My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” John 10:27-30
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2 Corinthians 4:4
At the moment of an event a little while back, I paused, then immediately turned back to God/Jesus. I would have never been influenced by any human persuasion or on any other occasion. I was prompted with the foreknowledge and sole acknowledgement that God/Jesus was sovereign over my life and life itself, and my choice came natural.
Only God/Jesus could reach me. He had to come to me directly himself and he knew just what it would take to bring me back. I’ve even wondered why he wanted me back, even though he never really lost me because once we belong to him we’re his for keeps even if we don’t realize this fact. God is in control, knowing our true hearts and hurts and ready to help and heal to again make us whole within him.
I’ve always been intelligent and I’ve always had sense, therefore, I used these faculties that the Lord gave to me to wise up during a grave opportunity for him to get my attention.
I came across a scripture in Acts the day before yesterday that spoke to me dearly and that had touched my heart.
“Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human, like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them. In the past, he let all nations go their own way. Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” Acts 14: 15-17 This passage reminded me of how God still looked out for me and didn’t turn his back on me but how he mercifully continued to protect and bless me even though I was giving all honor and praise to “orishas” who I instead substituted as a loving and more dependable nicer means.
Oh Lord Jesus and father God I apologize again for my misperceptions and false ideas that caused me to give up on and turn away from you so harshly within the past as I once defined you harsh. Thank you for being so loving, caring, understanding and forgiving although I am unworthy and undeserving of your grace. You are a faithful father who came searching for their long lost daughter to welcome her readily into your reassuring arms and it feels so good to be back home where I truly belong. In Jesus precious name, Amen -latoya lawrence
