Choose to Let God In

When I first started going to church, it was difficult for me because I was a loner. When I was growing up, we routinely moved from place to place. As a result, I was always the new kid in class. And by the time I started learning everyone’s names, it was time to move again.

But then I became a part of the church. And I built friendships decades ago that I still have today.

Maybe you’re thinking, “Well, no one even knows me at church.”

How about this? Why not stick around a little before and after church? Get to know people. Attend weekly and engage in a small group. You’ll learn the names of other people in your church and start developing friendships.

I know this doesn’t come easily to everyone. But here’s what we need to remember: God wants to change the paradigm of our lives—if we will let Him.

If you have suffered in life, if someone has neglected, mistreated, abused, or abandoned you, I’m sorry that has happened. But God can take all the hurt and pain you’ve experienced and use it to help other people. He can make you into the person that He wants you to be.

You are loved by God. He loves you with an everlasting love. In fact, He loves you so intensely that He sent His own Son to suffer and die for your sins.

As the children of Israel were poised to enter the Promised Land, Moses warned them, “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!” (Deuteronomy 30:19 nlt).

You have a choice. It’s your choice, but I hope you make the right one. You’ll be glad that you did.