There was a long time.

Growing up that I didn’t know any better.

I sinned against man, and God.

No one explained me the difference between right and wrong.

So, I kept on sinning.

Against my parents and family.

 

It wasn’t until my formidable years,

That I met Jesus and was introduced to the Bible.

I learned that the wages of sin were death,

Immediately stressing me out.

As I read on and learned more.

Fear was my constant companion through this time.

 

It stated in black and white,

That the only way to the Father was through Jesus.

There was no other way.

I had to declare I was a sinner and ask for forgiveness,

Then invite Jesus to be Lord of my Life.

There could be no other way for fear to leave me.

Or for me to land at the Pearly Gates when life was over.

It didn’t seem so hard,

But keeping true to your word was not easy.

You had to live your live out loud, for all to see.

That you were a Child of God,

And remained true to your word.

It’s been over twenty years since I invited Jesus into my life.

 

I wish I could say it was easy, but good old satan was having none of that.

He kept trying to pull me down,

And I strengthened my resolve.

Finally, I was no longer inundated with fear,

If it wasn’t for God’s grace and mercy,

I shudder to think of where I would end up.

 

I’ve lived my life out loud for the world to see,

I have Jesus as a Savior, God as a Father, and

The Holy Spirit as my Comforter

I’m going to live this day unlike any other.

I will surrender to His love.

I’m going to let the warmth and beauty embrace ne,

For in His world, I am truly free.