JANUARY 9, 2020

Four years ago, God sent me a love letter in a black envelope

The love of my life and I parted ways

I descended into the valley of sorrows

I was devastated and could not sleep

In the darkness of the early mornings

I prayed for understanding

I was reminded that “I am your God”

“Put your trust in Me”

“You are my child, a member of My royal family”

“I am always present, My love is eternal”

“Look up and Come to Me”

 “You were born into a world with mankind’s sin

Human to experience the temptations of the world

Position, possessions and the beauty of a young girl

With the pride and ego of an older man”

I realized my sin

I put God’s creations above the Creator

Slowing I began to understand and be transformed

Into His likeness, His character, His perspective

I needed to crucify and bury my earthly desires 

Place first above all things of the world

Put my hope and faith in His hands

It was like I was resurrected from the earth

To be a disciple and servant for His Kingdom

Prayer raised me out of the darkness of the valley

And ascended me to His mountain top

Where God showed me His plan for my life

He allowed me to see the world with His eyes

He changed my earthly ambitions to Heavenly ambitions

All my plans, labors, worries, fears, cares and sorrows

Fell into His heavenly perspective

I began to see things as they appear in God’s eyes

Through His grace, I was free from my sins and sorrows 

Freed from the control of earthly possessions and people

I realized that only my soul will ascend to heaven 

My tears of sorrow became tears of joy

The battle was won by my God 

“My cup runneth over” with His Love

Joy came from a sincere fellowship with My Savior

May I always dwell in His Light and live up to His blessings

Even those in a black envelope, to serve the Lord