Lately, I have been thinking of the notion of how we should never turn back, after we have decided to follow God. As I write this, I am reminded of the many women and men of God that I have encountered while on this journey, and who have absolutely helped me along the way to get here. I am overcome with gratitude and thankfulness to these individuals, as thy have shaped me into who I have become. I am also very saddened when I think about the other women and men of God who helped me-along the way-to get to where I am now; but they got tired of this walk, because it got too hard for them to continue on. Because of this, somehow or somewhere, they have now chosen to follow other religions and/or other superior/religious beings.
I'm reminded of how I sat in a great and mighty apostolic church one time, and one of this church's highly anointed elders was getting ready to baptize someone and welcome this individual into this church. At this event, he spoke with so much power and authority to this individual, regarding what this walk includes and how to stay with it and on it. This mighty elder said, "No matter how hard it gets from this point on, don't loose this fire! So many people give up and lose the fire on this walk. But, don't loose this fire!!" These words resonated with me greatly, and penetrated something within me. I was also battling some things during this time, and these words helped shaped my vision and my purpose.
These words also shaped me for the calling that was very present on my life-the very one that I walk in now. I have often recalled those words, as I entered seasons of struggle. When I see another woman or man of God fall by the wayside, or cave into the issues of life, I still remember those words, and I am overcome with a desire to pray with them and for them. I then remember the absolute importance to stay this course, regardless of what comes my way.
So, as I write this blog now, I want to encourage anybody and implore everybody, when we decide to follow God, let us never turn back again! Let us keep that fire, as we continue on this journey, within ourselves, and for Him!! Let us always be willing to let Him and His word flow through us, in any situation, and every season! It will be so worth in/at the end!
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