Deliverance

All of my favorites are amazing people, but one of my newest besties briefly shared something with Cru (Campus Crusades for Christ, for those of you unfamiliar with it) tonight so I thought I'd write a little bit about it. :)

Tonight at Cru, the microphone was left open all evening for everyone who wanted to share something. One of those people was my good friend. She got up and talked about a struggle she'd been having for the longest time. She couldn't seem to get past it, but this semester changed everything. She recently was delivered from this sin in her life, and she now feels amazing knowing that God is in control and nothing can keep Him away now.

One part of this testimony that blew me away was that this young woman is so incredibly filled with joy (and I really could see her genuine excitement!) over this deliverance that she was glad to share her experience with an auditorium full of 200+ people. She wasn't worried that people might judge her (in which case, in my opinion, those people wouldn't be acting very Christ-like!) or think differently of her. In all honesty, the fact that she opened up tonight and shared the way that God has worked in her life this semester has made me love her even more! She knew that she had nothing to be ashamed of anymore, because she is FREE of the chains that were keeping her from feeling the true love of God each and every day. :)
Nothing can match the overflowing love, forgiveness, and grace from our Heavenly Father, that's for sure!

In closing, I want you to read some song lyrics (and listen to the song below, please!). I remembered this song as I heard my friend's testimony, and I think it perfectly expresses the rescuing power Jesus Christ. <3

My Deliverer, You rescued me from all that held me captive
My Deliverer, You set me free. Now I'm alive and I can live,
And every moment I will give You praise
My Deliverer




:) Love to all