THE ANSWER IS ON THE INSIDE

This true story is based on my ordeals and former life style.  I will divulge the experiences and openly convey my emotional state of being during that time.  I will portray the difficulties that existed from the choices I made, later having to live and face so many issues, without God as the Head of my life.  As I lived during that period of my life, I don’t know how I made it.  It truly was by the grace of God.  My life and the way I lived was the actual process of bringing me into the knowledge of Jesus Christ and His Anointing!!!  The Lord caused me to know Him in a personal way.  I had to try Him for myself.  As the scripture says, “Oh taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man that trusteth in him.  Psalm 34:8.

When a person has been raised and taught about the Gospel of Jesus, there is a deep understanding within that individual that is constant and will remain through the storms of life.  As a young person, to be shaped and molded in the ways of God is extremely important.  From the beginning of life, man was made in the image and likeness of God.  You have a connected force that will lead and guide you into all truth.  God is truth!!!

The scripture is so profound in Proverbs 22:6, which states:  Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart front it.  Belief in God is rooted within the person and because of an early embrace to accept and believe in God this person will have the ultimate experience and walk with God.  This individual perhaps will make mistakes in their lives, but they will always remember the principles of the doctrine, they will always know where to return, after they had tried everything else.  But to God be the glory, for His mercy and forgiveness.

This is a foundational verse that supports an established character, with spiritual beliefs and values.  Without guidance, rules and structure, and of course The Word of God as the source of authority; many people grow up lost, no righteousness or hope beyond their capabilities.  They are void of an understanding of having received the revelation of who Jesus is. Without positive mentoring and Christian role models to demonstrate and live effective and holy lives we will lose many of our young people to the world. With all that we face today, this modern society needs to know how to live and know to practically seek God in your life.

Your life may not be happy or you still might be searching for love.  You are looking for happiness, but in all the wrong places and from all the wrong people.

Without joy there is no genuine peace.  Your mind is confused because there are too many questions left unanswered.  It even shows on your face, your continence is so revealing.  How do you honestly respond to those that feel they are closest to you and can help... You have made bad choices, the wrong choices and any decision in your life without Jesus to consult and to find out what is His will concerning the issue, will cause you trouble and pain.  Some may say, “Well I’m a good person.”  But being good is not God’s best and your moral opinion of yourself has nothing to do with accepting Jesus as your personal savior.

Without God you can do nothing... but with God all things are possible!!!  I speak from my heart when I admit, that growing up I made so many mistakes.  I had the “I don’t care” attitude when there were problems I had to deal with. I know now that it was from a lack of spiritual wisdom and understanding and I needed to make the right adjustments and be ready to move on in a correct way!!! But I didn’t have it all together, on the inside my spirit was empty and my soul was full of offense.  I was very sad and yet I was able to cover my problems from everyone and especially those who were closest to me, by wearing a smile.  I just always seem to have made the wrong decisions.  I never could locate the pain I felt or feel the love I felt I deserved.  It was really difficult to identify what the real problem was.  It’s called denial and I suffered from it for a long time... because I refused to realize, that I had a serious problem and I needed help and that I wasn’t able to do it alone.  You must be strong to admit that you indeed have a problem and willing to ask and seek help so that you can get back to the right path that leads to life.  There is an abundant life, which is freely given by God... but we have to make the choice to accept God in our lives.  We can choose life or death, good or evil... it’s up to you!!!  I decided to give Jesus a try!!!  It took me a while to learn that Jesus wanted me on His side. I always wanted a better life.  Now that I am saved and have given my life to the Lord, I do have an abundant life, I have eternal life now... I don’t have to wait until I get to heaven... the