A NEW LIFE

“Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.  Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent.  O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.”

Psalm 30:10-12 KJV

Many years ago when I lived in Texas my pastor preached a sermon about flying higher than a kite.  Pastor Jim said “If you want to fly higher than a kite, start bragging on Jesus”.  I was not serving Jesus at that time so I didn’t know what the pastor was talking about.  I was not flying.  In fact, I was unhappy.

When I started serving Jesus, my life changed.  Even in the midst of heartaches, I was happy.  It is true that when we serve Jesus, we do fly higher than a kite.  There are times when I get so happy and excited that I have to think about something sad because I feel like I am going to explode with happiness.

If you want to have a new life, a life that is filled with joy, happiness and peace, start serving Jesus.  You don’t have to go to another country to serve Jesus.  You can serve Him where you live.  You can also send an encouraging email to someone and you can call people and tell them Jesus loves them.

For over forty years, I went through a crippling depression.  I didn’t talk to anyone.  When Jesus told me He loves me, I was so happy.  It was the first time anyone had ever said to me “I love you, Joanne”.  Jesus not only told me He loves me, He also gave me a new life, a life that is filled with joy, peace and happiness.

Joanne Lowe

June 28, 2015