Come to Jesus

Come to Jesus.

You are driving home. To be honest, you should have left the party hours ago!

Yet that new lady from accounts department, was so funny and amusing, time slipped by. You are aware that you are over the limit; whose going to know anyway, after all you took the back road. Suddenly a violent storm breaks! The thunder crashes with lightening flashing. The car goes into a skid and lands in a culvert. By some miracle you are able to climb out the car. Your journey home now begins!

Panic sets in as you are frightened. You’ve heard so many stories about this part of the country, hi-jacking and assaults. You run blindly and soon are lost.

You see a bush and you crawl under for protection. Tears pour down your face as you assess your situation.

He has been watching you for some time. In fact you could perhaps say He planned this! He has already dispatched angels to keep you safe.

Suddenly you remember stories heard long ago in Sunday School. You enjoyed them so much, in fact you loved church when you were growing up. Then slowly you were drawn away.

“Jesus, please help me! I am lost.” You call out.

You feel a presence. He is right beside you. Gently He lifts you up and carries you in His arms.

This above scenario applied to me many years ago. I was lost, having been brought up in a family that went to church, I knew the way. Yet the way of the world seemed so enticing. Surely I could have some fun and then when I was too old to party, i would then go back to church!

Jesus tells us all to come to Him. He invites the rich, poor, sick, healthy, lovely and unlovely to come to Him. He knows your situation and He understands far better than anybody else. There is no sin too awful or bad that cannot be forgiven. He gave His life for You. He loves you with an ever-lasting love. He wants you to come as you are. No need to get all dressed up and smart. Just heed His call. You don’t have to be the brainiest person alive, heed His call.

He died an awful death for you. He loves you unconditionally. He took all sin upon Himself so that we can be free.http://www.faithwritersjesuspage.weebly.com/

Lessons learnt!

It is 7 weeks since my unfortunate accident. Boy, have I learnt some lessons.

Firstly the saying "Patience is a virtue, virtue is a grace" is so very true. Unfortunately I wasn't a very patient person at he start of this journey. True, I have often asked the Lord for patience, and He certainly answered me this time around! He has taught me to wait upon other people, as I needed people to drive me to appoitments. Difficult one that when I was so used to my independence. Waiting for people to fetch me and then having them follow me around wherever I walked was somewhat difficult, yet I soon grew into it.

Secondly to take nothing for granted! How lucky I was that it only my arm that was broken. It could so easily been a hip or a leg, especially as I suffer from Oestoporosis. God was surely there. Friends were so kind with cooking meals, praying for me and sending messages of hope.
I have truly come to realize the value of having loads of friends. Thanks guys, you really helped me through.

The most important lesson though and one I shall never forget is the one that there is a God and He never leaves you or forsakes you. When I had my mini black out while I was alone at home and outside, He enabled me to finally get indoors and phone my husband. Although at the time I had felt so alone and frightened He sure came through for me. He sent the right person to visit me while I was lying in hospital, alone and in agony awaiting surgery. She is a dear friend and a true angel.

I've had to learn to slow down and to allow others to help. To not only give but to receive humbly. To allow others into my "space" and to check my attitude.

Life is slowly returning to normal. This week I began to drive around the suburb we live in. I am beginning to be able to use my left arm and hand again. I know it will be awhile before I have the full use again, but at least I am getting there.

Thank you Father God for your angels which protected me that day.
Thank you for the love of friends and family.
Most of all thank you that You never leave us or forsake us.
May I continue to be so aware of Your never-ending love and mercy for as long as I live.