I'm Sure

This is the trademark phrase of the Johnson family.  If you spend any amount of time around them, you pick it up into your daily vocab as well.  If you watch Duck Dynasty, you know that for Uncle Si, hey can mean all matter of things.  I'm sure is like that for the Johnsons.  I find myself using it more than I care to admit, but when it comes down to it...it isn't the worst phrase to be in the habit of saying.  While it is usually used in a joking or sarcastic manner, I also want people to know what I'm really sure of.

I'm sure that God exists.

Even though I've never seen him, I know he's there.  I don't believe in luck or coincidences that much for it to be a fluke all the time my prayers have been answered or just how perfectly they've been answered.

I'm sure that God sent his son to cover my sins.

This whole understanding grace thing is fairly new to me, but man...once you get it...it's pretty amazing.  Someone sacrificed themselves to cover all my mistakes and bad decisions.

I'm sure that faith is a decision.

One that includes humbling yourself and letting go of all the skeletons in your closet.  But, once you do...it's literally like being given a whole new life.  A life you couldn't imagine would be so amazing.  So perfectly designed for you.

I'm sure that it is never too late to believe.  To be accepted into this wonderful family.

Whether you are 8....or 88.

I'm full of it....(joy that is)

I spoke at a local young adults group this past weekend and they recorded it.  To hear me tell my story of finding grace in all of its awkwardness, check it out here!