JESUS My Lord and Savior
© All Rights Reserved -Anastasia Diamond
Prayerful reflections on my life…as I approach my 64th birthday
Birthdays are such a precious time to celebrate all that God can do in the life of those who choose to follow HIM.
I never thought I would live this long! But…I am so very happy, pleased and blessed that I have.
I am so immeasurably grateful that I answered the Holy Spirit’s call on my life.
I have absolutely no doubt that I would have died in my sin…so many years ago…for so many reasons…had I not chosen to follow Jesus.I am a sinner…saved and forgiven by HIS grace, and through His mercy.
I remember the audible pounding in my heart…as HE convicted me…and called me to choose, and follow Jesus.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…for my New Birth Day…the day I was re-born, in and through You.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…that You never gave up on me during all those years I searched for Your truth in so many strange, mystical, and occult places.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…that You never gave up on me as I stumbled in my unrepentant sinfulness.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You… that You never gave up on me when I was so very unlovable in the thoughts of my mind, words of my mouth, and actions of my body.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…that You loved me in the midst of my sin…while giving me a hope and promise for a new beginning, in and through Your Son, Jesus.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…that You continue to love me today…in the midst of my continuing human frailties.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…for giving me Your Holy Spirit wisdom, guidance, and correction.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You… for the process of sanctification…as I grow in submitting my will to Your divine will for my life.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…that You have made beauty of the ashes of my life.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…for the family, friends and foes in my life…as I grow from every relationship, when I submit them all to You.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…that You sent Your Son, Jesus Christ…to live, die, and resurrect for me.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You… for every moment of my life; each has drawn me closer to You, which is the only place I want to be.
Dear Abba Father, I praise You and thank You…for the rest of my life; may I live every day drawing closer to You, walking Your narrower road…and reflecting Your light and love, in Your Name, to all I meet