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"Beautiful Scars"
I met a woman today while running errands with my daughters and she was staring at the scars on my face. She said, "Excuse me, please forgive me for staring at your face but if you don't mind me saying this, I must say even with all your scars, you are a beautiful woman. I mean really beautiful. God really preserved your facial features; I mean your eyes, your nose, and those lips--you truly have an amazing smile."
I couldn't help but share my story after she asked how I sustained the burns which have become my beauty marks. She was in awe of God and agreed if it had not been for Him, I would never have made it out alive. She encouraged me to continue to share my testimony because now more than ever people need to know that God is real, is still a miracle worker, and He still saves.
I shared with this angel that I promised the Lord years ago that I will no longer be ashamed of my scars or sharing my testimony; therefore, whenever anyone asks, I am a compelled to share my testimony about His saving grace.
As my friends from Chicago shared with me after the Evangelism Conference sponsored by NGA, I am reminded that the Lord saved me not because of any good that I have done but that the works of God the Father might be displayed in me that others without Him may have an opportunity to know Him.

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