Luke 15:3-7:
In this passage, Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine sheep to go after the one that is lost, and that there will be more rejoicing in heaven over the lost sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not need to be found.
Several years ago, it was said that I was too far lost to ever come back. And I will admit that at that time the last thing I wanted was the church or God.
It was a really rough time in my life, and I didn’t think God could help me- so into that valley I went. I stayed there for awhile thinking I knew what I was doing. But one night, He must have been tired of what I was doing, so He had me get up and start climbing that mountain. It took awhile, but with His help and guidance I got through it.
Romans 11-29:
God will never give you a gift and take it back.
So I might have been struggling, but God knew that in order for me to return to Him, I needed to see that no matter what I was dealing with, He was there. All I needed was to have the faith to believe in him.
What I’m saying is… Don’t let anyone ever say that you are too far lost. If I had listened to what was said, I’m not sure where I would be… But God.
I pray this will help someone that feels lost and can’t get back. Believe me, it’s never too late.
Remember, always keep your cup full.
Lou Ann Virden is the author of the blog Farmhouse, Coffee and Jesus. She is very active in her church. She volunteers in the food pantry, usher/greeter team, and cleaning crew. She is on the prayer team, is over the sound room team, and she writes the newsletter for her church. Lou Ann and her husband Donnie will be relaunching The Refuge 180 Evangelism Ministry. They have been married for over 40 years. They live on her husband’s family farm with their dog Hunter. In the summer they are busy canning what they harvest from their garden. Her hobbies include going to the beach, reading, camping, and serving however she can. She hopes that her blogs inspires someone that might be dealing with a similar situation.
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