2/12/21

ONCE


This post was written for Five Minute Friday. 
Word prompt--ONCE 
Five minutes to free write about it.
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I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind but now I see...

These words from Amazing Grace by John Newton popped into my mind the moment I saw this week's FMF prompt. They are the story of my life.

Throughout my early years I felt a desperate need to feel significant, and after my husband's untimely death, went on a search for roots and purpose that led me to become steeped in New Age and occult doctrines. My vulnerability led me to believe in a lie that I persuaded others to believe in as well. But the LORD, in His infinite mercy, did not leave me there.

At a time when I was convinced that I had all the answers and was no longer seeking, He used a very improbable journey to rescue me from out of the darkness and lead me into the light.
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16 comments:

  1. Loretta2/12/21, 3:08 AM

    Wow. I am so grateful for God's amazing grace. He was constantly with you, your lamp in The darkness holding your hand. That is a very brave and honest post. Beautiful. Your fmf neighbour #6

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  2. Wemi Omotosho2/12/21, 5:02 AM

    Grateful for God's amazing grace! What a powerful testimony #fmf7

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  3. Susan2/12/21, 10:55 AM

    But, HE DID. PRAISE HIS NAME!

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  4. Deirdre2/12/21, 11:11 AM

    Praise God for his faithfulness!! FMF #17

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  5. Andrew2/12/21, 1:09 PM

    He comes from California,
    persuasive when he talks,
    and let me please just warn ya,
    he thinks that crystal rocks
    have some magic properties
    some universal bind
    to win the spirit-lottery
    but I think he's lost his mind,
    'cause it's a rock, for goodness' sake,
    like you pick up from the dirt;
    if of this nonsense you partake
    you're in a world of hurt
    for it's tough to make apology
    to God, when you chose geology.

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    1. Amie Wills2/12/21, 2:06 PM

      Come on, Andrew. Why do you have to hate on California? =)

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    2. Andrew2/12/21, 8:24 PM

      No hate intended, AMie...California just happens to rhyme with 'warn ya'.

      I actually went to school at UC Santa Barbara...yes, I often wore a wetsuit to class so as not to miss point-break time. No-one questioned this.

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  6. Amie Wills2/12/21, 2:06 PM

    Thank God for this!

    Amie, FMF #34

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  7. Wise Hearted2/12/21, 3:15 PM

    I got into some cultish stuff in my seeking years, so glad Christ continue to draw me though, He alone has filled up the hole in my soul.

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  8. Anita Ojeda2/12/21, 6:55 PM

    How intriguing! God can work with us any time and anywhere. Your testimony will help others find truth.

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  9. Mari2/12/21, 8:08 PM

    One of my favorite songs! I've read your story and its a wonderful story of God's grace!

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  10. netablogs2/13/21, 6:45 PM

    I'm looking forward to reading your story!

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  11. Caregivertess2/15/21, 11:05 AM

    WOW! I want to read more! Great blog! And thanks for reading my blog and commenting.

    ❤️Terri D
    #14 FMF

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  12. photowannabe2/15/21, 2:12 PM

    Praise God for never letting you go!!
    Those words definitely have profound meaning for you.
    Sue

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  13. Sandi2/28/21, 11:01 AM

    💜 Amen amen amen amen.

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  14. Veronica Lee2/28/21, 10:33 PM

    Amen, Sandra.

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