Picture of the day:
So, for today:
Sherry and her
brother Vernon would go thru all the family giving what year time etc each was
born. Not me. I know 3 birthdays, my
daddy’s, because his was 3 days before mine. Sherry’s of course because I forgot
it one time; then of course, mine. LOL
That is why
I cannot tell you (date wise) when “I SAW THE LIGHT!”
I know it was
after I was stationed in Charlotte. I do
not know even if it was before or after I retired. I could have been in the building business by then, I
do not know.
In the old days
there was a song that had these words in it:
“I can tell
you now the time, I can take you to the place, where the Lord saved me by his
wonderful grace!”
Well, that is not
me. I DO remember the place. It was
probably a Sunday Morning. But I do
remember a friend was singing a solo, mid service. It was not an ‘Alter Call’ but during the service.
It was actually in our home church. The
one where I met my sweetheart.
I think the
song was ‘Because He Lives’.
Normally in
church, in my head, I was making plans, if I was building at the time I would
have been going over the next house plans in my mind, or thinking of what sub contractors
to use, etc.
BUT for 'some
reason' I started listening to the song. I am not saying the voice was audible,
but I heard, “Okay Jack, It has been long enough, it is time for you to come back home!”
I sat there
listening to Sammy Oxendine (RIP) sing.
The words grabbed my heart. Before
I even realized it I had stood and made my way to the aisle, then to the
Alter. I cannot remember but I am sure
some gathered around me to pray. Sherry
told me later she thought I was leaving the church when stood up and started
walking.
Most people
had no idea how far I had wandered. It was never advertised that I did not
believe in God.
Anyway, I did
not feel a heavy burden roll away. BUT I felt CLEAN. I felt GOOD. I felt as if I had just
returned from a long USN deployment aboard ship away from family. It is hard to explain, maybe it was the washing and the feeling of: BEING FORGIVEN.
I guess I got up
and returned to my seat. Sammy said he had no idea why I was in the alter.
BUT it was good to be back. Sherry, who never
faltered. Never fussed at me, but had
just continued to be my SWEETHEART; She did act like she was very happy, when she hugged my neck. ;-).
Anyway, that
is the long story, LONG.
I do love you guys
who read this.
PS:
Life wasn't perfect, but things were much better around our house...…. ;-)
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6 comments:
The only way I keep track of the time and date is by looking at the calendar, Thankfully I do write a lot down. Sometimes I even refer back to blogger as I record my life on these pages. I'm so glad you found Jesus. He always knows the right time and place.
This is yet another great article we'd love to see on The Christian Lounge:
https://thechristianlounge4u.blogspot.com/
if only you'd give us permission. If you're interested please write to me - enquiries@holyvisions.co.uk
God bless.
Jack - I just loved the three-part story. Kept me interested in the answer and the ending. Glad you re-found the LORD!
Praise God!!
I love the hymn Because He Lives!
The hymn that touched my heart when I got saved is Into My Heart.
I love that song! Like Victor said, I'd love to see your words on his Christian Lounge.
We don't talk about it, but one day after my son returned from Desert Storm he shared how, after his grandfather died suddenly, he decided he hated God and turned his back. (I never realized that!) Only on an exercise overseas, years later -- not knowing why, one day he was so overcome by emotion he had to pull his vehicle to the side of the road. Sobbing uncontrollably, he said he remembers crying, "I'm so sorry, God."
I LOVE Because He Lives...such a powerful song. And I love your story. That is perfect. God knows exactly when and how to reach us. I can't say that I remember a time when I didn't believe, but I do remember a time when I more fully believed and it became a personal relationship with Christ. The song I remember most was "Fill My Cup, Lord" I was actually a youth counselor at a Christian youth camp for the summer, and that song was our theme song. We counselors would sing it at camp and also at churches we visited in between camp sessions. God reached into my heart and made it a personal decision to follow Him, and the next summer I was marrying my hubby who later became a Pastor. (that wasn't his plan or mine we got married, but God already knew it would be HIS plan, and He just had to get us together to bring it to pass.) I love to hear how God works in our hearts and lives to bring about His will. For some of us, it just takes a little longer...but always in God's perfect time! Blessings!!
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