Heidi Viars

Stories about the Imago Dei and other Holy Moments

God of the Past

Looking at the future can be scary. But looking at the past can be even more scary.
This video that my son made as a capstone for his degree in Media Business produces a bit of fear in me, as I stare at the past. I hope though that God will use it to encourage some to look to the Light of this Season, the real reason for our Hope, Jesus Christ.

To Corey,
“Thank you, Son, for being the man that you are. I pray that God would use you mightily and make you a person who draws back the curtain of life, so people can see God’s amazing love for mankind. You did good with this video … despite what you had to work with :-)”

Heidi Viars

November 29, 2016

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18 responses to “God of the Past”

Rene Yoshi

December 30, 2016 at 9:18 am

Wow! So beautifully and professionally done! Thank you for being brave and transparent in sharing your testimony!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  January 6, 2017 at 9:45 pm
  
  Thank you, Rene for looking at it. If God knows us and all is laid bare before Him, there is really no point in hiding our stuff 🙂
  
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Debbie M.

December 4, 2016 at 7:04 am

This was a powerful testimony and obviously a labor of love between mother and son to draw you out, to record, and to present an honest look at faith’s beginnings in you. I think I would add an asterick to the title with: God of the Past for healing, God of the Present to rest in Him, and God of the Future to always feel Hope. Thanks for being brave enough to share a very personal story!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  December 5, 2016 at 9:13 am
  
  I LOVE your suggestions for the title!!!! Yes, He is all of those things … and more. Thanks for blessing me with your words of encouragement, Debbie!
  
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Patty Perkins

December 1, 2016 at 8:34 pm

Heidi, The video is beautiful! Your son did an excellent job. It is professionally and artfully done…and glorifies God. l pray it will be a blessing to many. Thank you for sharing your story. Patty

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  December 5, 2016 at 9:15 am
  
  Thank you, Patti, for watching it and for taking time to comment. God is faithful even when we are not. He will use all of us and our stories for His glory and work indeed all things together for good! Blessings to you, dear Patty
  
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Stephen Nielsen

November 30, 2016 at 10:45 pm

Thanks for sharing your story. It sounds like God was really pursuing you, and you responded to Him in obedience.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  December 1, 2016 at 1:40 pm
  
  We have a pursuing God, don’t we! He loves us and desires our understanding of that Love. Thanks for your encouraging comment, Stephen!
  
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Wendy L. Macdonald

November 29, 2016 at 11:44 pm

Dear Heidi, I absolutely love this. You and your son have pieced together a treasure of a testimony. Beautiful–like our Lord.
Blessings ~ Wendy

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  November 30, 2016 at 12:47 pm
  
  Dear Wendy, thank you for your kind encouragement. What a beautiful God we serve, indeed 🙂
  
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Debbie

November 29, 2016 at 10:21 pm

What a beautiful collaboration between mother and son! I love how God shines through you both in this presentation. And what a perfect time of year for it to come forth, for there are many yet that do not know His joy and Hope and struggle through Christmas. Blessings and love!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  November 30, 2016 at 12:49 pm
  
  God does shine in our darkest moments. Sometimes we have to look back to see it. In the middle of it, it rarely seems like He is there. BUT HE ALWAYS IS! Have a wonderful advent season as you prepare for the Light. Sending love and hugs, dear Debbie~
  
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Nancy Ruegg

November 29, 2016 at 4:19 pm

SO moving, Heidi. Thank you for sharing your story of transformation. I have a feeling God will use this video to touch many hearts!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  November 30, 2016 at 12:50 pm
  
  Thanks, Nancy, for always sharing at your site and helping us turn to the Lord. I pray along with you that God would use us in the life of others – to speak of Christ and to point to the Light.
  
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Poetry Cottage

November 29, 2016 at 3:49 pm

Heidi, this is so beautiful. Totally agree with Ben. If I may quote these … “I didn’t have to move out of me, I was still who I was; but God was working in there”, and “It’s not something I just decided, that was something that was decided for me a long, long, long time ago, and I think when somebody can see that, then it becomes a purpose, and then when we have purpose, we have life.” Pulls at the heartstrings. So often I feel, that I did/do have to move out, so He can move in, forgetting that I am being made into a new creation every moment of every day, from glory to glory. How can He make me into a new creation if I’m not in there, or constantly trying to hide or run away? Sending many blessings and hugs dear friend and thank you for sharing the depths of your heart.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  November 30, 2016 at 12:54 pm
  
  Dearest Liana, your words encourage my heart. Yes, may God give us the strength every day to move out of His way and let Him shine His light through our cracks. I pray that He will be made more in us and we ourselves made less. Thanks again for your blogging friendship and heart toward Jesus Christ.
  
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Ben Nelson

November 29, 2016 at 2:44 pm

Oh WOW – what a wonderful and beautiful testimony, Heidi. Takes my breath away. God is so good, and I’m really grateful that you have the courage and transparency to share this life with us.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  November 30, 2016 at 12:58 pm
  
  Hey Ben, thanks for your comment. It was something I did not want to do. But I think God is helping me not to take myself so serious. If it truly all about Him, why do I have such a hard time showing the world how He can fix the broken. He is good! I am grateful that He is also so very patient with us 🙂 … Be blessed as you prepare this season for His Light.
  
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