Your Testimony

[Marathoner]

5 hours ago, Aries2020 said:

amen wow what a testimony you must reflect back and think of your life before Christ, and your life after Christ and to just resign and leave that financial security takes so much courage faith and obedience that is truly amazing.

You understand that Gods will plan and purpose for everyone's life is in his hands, and you are fulfilling the plan that God has prepared for your life amen.  

The Lord spoke and so it was done, my friend. I don't think I'm exceptionally courageous or faithful, certainly not above nor beyond my brothers and sisters. This has to do with single-minded focus on my part, something which speaks of how Jesus Christ fashioned me. In this way the Lord bestowed talents upon us all. Remember Jeremiah:
 

Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying:

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
Before you were born I sanctified you;
I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
(Jeremiah 1:4-5 NKJV)

We are the work of His hand, set aside for His purpose before we were born. Autism is, at times, considered to be a detriment to the one so afflicted and in some ways this is true where the world is concerned. I wasn't aware that I was afflicted in such a way but the Lord, who knew me before I was born, saw fit to make me as I am. I taught myself how to read because of this single-minded focus; I exceled as a soldier in the armed forces because it was a simple matter to focus upon the mission at hand; and so Christ prepared me beforehand to be His witness. This is His work, not mine. 

I've struggled to understand autism. I was terrified of crowds but when I was called upon to speak to them all, I would focus upon what was required of me and forget my fears. In this way I discovered that I'm a skilled public speaker!    

[Aries2020]

1 hour ago, AnOrangeCat said:

Born into a Christian family here as well, though the bulk of it was done through my grandparents. As a kid I saw a lot of Christian television and accepted Jesus after watching the Gospel Bill show for a while. Didn't fully understand what I was doing at the time but I've come to understand more. I'm glad I did and got to grow up with those positive influences in my life.

amen thats awesome, isn't it funny how such a simple show can plant and water seeds in peoples lives and then when they are ready help them make a decision. We might not understand everything but as we grow we learn amen.  

[Aries2020]

7 hours ago, Marathoner said:

The Lord spoke and so it was done, my friend. I don't think I'm exceptionally courageous or faithful, certainly not above nor beyond my brothers and sisters. This has to do with single-minded focus on my part, something which speaks of how Jesus Christ fashioned me. In this way the Lord bestowed talents upon us all. Remember Jeremiah:
 

Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying:

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
Before you were born I sanctified you;
I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
(Jeremiah 1:4-5 NKJV)

We are the work of His hand, set aside for His purpose before we were born. Autism is, at times, considered to be a detriment to the one so afflicted and in some ways this is true where the world is concerned. I wasn't aware that I was afflicted in such a way but the Lord, who knew me before I was born, saw fit to make me as I am. I taught myself how to read because of this single-minded focus; I exceled as a soldier in the armed forces because it was a simple matter to focus upon the mission at hand; and so Christ prepared me beforehand to be His witness. This is His work, not mine. 

I've struggled to understand autism. I was terrified of crowds but when I was called upon to speak to them all, I would focus upon what was required of me and forget my fears. In this way I discovered that I'm a skilled public speaker!    

amen i think it takes a little courage and that focus you have developed has served you well, i have always struggled to understand predestination and foreordination.

That is such a testimony through your Autism you become a skilled public speaker, public speaking is one of the most avoided roles that no body wants to perform, i was a Security trainer and taught accredited courses its my passion besides evangelism.        

Edited April 3, 2021 by Aries2020