Reviews

So that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul.

O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

1 Peter 2:9b    Psalm 66:16    Psalm 34:8 NASB

Reviews. I’m sure we’ve all either used them or at least seen one. Whether we’re buying a new phone or checking out a new restaurant, we like to know what others are saying about the product. So, reading the reviews, we get first-hand insight into the product or service. And just to be sure of the authenticity of the review, there’s often a sidenote that tells us that it’s a confirmed user.  As followers of Christ, we have the great privilege of “offering a review” as we share what He has done in our lives. I love how the apostle Peter puts it, “that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

Recently, as I surveyed the landscape of my life, I offered this “review” back to the Lord as a prayer and now I offer it to you … “Come, let me tell you what He has done for my soul …”

Father, when I step back and reflect on where You have brought me from, I am astounded. Literally, in awe.

Walking back in time to nearly 44 years ago; I was a rebellious, addicted, self-centered and angry teenager, going from bad to worse seamlessly. At 15, I slammed head first into the brick wall of watching my 3-day old daughter die and then facing the agony of making her funeral arrangements … emotional, financial and relational ruin crashed in waves over me. Because of that tragedy, I surrendered my hot- mess-of-a-life to You in a hospital room at Children’s Hospital. Though hopelessness, despair and self-pity literally permeated me … You walked me through that impossible season of life. Your grace sustained me.

Later, I grappled with learning to live in the freedom You purchased for me, all the while, You continued to love and lead me, even as I walked through years of rollercoaster living. Often making decisions rooted in poor-me thinking and fear rather than faith in You, yet You never gave up on me. You and I walked through the stinging pain of delivering a still-born son and later, relational betrayal. At one point along this journey, tragedy and emotional pain nearly engulfed me, eclipsing the beauty of the life You’d given me.  But just when all hoped seemed lost, You turned the tide, opening the windows of heaven and pouring out blessings I could never have imagined. Not in my wildest dreams. You extended mercy and gave me new life.

Decades have now passed, and a quiet, luxurious peace fills my home.  I have a husband that loves You and is self-less in his tender care toward me, we have a beautiful (and sometimes crazy!) family of seven grown children, nine grandchildren,  two great-grandchildren. As a bonus, I have the blessing of Your healing of my physical heart, and the I-can-hardly-believe-it privilege of a writing ministry to encourage others in their walk with You, or serving ladies in a local women’s prison or serving folks living on the land.

So, today, as I look back at the history of our walk together, I am once again in awe. Sitting at our kitchen table, sipping coffee, my eyes lingering on the open Bible in front of me, contemplating the blessings You’ve lavished on me. Quiet stillness, only broken by the hum of the (full) refrigerator, soothingly reminds me of Your great goodness. Not to remove the difficulties that have dotted my life, but to walk me through them. Even when some of the challenges were of my own making. My faith and love for You have only grown through it all. Even the “why?” trials of life have drawn me closer to You. Thank You Father.

Contemplate deeply what He has done for your soul

Becky White

So, there’s my review of walking with Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord. The good, the bad and the ugly. What about you? If someone were to ask to offer a “review,” what would you say? Let’s contemplate deeply what He has done for us. And then honor Him by sharing our story with others.

Written by Becky White for the Lord Jesus

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If you don’t yet have a story, and you’re thinking, what is she talking about? My life hurts, there’s nothing to share but pain. May I gently place your hand in the Savior’s and lead you in a prayer? He loves you so.

These aren’t magic words, they have no power in and of themselves. But if offered as an authentic cry for help to the Lord Jesus Christ, He will adopt you as His own. Today.

God, I admit I need You. I have sinned against You. I now turn from my old way of life to You. Here I am, all of me. I surrender to You. I receive Your gift of forgiveness and a new heart. In Jesus’ name Amen.

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