Reaching out in prayer ..

In Thailand – A  young Soccer team was trapped in flooded caves. Like everyone else, I wanted to see them and their coach rescued.

In my car, I prayed that they would be rescued, and make it out alive.
I prayed for them to remain brave and to guide the brave rescue workers.

I am sure that many millions of people around the world did the same. With Gods grace, the brave Cave Drivers succeeded in difficult conditions and everyone was saved.

I prayed with thanks. I had no doubt my prayer was listened to.
I understand that what we ask for is not always possible but I am listened to.

I did prayer but didn’t really understand or think about it.

Internal Conflicts

Conflict

Next came a strong feeling – ” It wasn’t good to hold grudges and bad feelings.   I would dredge up past transgressions when dealing with the present.

The voice said to me, this was something that had a negative impact on ME and those around me. I wasn’t right. The answer was there: LET GO, FORGIVE. It made sense.

I made a start on this bit by bit. It immediately had an impact. A positive impact.

I was tired of pettiness, bad feeling, and grudges. They were poison, that does harm to all they touch.

Grudges and bad feelings bring and maintain pain.
Forgiving brings peace.

Every journey starts with a single step

 

Every Journey starts with a single step.

With my Journey, I am many steps down the path. I have made the most important decision change direction and to follow the word. The Word of God.

I am beginning to see, deep inside believed in Jesus. I wanted to be a Christian.  I was a  Christian that didn’t have a home.  Something  I didn’t share with anyone, even myself.

Some background:-

I suffered from Depression, and at that time it seemed very dark. However, there was always a voice in my head/ heart that said there was HOPE. There was a tomorrow.  There was more to come.

Things did improve,  many years later.  I had reduced my antidepressant dose. All seemed to be fine, however, it was too soon and my too much.  I experience a period of shock and feeling low.

I had the love and support of my fiance. The voice in my head/heart told me it would pass. I believed. Each day as I set off to work while driving I would pray. It helped. In fact, it really helped. In a short period of time. It did get better.

I knew something was there.

The Journey Begins

I am born again.
I have accepted Jesus into my heart and life.
It feels great (understatement).
A new family of brother and sisters in faith, starting on a journey.

Its been a number of weeks since that affirmation of faith. I have listened to fellow Christian’s testify. I wanted to record mine, to see it down on paper (so to speak).

The plan is to slowly fill out the story, starting with the proceeding events. Also to document some of the events on the most wonderful Journey in Faith.

I am not sure I will ever show this to anyone.
It is more than anything for myself.

If however, you are reading this:-

God Bless you and Shalom.

(Below: The  Bible Project – Advent)

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