From Sin To Salvation: Making The Right-Turn Off Self!

Present Life Was Walking On The King's Highway!
He Had Stepped Off The Road To Destruction
And
Had Made The Right Turn Off Self
And
Jumped Over That Pleasant Brook Called Selfish Desire
And
Was Seriously Seeking The Savior!
He Is Climbing Higher And Higher!

Saved By Grace Through Faith 

Is 

His New Companion
But
Past Life
- In Alligator Fashion -
Is Dogging His Steps!

Now ...

If You Are A Bible-Reading Christian
It Has To Be Obvious To You That
Accuser Of The Brethren's Sticky Fingers
Are All Over Past Life's Actions!
He is Acting Like A Read Cad!

Present Life Had Not Wanted To Give Up Past Life
Because
He Had Been Such A Comfortable
Known
Easy-Going Quantity!
What You Saw Was, Well, What You Saw!

Past Life Was Handsome In A Funny Way With
A Cleft In His Chin
And
Boasting A Firm, Square, Jaw!

Past Life Was - Is - A Slob
A Sloth
A Sinner Bold With Eyes Squinty
Heart Cold
Legs Crooked
And
Ears Out Of Tune!
He Laughed Like A Loon!
He Could Make Music With Two Silver Spoons!

Past Life Had Lost His Pick
When Present Life Had Met
Old ... Always New ... Truth For The Ages!

Truth For The Ages ... 

What Can I Say About Truth For The Ages!?!
Truth For The Ages Just ... Is!
He Doesn't Change!
Won't Play Dress-up!
Stands Firm Against The Wiles Of The Devil!
Can't Be Coerced!
Won't Be Threatened!
Will Not Run!
Won't Turn Aside To Fables!
Is Not A Partner With Sin
And
Is Always At War With Deceit! 

He's A Straight Arrow 

Positioned Always At The Draw!
He Has No Flaws
And
Wisdom Is Ever At His Right Side!
He Offers Everyone Going To Heaven
A Freed-From-Sin Ride!

The Ride Is Not Always Comfortable
But
Arrival At The Posted Destination Is Sure 

And
The Way Is Secure!

Severed Ties ...

From The Time Past Life Realized That
Truth For The Ages Was Wooing Present Life
He Made An Emergency Call To His Family
Those Agents Of King Fraud
The Adversary Of The Lord Christ
And
The Pretender To The Throne Of The Holy God!

Connections ...

The First One To Answer The Call To Arms Was
Debilitating Doubt
The Darling Of Damnation
She Who Made Lot's Wife Look Back
She Who Made Eve With A Serpent Talk Back
She Who Made Cain Choose To Obey God According To Self
She Who Makes The Unwise Place The Word Of God
On The Out Of Sight Shelf!

I Should Let You Know That
Once Debilitating Doubt 

Is 

In The Game
- To All Intents And Purposes -
De Dog Dun Dead!
Game Ovah!
Put De Sod Pun De Duppy!
He Ain't Coming Back!

The Harpies NOT The Harpists ...

The Legion Of Doom Was Rejoicing
Because
A Child Newly Lost To Them Was Soon Returning Home
Until ...

Persevering Faith Of Jacob
Unyielding Persistence Of Elijah
Love Of God Abides
Available Grace
Free Mercy
Unwavering Trust
Forgiveness For Confessed Sin
Godly Sorrow
And
Godly Fear
Wrapped Their Gentle, Loving, Arms
- Strong In The Lord Christ -
Around Present Life!

The Lion, Raging, Roared!
Roared!ROARED!

Oh, For A Faith That 

Will Not Shrink ...

Present Life Was Shaking But Resolute!

Black Tar Balls Came Flying

AndSerpentine Darts Started Stinging!

Soon Enough ...

"The King Of Love My Shepherd Is!"
Singing In Present Life's Voice
Is Heard!

Old Deads Were Being Raised Up!
That Is That
Past Life Was Being Thrown Up In Present  Life's Face
And
This Continued Unabated
Supposedly Creating Doubt In Present Life
Until Faith Is The Victory That Overcomes The World
Was Seen Holding His Hands
Patting His Back
Kissing His Cheek And His Forehead
And
Feeding The Soul Of Present Life!

He Cried Out ...

Heaven With Jesus Christ Is My Soul's Sole Goal!
I Can't Fix My Past Life
But Jesus Christ Can!
I've Given Jesus My Confession
And I've Uttered My Heartfelt Repentance
And My Joy In Jesus Is Full

Because
It Can't Be Begged Bought Bartered Nor Sold!

My Present Life Is In My Hand!
I Have Choices!
I Have Chances!
I Have Hard, Unpopular, Decisions To Make
And I Will Tell You, Fellow Travellers, That
By God's Great Grace
With Strength For My Journey
And Courage For My Way To Take
The Holy Spirit Of The Living God
Will Help Me 

The Right Decisions To Conscientiously Make!

The Past Is In God's Hands!
The Present Is In My Hands
And
- By Invitation Issued To Him
By My Will Free -
The Heart Of My Maker
My Lord, God And King
And
Not Some Damned-For-Eternity Fake
Who Is A Smooth Operator
And
The Lake Of Fire Undertaker!

Yesterday Is The Past: I Can't Go Back!
I Won't Look Back!
Tomorrow Is Not Promised
But I Shall Live With Hope!
Today ... The Present ... Is A Gift
And
With The Lord Of Life Guiding My Path
I Shall On, In ... With
The Rock Of Ages Live!

I Looked Inward ... Rottenness!
I Looked Around ... Urge To Sin!
I Looked Up ... Heard The Call To Salvation
And
By Gentle Persuasion
Holy Ministration
Heavenly Food
Undying Love
Blessed Hope
And
The Beloved Truth For The Ages
I Stand Before Almighty God
Convicted Of Sin
Convinced Of Righteousness

From The Ways Of The World Turned AwayHaving Godly Sorrow For My Own Sin
Holding The Lord Of Glory In Godly Fear
And
Marching Militantly To Realm Zion
Knowing That With
The Persevering Faith Of Jacob
The Unyielding Persistence Of Elijah
The Integrity Of Joseph
And
The Servant's Attitude Of Jesus The Lord Christ
I Shall Be The Over-Comer
In Resisting The Demonic Device!
I Shall Live The Eternal Life!

The Way Home To Glory Is Not Easy!
The Fight For Life Is Not Short!
Satan Is Ever My Adversary
And
Jesus Is The King In My Heart
And
By His Grace
Through My Working Faith
I Shall From Henceforth
From His Riven-For-Me Side
Never, Ever, Depart!
My Plowing Is Not In The Dark!