Here at the ministry we have some wonderful supporters On such person Kath’s Sister Patsy she lives in a different part of the country, Patsy was very generous to share her story through Poem with us. We know there are many people out there who will be encouraged by this testimony poem of Patsy as we are at the ministry.

So we are using it as our Weekend Inspiration. Enjoy Patsy faith spoken through it as well as her love for The Lord.

MY JOURNEY IN GRACE
(01/07/2021)
I grew up knowing God was real,
I shouldn’t lie and I mustn’t steal
I knew I loved Him deep inside
But if I sinned, I could not hide.
I soon learned when I went to school
How important it was to obey the rule
If you sinned, and life was a mess
Then to the priest you must confess.

My life became a constant battle
Sometimes like sheep led to slaughter like cattle,
Afraid of a sovereign God, full of power and judgement
Whose righteousness and authority on us He would vent
So, I learned my lessons and studied well,
Received the sacraments to avoid going to hell,
But Jesus was always close by my side,
Showing me that because of love He had died.

Although I never realized the truth way back then
I thought He was Judge much more than a friend,
He continued to lead me right to the place
Where I came to experience His Amazing Grace.
So many times, He lifted me up
Comforted, helped, and refilled my cup
I wish that I’d realized the full truth of His Word
And not been so influenced by what I had heard.

He’s revealed that He’s written His word in my heart
If only I’d known that right from the start
I may not have felt so guilty and beaten
But appreciated more His forgiveness and freedom
I know I have sinned and I caused the rift,
But my salvation and righteousness are my Father’s gift.
It was, and it is, and it is to come
Forgiveness is mine because of the death of His Son.

But His resurrection has brought me much more,
I now live under grace instead of the law,
With His spirit and His word alive here within,
I learning to hear and be directed by Him
Once a life full of fear, of judgement and sin,
Changed to love, joy and peace, and Righteousness in Him.
One of love and acceptance of neighbors around
Where grace and mercy truly abound.

With all our choices comes consequences,
Sometimes freedom, sometimes fences!
Learning how to make good choices
Is up to us as He won’t force us,
We learn that we will make mistakes
And as a Good Father His heart aches.
But His love and grace will guide us through
He’s always there for me and you.

Our commands have changed, from law to love
His Spirit fits ours just like a glove
So we can love Him, ourselves and each other
To share all we are with our sister and brother.
My challenge these days is not focused on sin,
But expressing His Love that overflows from within,
Learning just how to be non-judgemental,
In freedom and love and not regimental.

Patsy

Thanks so much Patsy your words of testimony are so encouraging we look forward to more of your words of wisdom spoken through faith and love over the coming months.

God Bless

OFJ