My Story: A Poetic Testimony of My New Life

If ever there was evidence that God is found by those who are unchurched…this is it! Friends, I was an opinionated, vocal, religiously opposed, independent, liberal-minded person. But, God met me where I was….and brought me to where I am today.

Which is exactly the same–but with a completely opposite viewpoint than before! You know, I never forget that…I know what it is like to live without the mind of Christ, and then be transformed by His grace. It is easy to keep it real when you remember.

 Here's My Story

You called,

I listened and paused to look your way

busy chasing my own dreams, not ready to obey.

Barely hesitating, uncertain in my glance,

Surely I ‘m not worthy – so I left my life to chance…

You called again,

this time I stopped and pondered on your truth.

I contemplated, as you waited-

patient through and through.

You watched me in my blindness

falter, stumble and fall.

You watched with loving, longing eyes but I couldn’t comprehend it all.

You reached to me from heaven,

and tried to lift me up-

how sad I didn’t understand the blood within the cup.

Still, you did not give up…

I stood my ground stubbornly.

Full of pride and confidence,

I clung to my own ignorance-

thinking ” I can do this on my own”.

So satan smiled for a little while,

another sinner lost- and far from home.

But…the love of Jesus!

Crucified, for me he died- Yes, even me!

Humbly, I fell to my knees,

at last the realization,

no more need for contemplation.

Jesus has made me see! Jesus has set me free!

In His name is my victory.

Now, I give thanks every day.

I praise the Lord, I thank the Lord,

for His Son who is The Life, The Truth, The Way.

I lay down my life, I give it all to Him –

in His name I live and pray.

To God be the Glory,

In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

~ Dawn