Jesus,
You knew me in my mother's womb. I'm known by you….you love me still.
Ever since I was a child, I've been told Jesus loves me. Even sung the song and as a child, I believed it wholeheartedly without question. I see that knowledge in my children and granddaughter. During worship songs they naturally close their eyes and lift their little hands giving praise to the one worthy of it all.
I wish I could say that I never stepped out of the warmth of his love in all my 42 years but I did. He didn't leave me, I left him. living life my way. Leaving my Bible unopened gathering dust beside my bed. Only going to gather with the body of Christ (church) on those popular religious holidays that brought out the covered casserole dishes and pretty dresses, a nice photo or two for Facebook. Otherwise, Sunday was reserved for friends at the beach or at the bar. While I sent the children to church with my parents. “Sunday funday"
Jesus was always there in the back of my mind. Each time that I thought I could do this life without him, he overwhelmed me with a sense of belonging. I belonged to him! I could no longer leave him in the background, I asked him to forgive me for all my sins and to live in this vessel he created. It belongs to him. That was 10 years ago today. Happy New birthday!!
My actual birthday is coming soon too. I celebrate them both with a grateful heart. I was born of the flesh and I was born again by the spirit. Life was like a house without windows until Jesus, a carpenter and lover of my soul, came in. He'll do the same for you if you'll welcome him in.
God bless you,
Love LD
P.S Thank you mama & Thank you Jesus ❤