Seven Years

Hey Jesus,

You’ve been with me my whole life; knew me in my mother’s womb; chose me for such a time as this.
But I met you seven years ago, today.
Today we celebrate you and me and the joyful, joyful time we’ve had.
You’ve refined me.
You’ve loved me.
You’ve made me brave and strong.
You’ve been a safe place.
You’ve softened my heart and tongue.
You’ve turned malice into gentleness.
You’ve shown me how to be a rock for others when all I wanted to do was throw stones.
You’ve made me see how I matter.
You’ve shown me grace and mercy.
You’ve given countless chances and hold nothing against me.
You’ve made heavy things lighter.
And harder things bearable.
You’ve set me apart.
I have a gift created in me by you. A gift you’ve taught me to steward well.
You’ve brought love in many forms and taken it away, too.
You have my back.
You have my heart.
You have my affection and devotion.
You’ve changed me so deeply, only you can fully know. I’m still not perfect, and I never will be but all that you’ve done is a miracle.
I don’t have to stay where I am, how I am, there’s something better, freer and sweeter.
I didn’t see what I needed saving from, but you saved me still because I chose...I chose to say yes and stay in the yes.
Thank you, God for saving me. 🗣🗣 you’re so good!