Before You Knew Him

Can you think back to when you knew God just a little bit? Like, I can hardly remember. What were my thoughts? What was I doing, how did I survive? When He was merely a thought? An idea? When I did not know Him the way I do now? Like.. it’s crazy to just even think about. When He found me, I was in despair. I was lost; hopeless. Hiding. Afraid. Shameful. Doubtful. Unworthy. Unbelieving. Unforgiving. But now, I live out loud. I live in the light. I rejoice in being able to live freely for God. It kind of gets to me when I hear that people in other countries will be murdered for proclaiming their love or hope in Christ. I couldn’t imagine. But I get to live boldly, unapologetically, undeniably, for Christ. I’m surrounded by people who nurtured me from the beginning and now I walk on my own. I stand in His presence hopeful, joyful. I sing His praises. I lift up His name. I read His word. He is literally everything. And I cannot imagine life without Him. Before He found me, man . . it’s funny because when temptation comes to remind you of things of your past, the things you used to enjoy. . & your flesh says ‘go head, girl,’ but the. the Holy Spirit reminds you of not just who you are but Who’s you are. That what excited you before, will not excite you now. I just love how God is always right there. He’s always been. And the more I obey His voice, the stronger I become against the evils of this world. Lord you are just too good. And I thank you for not leaving me where You found me. My God. . . 🙌🏽 your mercy endureth forever. Bless Your Holy Name. Alpha and Omego; beginning and the end. First and the last. Author. Finisher. Redeemer. Savior. Comfort. Peace. You are everything . . to me.