This world filtered back to me one sense at a time. My hands were clutching the steering wheel. The radio was playing. I could feel sunshine on my face. I opened my eyes. There, outside my driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s window was the grill of the semi, just a hair-span from my door. On the grill of the truck was a dead fly. I could see the veins in its iridescent wings. <\/p>\n
I was<\/span> alive. Alive in a way I had never been before. The joy and the peace of God still reside within me today, and the next time I find myself standing before the throne of God, I will still be unworthy, but I will remember the mercy the Lord has already showered upon this disobedient child whom he loves.<\/p>\n I joined First United Methodist Church, took up a youth ministry program and fulfilled the necessary steps to become a certified lay speaker. Contrary to my beliefs when I lived outside God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Spirit-filled family, I am now blessed with more friends, more security and less stress than I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve ever had before. I stand with confidence on the promises of God. You can, too.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, please feel free to email me, the link is in my profile.<\/p>\n
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