Originally Posted: The Time is Now

***When I came back to Chicago nearly 3 years ago for my surgery, I started a blog as one place all family and friends could go to read updates on my health. I then realized it was also a way of promoting awareness. Shortly after that, I started a second blog, for the purpose of sharing my faith. As time went on, I became convicted about something.

It was wrong of me to separate the two, as my faith, Jesus, is the absolute reason for my strength in getting through this. I could not exclude Him from my health blog even if others suggested to do so. Thus, I started talking more about my faith on my main blog. Now, many times, it's more about Him than me, which is where I came up with the current title 'About Me, Not About Me'. This story may be about me, but really it's not about me, it's about Him. That old blog still sits out there no longer being used. So I decided over time I will begin to move those posts from there to here to have everything in one place.

In just beginning to read some of my first posts, I've realized the amount of work God has truly done in me. A lot of times we hate the journey and want to get to our next destination, but it is in that very journey that God molds you into who He created you to be. Enjoy each mile of your own journey and know that God is working through you if you let Him.***

Originally Posted: August 26, 2013
The Time is Now

In noticing that my views (how many people read my blog) on this blog are much less than my views on my other/health blog, I came to ponder the thought, why is it that so many don't want a God-centered life? Why is it that so many run from anything having to do with God? Why is God avoided?

In few discussions, much reading, and much thought on this, I've come across various reasons... "not ready", "don't want to", "God will limit me", wanting control and fearing the loss of that by giving your life to God, not believing, thinking you can do it on your own, thinking there is a better "way", thinking God is only for people who need help with something, believing evolution over God, not caring... etc. etc.

What have you got to lose by giving yourself to God? Really. Please answer that in your own thoughts. What have you got to lose?

Thinking you can do it on your own? You can do all things... through Christ who strengthens you. You must give of yourself to receive Him. God created this world, this entire world and everything within it. Don't you want someone like that on your side? If God is for us, who can be against us.

Thinking God is only for people who need help with something? Everyone needs help with something at some time. God is our strength. But in addition, we shouldn't "turn to God" in times of need. We should instead be putting God first at ALL times. We should be thanking Him continually for the gifts He has given us. We should be thanking Him through our struggles and especially after He brings us through them. God is love. And love makes the world go around doesn't it? Too many look at love as a feeling when instead it is an action. Go deliver it. God is for everyone.

Maybe you don't believe because in the past it hasn't "worked out" for you. Guess what? It hasn't "worked out" for anyone 100% of the time. If you give up now you might be giving up literally right before your blessing arrives. It is God's time remember, and God's plan. We must have faith and follow Him and trust in Him that His plan is coming together for the best. Nothing will make perfect sense because God is the only one who can see it all, the past the present and the future and how it all comes together. Trust in Him.

Don't know how? Just start talking. Talk to God like you would a friend or family member- your closest one. If you really think He doesn't exist or you think He doesn't care, then really what have you got to lose here? And if you do believe in Him but are scared, don't be. Just talk. Tell Him what is on your mind. Tell Him your concerns. Tell Him you struggle with your faith and belief. Ask Him for guidance. Ask Him to come into your life. Make Him your God, your Lord, your Savior. Tell Him you love Him and give yourself to Him. And then listen. Always have your ears and heart open to hear Him. Follow Him. The Holy Spirit will lead you.

It's sad that society today is not only quiet about God but actually trying to rid Him from our lives... taking away prayer in schools, telling churches and organizations they have to cover certain healthcare that go against their beliefs... ok I'm not going to get into a political discussion here. But it's really sad how people are trying to remove God from life when LIFE is FROM GOD. People can try and try and try but God is and was and always will be bigger than anyone and anything. God will overcome evil. However, we as Christians must stand together and continue to stand together and stand up for our beliefs. We must stand up for Jesus...we must stand up for truth... Jesus is the way, the truth, the life. He got nailed to a cross for US. The least we could do is stand up for Him. Talk about Him. Witness to others. Lead others to know Christ.

Maybe you fear that you've already done too much wrong, sinned too bad. Guess what? God is the ONLY one who can save you from that sin. We are ALL sinners. Every single one of us. Don't compare yourself to another. Just strive to live like Jesus. Repent of your sins, ask God for forgiveness, welcome Jesus into your heart, and then follow Him. Jesus got nailed to the cross. Jesus took the punishment of our sins for us! We are forgiven! Here's the thing, even if you don't repent of your sins and don't choose God, God already knows everything! He knows what you are hiding, He knows the truth to what you are lying about, He knows your sins, He knows your heart. God already knows. So you aren't hiding anything by "keeping it from Him." So it's best we choose the ONLY way to Heaven, Jesus.

We're not going to be judged on the clothing we wear, the makeup we own, how many shoes we have, what type of car we drive, how many promotions at work we got... let go of worldly things. Change your focus to that of Christ. Have a Christ-centered, God-centered life. Put God first and He will bless you with the desires of your heart. Or don't put Him first and risk that your judgement day will come sooner than expected and it will be too late to have a change of heart. We never know when our time will come. So the time to choose God is now.


If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9