Dear Friend

After hearing a piece of your childhood story I am rejoicing that God rescued you from the dominion of darkness and transferred you to the kingdom of His beloved son. (Col 1:13) It is because of His great love and mercy He took you out of the life style you grew up in and now holds you in His arms as your loving heavenly Father and faithful Savior. Before you even knew Him as your Lord and Savior He was working in you to see the destructiveness of sin and drawing you to Himself.

Therefore my dear friend I pray that you will reject the assumption that it was by your strong will and determination that you left that lifestyle but understand that if God had not intervened in your life you would have continued in it.   (1Cor 15:11) Self-righteousness and pride makes us think we saved ourselves and leads to works righteousness, which is the viscous cycle of trying to earn God’s blessings. But understanding the depth of God’s grace leads to trust and faith and peace.

So enjoy living in the kingdom of His beloved son, which is resting in His sovereign love for you, believing in the redeeming work of Christ and trusting in the sanctifying work of the Spirit. Rejoice and give thanks for the good work he has begun in you and will carry on to completion.