Sep 09 2008

Testimony Tuesday–Connie/My Mom

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Today we continue Testimony Tuesday with a written testimony from my Mom.  If you read this blog often, you’ve noticed me mention that I tend to cry a lot:-).  Well, I am honored, proud, floored and, yes, again, crying after reading this one.  I love you Mom!!
Do we choose Christ..or does Christ choose us..I am not sure I can be classified as a ‘Born Again Christian’. I have always believed in God. I have always prayed. I have always given God the credit and thanks for the  good things in my life..I attended church regularly as a child…But, I never really knew ‘The Way of the Cross. I married very young, became a mother very young, and became a single parent very young also..I have spent most of my life caught up in just getting by. I didn’t go to church on Sunday, or get my children in the church, because I worked every Sunday..I knew I was letting God down, but I felt He understood..I was busy..I retired 3 years ago, but still didn’t really make time for God, or church. Then I started attending church with my kids, Toby and Ria..I found myself quickly filled with the Holy Spirit..It was like…BAM..I suddenly realized God had been trying to pull me back into the fold for years. I just didn’t give Him the chance..I’m not a Born again Christian..I am a Christian finally, because I never really was..You need to be active in Christ to be a Christian..I believe so anyway. You should attend church, whether it be a building or online, to hear the Word, and continue to learn about God. You need to let His music fill your heart and soul. How else can we carry on the Word. I didn’t choose Christ, He chose me, and waited many years for me to accept His invitation..Christ has given me faith, hope, and confidence..I could have avoided so many years of struggle, if I had only let Him in..But, I firmly believe it is never too late..He is waiting for each of us..He wants to give us each, undying love..He wants to make a place for us by his side for eternity..We have to earn that place..The road won’t always be easy, but the reward will be Glorious…
Connie Keathley
Toby’s mom

  • http://www.crucialencounter.com Andy McMahon

    Ms. Keathly,

    Beautiful words, in every sense. I love hearing, or reading testimony's. It's one of my favorite things to do. If Toby is any indication of the mother you are, then you have everything to be proud of, and a lot of stuff to thank God for. Everything is made complete through him. We are all living proof. Thank you for this read. It helped me kick start my day!

    -Andy

  • Yvonna

    Awesome testimony, Connie,

    Made me cry too. I don't feel like I have time to stay in touch like I want, but I love you and think of you often….. Love, Yvonna

  • M. C.

    Connie, you know how I feel about your attitude about life or at least I hope you do by now. A more generous, caring person I've never met. There's no doubt in my mind that God has placed you in the position you're in for a reason. It's also obvious to me that you've done the tasks that He has placed before you. Your children/grand-children/great-grand(child), love you dearly and for just reason. You've been the one constant in their lives that they could count on when they needed someone to lean on & that's important in anyone's life.
    God bless you Constance.

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