Acceptance can mean so many things based on its application yet at its base it simply stands for a willingness to allow something or someone access. There are many times when we allow things/people access to US when it would be prudent if we did not.
Two weeks ago, prior to my UK trip, my youngest son accepted the alter call and accepted Christ for his own. I would not have known this had occurred if one of the elders did not walk up and tell me. You see, when the call came I bowed my head, closed my eyes and began to earnestly pray for anyone struggling with the decision of acceptance. Who knew my son would be one of those I was praying for. He described the event as feeling a tugging and knowing that he was supposed to go down to the alter. Tears of humility and joy well up in my eyes as I recall his words.
What if my son had continued to fight with what he felt was a calling? I am not suggesting that he would be lost or anything like that, I am suggesting that the war would continue to be waged inside his mind and body. When I asked him how he felt after he went up, he stated he was relieved. I continued to inquire, he told me he had been struggling with this decision for some time but was afraid. I told him that I understood and it was completely normal as this is a big decision. Now that he has accepted the call, the real work begins.
What you might ask? The work of preparing him for the next stage of this spiritual war we are in. The first step is always acceptance of the gift that someone LOVES us in-spite of the worst you can think of yourself! Next comes the preparation of being able to deal with those voices ( see my entry on voices) and navigate the unshaky seas of choices and what they mean. As for me, its time to recalibrate and continue to be one of his trusty compasses he will need along this journey.
We all need different compasses in our lives for different situations. I accept the challenge, will you be a compass for someone else who may be in need of one?
Blessings,
-d
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