I have been a believer in Christ for a long time. I have lived a very full and colorful life and I admit God was not always in the center of it. You see I was saved fairly simply in 1993 without much fanfare or a "hitting rock bottom" story. I was baptised the following year and knew right away the importance of faithful tithing, regular church going and daily bible reading. I was leading a full and devout life. Within 2 years I backslid. Back to the abyss....way back. I was dabbling in things I had no business being involved in and my life took a serious turn for the worst. My first marriage fell apart, my promotion as the youngest and first female Vice President of my company crumbled and the new man I was involved with drove me to the brink of depression and despair. I never felt so distraught. I was a complete and utter mess. I sunk so low I could not even sleep at night. I was surrounded by people but never felt so alone. I am so grateful that the Lord never took His eye off me. He allowed me to walk this walk because He gave me this free will and although it broke His heart, He allowed me to fall. But once a person falls, they either stay down or they get back up. By the grace of God, I got back up and realized what a disaster my life became without Christ in the center. I got on my knees and asked Him to forgive me and help me. By His mercy and grace, I ended the relationship, stopped dabbling in things that were not of God and rededicated my life to Him in January of 1996. He forgave me, wiped away my tears and healed my wounds and made me whole. I was blessed with a new career opportunity and moved to Georgia and dedicated my life to Him. I became financially stable and extremely successful and learned more about the Lord. You see for me the easy time I had finding God did not teach me the depth of Him and the love He had for me. I did not know what anointing was, obedience and reward, true grace until I got back up. I am so grateful that He loved me so much that He forgave me and healed me of all my transgressions. He can do that for you too. Believe me no matter what you have done or where you are right now, He will restore you. Don't ever think it is too late or your mess ups are too grave for His redemption....they are not. By His stripes we are healed and He will forgive you just like He did for me. I promise you!
Micah 7:19
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