Jane was a young girl, just sixteen. She lived far out in the country so that it was only occasionally she could attend the little chapel where the Word of God was preached.
One Sunday she was reading a book, the biography of an honored Christian lady whom God had used in blessing to others. As she closed the volume, Jane said to herself, “That was a beautiful life.” After a little thought she added, “And I should like to live such a life.”
A few minutes later she knelt down and prayed, asking the Lord to make her His own so that she might live for Him and serve Him in her life. The Lord heard her prayer and gladly accepted her, even as she accepted Him as her Saviour, for He never turns any one away. Jane was supremely happy.
That was the great decision of her life. She went on steadfastly, living for Him whose love had won her young heart, and grew up to be an honored, beloved Christian lady.
Lord, make me from this hour, Thy loving child to be, Kept by Thy power, kept by Thy power, From all that grieveth Thee.
ML-01/30/1977