus. But it was through listening to Pastor Prince’s sermons that I understood grace—the unearned, unmerited, undeserved favor of God. My wrong believing had kept me from the knowledge that I was saved and completely righteous in Christ the whole time.

During that 40-year rollercoaster ride, I experienced oppression, depression, and worthlessness. I was in and out of churches and would stop attending church because I felt like a hypocrite, pretending to be “holy” and keeping all my imperfections a secret. I’d sometimes even look for flaws in other Christians so I could relieve myself of focusing on my own imperfections.

I finally realized that was the exact intent of the enemy. He did everything to distract me from seeing Jesus, knowing my Father’s heart, and loving other believers. But no more—grace found me!

I have been since been delivered from so many bondages. Over the last 5 years, addictions have been dropping out of my life, and Jesus is still changing me. I have never felt this kind of joy from experiencing Christ’s complete work.

Although 40 years is a long time on this side of heaven, it wasn’t that long for my Daddy God, who exists outside of time. The rest of my life here on earth is and will be so much more enjoyable.

Thank You, my beautiful bridegroom, Jesus. And thank you, Pastor Prince!