Grace is Enough
Growing up in a Christian home, I knew about God, but I never really understood what it meant to have a relationship with Him. I went on mission trips with my church, would occasionally pray, and was extremely involved in programs at church, but that was the extent of my faith. Over time, I began to be overpowered by the insecurity of never being enough. Whether that was through academics, athletics, friendships, or relationships, I was never satisfied with who I was. I always wanted more and felt like I continued to fall short. I began to let this lie of not being enough take over, and it left me feeling isolated.
When I came to college, joining a Christian organization was not even on my mind. I met some awesome women in my dorm and we began to have about their relationships with God. The thought of having a relationship with God seemed foreign to me. Previously, I had only sought God when I was hurt by friends, lonely, or mad about something going on in my life. I sought Him out when it was convenient for me and when I wanted things to go my way.
This left me feeling like I was missing something. These new friends talked about such depth with their relationship with God, which was something I had never experienced. I craved something more and I wanted to have some sort of purpose. I got involved in a Bible study and began attending weekly Cru meetings. I experienced Christian community for the first time, and it was something I had been missing for so long. I slowly started to learn more about who I am in Christ, and my life began to gain the joy I had been lacking for so long. My freshmen year, I came to the conclusion that Jesus will provide me with ultimate satisfaction. It did not matter if I was enough because Jesus is enough. He cleansed me of this fear, and I began to see that what Jesus did on the cross was more than enough.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” —2 Corinthians 12:9
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If this story has encouraged you to place your faith in Jesus as your Savior and your Lord, you can do so right now, or anytime you are ready, by sincerely expressing a simple prayer to Him. Prayer is simply talking with God. The exact words are not as important as the attitude of your heart. Here is a suggested prayer:“Lord Jesus, I need you. Thank you for dying on the cross to pay for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Thank you for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Start making me the kind of person you want me to be.”