Hi my name is Jonathan Rouse, I am 28 years old and married. I grew up as a pastor's kid. My parent's were such a good example to me on how to be a lover of Jesus and a lover of his word. They taught me to always keep his word first in my life and close to my heart. I have to say I am so thankful for that. I haven't always been a perfect little boy, like I am right now haha jk.
Like a lot of preacher's kids, I did have my rebellious stage. From the time I was 16 through the age of about 21/22 I really just did in life what I wanted to do. A lot of drugs, and alcohol were part of my daily life. Don't get me wrong all the while I still loved God, I still felt bad and convicted for the things that I was doing, I just wanted to run and live life the way I wanted to.
I thank God that my parents brought me up in God's word, because if they didn't I wouldn't know any better, I wouldn't know that God was calling me to something more in life, I wouldn't know that God is calling me to a holy life and that he wants to work through me and in my life for the Glory of God and to reach people that maybe others couldn't. I just want you to know how thankful I am for a God who has new mercy every morning, for a God who is so graceful and forgiving for every sin we have ever committed. I promise you that surrendering your life to God rather than running from him is so much better.
I won't say that every day isn't a battle, that everyday is a perfect day full of happiness and joy, but what I will say is that God gives you strength when you are weak, God never leaves you or gives up on you. I am an example of that. All the time I was running doing my own thing, the Holy Spirit was there telling me it was wrong and that God loved me! It almost brings me to tears right now just thinking about how he never gave up on my and always was reaching out to me, I could always hear that voice inside of me trying to teach me, reach me and love me.
So if you are a Christian and you aren't living for God, listen to that voice inside of you that is telling you "I love you, I will never give up on you, I have a plan for you", know that God is reaching out for you right now and is full of mercy. And if you have never received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, Let me tell you that His love is never failing, he will never give up on you either. He wants to take you, hold you, heal your broken heart, and just be there for you in whatever area you need him. All you have to do is believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and let him know that you want to have him in your life and he will! Like I said, not everyday will be a perfect one. You will fall and fail, but just pick yourself back up again and let God pick you up, because he is full of love, mercy, grace and forgiveness for you. God has a plan for you, just seek after him and you will find him. Hope this helps you with your walk.
-Jon Rouse www.lifesoaware.com
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