Jesus, There's Power In His Name

Jesus, there’s power in His name. Long before I saw or understood Him, He was there. I look back over choices I’ve made & thank my Creator for His grace & mercy. He blessed me in spite of me; He loved me when I wasn’t lovable.
My dad led me to Christ. I didn’t grow up in a church; I didn’t even know the traditional children’s Bible stories until adulthood. I grew up a child of divorce & alcoholism. I didn’t come through those years untouched by the consequences of others’ choices. I had the scars of battle. However, the Holy Spirit never left me.
I was saved about 8 years of age. I believed His existence & never questioned Jesus’ life, death or resurrection. As a child I would cry out to Him. I spoke to Him. I loved Him.
What astounds me is how long it took for me to trust him, to release my life to Him & to call Him friend. I was in my late twenties before I heard Him. I never listened to Him before; I was too busy “controlling” my own life. My praying consisted of asking Him to get me out of a mess that I’d managed to get myself into or to help me not get caught at something I shouldn’t had been involved in.
I wasn’t very good at managing my life. Over time God has broken me, taught me, and loved me. He’s protected me, cried for me, comforted me, & carried me. He’s not done with me; he still teaches me about pride, anger, rebelliousness. However, he’s brought me a long way. I’ve been taught humility, stewardship, & serving. He’s shown me his love through good in others. I’ve seen His awesomeness through my children. I’ve experienced His power through healing. I’ve known his miracles.
I surrender my life to Him. I search His word for answers. He was waiting on me the entire time.
The nightmares are long gone; the wounds are healed & the scars are faded. I now keep my eyes on Jesus. I’m Heaven bound! “Well glory!”

Cindy Epps Moon