A few years ago, I had open heart surgery. I had been having heart problems for many years. Some of my problems were inherited. Most were because of things I had done. Bad choices I had made.
My wife and I attended several churches over the years. I would go and sit in the pews, sing the songs, and listen to the message. I did my weekly duty and went home. I did not attend church for many years when we had our cabin in the woods.
I had heart problems, and it was keeping me from being all that God wanted me to be. Then, God led us to Sac River Cowboy Church. It changed my life. It was here I received my heart surgery.
Some of you know that I did radio and television shows for many years. What you do not know is it was hard for me to do. I was a shy person. I would have never believed a few years ago that I would be standing up front and speaking every Sunday.
I could not have imagined that I would be shaking hands with as many people as possible, helping baptize people, leading others to find Jesus, or writing this story. Open heart surgery helped me with that.
It says in Mark 2:17 that Jesus is the Great Physician. He came to cure the sick and poor in spirit, heal our souls, and restore our relationship with God. After my open heart surgery, there was no more coming to church and doing my weekly duty. My church has become like family. We are there for each other however needed.
I have come a long way since my heart surgery. There are some things I still need to work on to be all He wants me to be. I do what I do for His glory, not mine. Hey, I am still His work in progress. I take it one day at a time and put it in God’s hands.
How are you doing in your relationship with God? Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Are you all He wants you to be? God can do amazing things with your life if you let Jesus be your heart surgeon. My story could be your story. Do you need open heart surgery?
If you or someone you know is looking for a church home we invite you to join us at the Sac River Church at either of our locations: 6821 W Independence Dr. Springfield MO 65802 on Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:00 or our Event Center at 6448 State Highway EE Springfield MO 65802 on Sunday morning at 10:00 and 11:30 or Thursday evening at 6:00pm with dinner served. You may also join us live online at https://www.facebook.com/sacrivercowboychurch or https://www.youtube.com/sacrivercowboychurch
