Rededication of my life, my heart, my soul, my all

Today, I rededicated my life to Christ. I met with Pastor John last month and discussed what I've gone through these past 4 years, and my reasoning behind wanting to take this step in life. So today, I took that step in front of the congregation at Quest Church, where I've been attending worship.

Here, Pastor John was talking to myself and the congregation about the step I was taking.

Behind me are Leesa Winchester, CH (CPT) Rick Winchester; I work with CH Winchester and asked he and his wife if they would be my sponsors through this step. Next to CH Winchester is my new dear friend Vickie who I help teach Children's Church with, and attend bible study with.

This is where I was telling the congregation how the last 4 years have been pretty rough, most due to bad choices and a little to life's normal challenges that come our way. I told them how it all came crashing down hard while I was in Korea, and instead of turning to God, for help, I turned my back on him, and like a stubborn child I crossed my arms and said No, God, I'm doing this on my own. I told them how once I made it through my year there, on the plane home I told God I was coming back to Him, that I knew I had messed up big. Which has lead me to the point of rededication of my life. I challenged those at church, to not take the road I took, that God won't take the problems away, but He will be a good companion to walk through them with.Here Pastor John was asking me if I repent of my sin, if I rededicate my life to Christ, and a few other questions.
Pastor John making the sign of the cross on my forehead with water, telling me to remember my baptism, and then we prayed.

Before my rededication, we sang None But Jesus...

None But Jesus Lyrics (Hillsong United)
Hillsong United - None But Jesus Lyrics
In the quiet, in the stillness
I know that You are God
In the secret of Your presence
I know there I am restored
When You call I won’t refuse
Each new day again I’ll choose

There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise

In the chaos, in confusion
I know You’re Sovereign still
In the moment of my weakness
You give me grace to do Your will
When You call I won’t delay
This my song through all my days
All my delight is in You Lord
All of my hope, all of my strength
All my delight is in You Lord Forevermore

This is a version of the song we sang, it completely spoke to my heart. And I felt it was an amazing setup for what was about to take place. I challenge all of you readers to take the path I didn't when life comes at you hard. Don't put down your cross and fight on your own. God wants to be your companion to walk through it with you, to help you through, but only if you're willing to allow Him.