The Conviction of Love.

Last night, as I stood at my French doors, watching the rain pour down, I was reminded of the peace that comes from being in the presence of God. The sound of the rain and thunder was a soothing balm to my soul, a reminder of the calm that can be found in the midst of life's storms. But as I reflected on the beauty of the moment, my mind began to wander back to a time when my Saturdays were filled with tears and emptiness.

I remember hiding behind the curtain of nightclubs, seeking validation in the attention of others. But God, in His infinite mercy, had a different plan. He brought me back to life, rescuing me from the deadness of sin and restoring me to a life of purpose and meaning.

The Bible says in Romans 8:1, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." But on one Sunday morning on my way to church (after I spent the Saturday night clubbing), I felt the weight of condemnation, a heavy conviction that I had cheated on God, allowing my flesh to be broken into a world where my heart and soul were dead. I felt like the adulterous woman, caught in the act of sin and ashamed to show my face.

But God, in His love and mercy, did not condemn me. Instead, He called me back to Himself, reminding me of His faithfulness and love. As the Psalmist says, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

That day, I made a decision to turn away from the emptiness of sin and to follow God wholeheartedly. I lost many friendships, but I gained back myself, His plan and purpose. And I know that I am not alone in this journey. Many of us have been seeking fulfillment in the wrong places, trying to fill the void in our hearts with cheap substitutes.

But God offers us something better. He offers us a life of victory, a life of purpose and meaning. He offers us His love, a love that is pure and unconditional. As the Apostle Paul says, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." (Romans 12:1)

I urge you, dear reader, to give God a chance. Let Him show you what real love is. Let Him restore you to a life of purpose and meaning. And let Him wash you white as snow, making you a new creation in Christ Jesus.

—MC©️

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