Life Change Inbox

It's Friday and time for the Life Change Inbox to make a comeback!  I have been sharing some of the wonderful emails my husband gets, where people share the work God is doing in their lives through Elevation Church.  Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 3:2-4 that our lives are living letters written so that God might be glorified. 

I hope you're inspired by Mike's story, it is another story of the amazing ways God draws us to Himself through an invite from a friend...

 

At this point last month, I was lonely and searching for "the one" to make my life complete. Little did I know that the going to bars,  doing drugs, and searching for "love" was only taking me deeper into sin and away from God.

Just before Christmas, I noticed a friend on Facebook who had posted something about Elevation Church and I had to ask what was so great about it. She replied, "Wow, that's a loaded question. Why don't you come with me sometime!" Before I tried out the Elevation Experience, my friend and I met for coffee to discuss her journey with Christ and where I stood with my faith. After a great conversation, I left with an Elevation Worship CD, "This Is How We Change The World" DVD, and her notes from multiple sermons.

I listened to the CD, watched the DVD, and read through the notes then attended the University Campus January 8th. Since then, my life has taken a complete 180 degree turn. I've given up drinking and doing drugs. The love I was searching for was found in the love of God. On Tuesday, January 10th I recommitted my life to Jesus Christ...in the shower. Everybody I talk to says they feel the burdens lifted off their shoulders, and so did I, but I felt like my sins were washed away in the shower that day.

I made it a point to attend and/or watch the Code Orange Revival every night and I held on to the commitment. I've met some absolutely amazing people over the past 2 weeks and my journey with Christ is just beginning. I now feel like I am walking in the FOG and my relationship with God is growing every day!

Mike

Comments

[Rebecca]

It is such a blessing to see what small seeds can produce. God's love can permeate through any situation. And what a use of those church notes!! God is good!

[Mike]

Thank you, Holly, for sharing my story on your blog! I had no idea that it would touch your heart enough for you to put it out to the world, but I'm so thankful it did! My testimony should be proof that you and your husband, Pastor Steven, are doing great things in this city, and across the world! All the glory be to God!

[Jose L. Velez]

Mike,

It was AWESOME tailgating with you.

I enjoyed hearing your story. When I told you my story on how I found Elevation, from a hospital room (Young Dude on TV, with a Orange Hoodie on), I felt the same burdens lifted.

Brother, we are bonded in friendship forever! I love you Bro!!!