Victory in Jesus!

When you came to Christ, did you come through psychology? Or did you do some sacrament? How did you come to Christ? Were you good enough? Were you smart enough? I know personally when I came to Christ, I had nothing. I had lost everything and had nowhere to turn but to Him. I was ready to end my life! It was at the point in my life Christ found me and I fell on my knees in utter worship to Him. I then fell on my face sobbing and apologizing for my sins. Basically I came to the Cross. Now for the sins I couldn’t quit, like smoking-should I have A. Hired a psychologist, B. Just quit cold turkey, or C. Put Faith and Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and His Finished Work on Calvary to change me? Well I tried B for a while, ended up smoking again and condemned myself. I kept hearing about depending upon the Cross for my every need but I just didn’t get it. Until I heard a small voice in my head saying “you just have to believe and you already do, quit trying” so I did. When I tried to accomplish what was already done I was basically telling God ” thanks for saving me, I can handle it from here!” So anyway, I quit trying and just put Faith in the fact that Christ solved my cigarette problem (sin) on the Cross some 2000 yrs ago! Lo and Behold 3 days later, I didn’t even want to smoke! I tried to smoke and they tasted completely nasty! I couldn’t believe it! My husband didn’t even believe me, but it was true! Ever since that day, I have done my best on a daily basis to take up my Cross and follow Jesus. I know that in my own ability I am unable to live this life for Him properly (humble yourself or deny yourself) so I make sure my Faith is in the Cross (take up the Cross) and in so doing I am following Him. The amazing thing is that I now feel more guidance to perform works, and when I witness and they cuss me out, I don’t get mad, I cry for their soul. The Cross has revolutionized my life!