My Calling
The hand of the Lord has always been with me, I truly believe this. I’ve felt his presence and touch, as I still do today.
Now I’m not saying I’ve always listened to him or followed in his footsteps, but I’ve always made my way back to him. Asking for his forgiveness and letting him know that I want to feel his touch again.
Well I have to say the Lord listened to me and didn’t give up on me. He reassured me that the spirit of the Lord was and will always be with me, and he helped reassured my faith in myself.
Faith in myself, that was a big hurdle to overcome. I’ve been known to have a big ego sometimes, but when it came to believing in myself I didn’t know how to or trust it. I was scared, scared to let myself follow and put my faith in another.
I went to church most Sundays with my parents but was never forced to be baptized. My parents believed that I should make that decision myself when I was old enough. Well it took many years to realize that I did want to commit to the Lord and now I feel a calling to preach his gospel.
Believe me I’m still scared at times but now I know I’ve never been alone.
Rev. Sonya D. Payne
April 25, 2012
