Meet Sheri Gilstrap

There have been days when I got up and started the day with no thought of God or His significance in my life. My thinking was, "Hey, I'm good. I've got this. I don't need anybody's help!"

Looking inward, I know it was my prideful heart thinking my knowledge and wisdom were far greater than that of the One who created me. Now, as I look all around me, I can see what God has done in my life. But I still try to maintain control of my life. I foolishly forget what my life would be like without my Lord.

Before I claimed Christ as my Savior, I just lived from moment to moment. I thought life was good, but I was an empty shell. God, however, desired to fill my emptiness with the goodness that only He provides, and so He called me.  

My inner self thought I was good enough and could attain the good life through my own efforts. My pride told me I deserved the good things in life. But what do I have to offer that is good? What can I give God? Nothing! My best is a mere shadow of what a life of obediently following the Lord provides.

After trusting in Jesus, my life is a new life—not a perfect life, but one where I look to Him for help, wisdom, and knowledge. I can trust the Lord in the big and small decisions of my life because He knows me and knows what direction is best for me.

Now I know that I don't need the things of the world. I only need to trust that God's grace is enough for me every day. He is good. He is faithful. He loves me, and He sent his Son, not just for me, but to show His love to all who will follow Him.

Will you come join Him and see how good your life really can be?

Hi. My name is Sheri, and I have a new life in Christ!