I'm sure you've noticed that my faith views have changed through the years, especially in recent months. God has been calling to me to find Him for many many years. For the past year, through consistent reading of the Bible, specifically Christ's own words, I have found Him and find it such a joy to know Him and know that He is real, personal, and never changing. Since almost losing my life in the fall of 2018, even through the sadness and trauma of our loss with the ectopic pregnancy, I have been overcome with a steadfast desire to ask Christ into my life and bring my heart peace.
God loves me and you where we are right now!! He is meeting us in our sadness, our shortcomings and fears. He's lifting us up so we can stand in His love, worshiping Him and giving all glory to Him!! He expects us to walk with Grace, sharing it and applying it to our lives, over and over again!! We have been born into a sinful world, as sinners. I rejoice in the truth, though it condemns me that even though I am a sinner, God saved me through His Son's sacrifice on the cross. (1 Corinthians 13) Any good works I do or have done, have NOT been because of me. It is because of Christ. It is not about what I can do, it's about what He has done. It's not about what I am, it's about who He is!
Please read John chapter 10. Christ is my shepherd and no one can pluck me from His hand. I know His voice and anxiously await His return!
There is a beautifully written song called In Christ Alone, with so much beauty in the lyrics.
“In Christ alone my hope is found;
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My comforter, my all in all—
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then bursting forth in glorious day,
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory,
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine—
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death—
This is the pow’r of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home—
Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand.”
There is a beautifully written song called In Christ Alone, with so much beauty in the lyrics.
“In Christ alone my hope is found;
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My comforter, my all in all—
Here in the love of Christ I stand.
There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then bursting forth in glorious day,
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory,
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine—
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death—
This is the pow’r of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home—
Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand.”
I acknowledge you might have concerns. I understand this is probably emotional and confusing for you. I truly hope that as you've gotten to know us, you know we are not looking to hurt you. But I know what I am doing is right in His word, which I know to be truth.
We would like to give you some time to process this. Please take a few days before responding. Feel free to ask questions, or not. We don't expect you to jump on board with everything. We love you all so much and would love to share with you when and if you ever have questions. Our children have loved being involved in our Bible Studies. We welcome you to study and learn the Bible with us. The Bible is simple enough that even a child will understand but complex enough the most high scholars take their time to comprehend it. We will always invite you to join in our joys. We will also respect your views and ask for the same respect in return.
Matt has expressed concern, along with me, that this letter will alienate our family from many of you. We want to continue our relationships with you and hope that it will not tarnish your connection with us. Our personalities haven't changed. We are still our goofy, life loving, adventurous selves. We have a stronger desire than ever to worship God for creating us to be who we are.
It's my heart's prayer that God will keep you and bless you. I am open to you, supportive of you and promise to love you forever.
We would like to give you some time to process this. Please take a few days before responding. Feel free to ask questions, or not. We don't expect you to jump on board with everything. We love you all so much and would love to share with you when and if you ever have questions. Our children have loved being involved in our Bible Studies. We welcome you to study and learn the Bible with us. The Bible is simple enough that even a child will understand but complex enough the most high scholars take their time to comprehend it. We will always invite you to join in our joys. We will also respect your views and ask for the same respect in return.
Matt has expressed concern, along with me, that this letter will alienate our family from many of you. We want to continue our relationships with you and hope that it will not tarnish your connection with us. Our personalities haven't changed. We are still our goofy, life loving, adventurous selves. We have a stronger desire than ever to worship God for creating us to be who we are.
It's my heart's prayer that God will keep you and bless you. I am open to you, supportive of you and promise to love you forever.
your daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend,
Dessa
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