Closer 2 You by Jean Chamblee

After receiving Christ however, I did begin to write poetry about Jesus, so the spark was there. Unfortunately the enemy saw that spark too and began to diligently put it out. I wasn’t discipled or a part of a Bible study group and the new light in me got buried and overcome by the world and peer pressure.

I went down the wrong path for several years…smoking, drinking and living the lifestyle of a party girl. One night after a football game my friends and I went party hopping. Everyone was so friendly (sarcasm)…by the end of the night I had been given 5 different types of drugs and was overdosing. I was throwing up blood and I knew this was really bad. No one would have taken me to a hospital for fear of the police and getting in trouble themselves…I was alone.

It was then all the memories of a kind, merciful Jesus came flooding to my mind and heart. As I lied there with my head spinning from the drugs…I cried out to Jesus. The One I had left behind. Then a miracle happened. A beautiful light appeared in my face and I was instantly sober. It was as if Jesus removed all of the drugs from my body in an instant and I saw the lies of the enemy so very clearly. This Jesus that I had barely known had rescued me. Undeserving, foolish girl….yet He heard my cry.

My life began to change. With life and death so fresh on my mind….I was finally open to receive what came next.

On a regular day on the 6th floor of Tyler dorm – East Carolina University – I received God’s call. I walked in the room and it was full of God’s Presence and power. It knocked me off my feet, but I was not afraid. I heard God’s words to me “Will you follow Me”?

I knew He was asking for “all” of me. I thought about it. I knew I would have to give up drugs and the lifestyle I had been living; but somehow I knew that what He was offering had much more excitement and fulfillment than this destructive path I was on.

My answer to Jesus was “YES”.

That was 26 years ago and I have not regretting the decision even once. Has it been easy? NO. Has it been worth it? Overwhelmingly YES!! It has been a journey full of joy and pain, excitement and bewilderment; but one thing is certain. Jesus surely has delivered on a life full of surprises. His ways and His thoughts are higher than ours. The absolute delight of this journey is to unfold and discover who He is, how He feels, and how He thinks…..it never ends. Just when you think you have a handle on something – He surprises you with more. If you haven’t figured it out….I am crazy in love with my Savior. My calling and passion in life is to help others to realize that He is crazy in love with them too. Yes – even you! You are “fearfully and wonderfully made”. (Psalm 139:14)

Jesus created you because He wants you! What an awesome thought. You are one of a kind. I pray that you will seek Him and discover all He has for you. We all have a purpose. There is an incredible journey ahead for all who will seek Him.

Feel free to check out the songs the Lord has given me to share with you on my website www.JeanChamblee.com Samples of the songs and downloads are also available on Cdbaby.com/cd/chamblee3 I am currently on the radio in Palm Springs, CA 91.7 FM, Bigloo Christian radio, Branch FM in England to name a few. God is expanding the ministry quickly. I appreciate your prayers as well.

I hope this testimony has inspired you. Feel free to drop me a line through my website. I would love to hear from you and pray for you.

Much love from your sister in Christ,

Jean Chamblee

Revlation 12:11

They overcame him

by the blood of the Lamb

and by the word of their testimony;

they did not love their lives so much

as to shrink from death.

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