John 15:16 "Chosen"

I used to think I'd chosen to follow God. That the choice was mine initially, but I"ve been reading this verse a little lately and I think I may have it backwards.

John 15:16
"You didn't choose me. I chose you.I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name."

I remember when I prayed and asked Jesus to forgive me and dwell in me. On Halloween of all nights.

I felt that I had made the best choice of my whole life. And I still do. I'd be lost without God.

However, the more I read and pray the more I realise that I was chosen before I was even born. It just took me 23 years to realise it. I still find it so amazing that there are 7,200,000,000 people on this planet and God cares enough to specifically call me to Him. That He would love me so much that He would send His son to take my sins.

I am eternally grateful that I haven't had to earn His love and forgiveness.

I am chosen by the most high. The very provider of the breath in my body.

Sometimes when things are going wrong and you feel distant from God always remember that He chose you!

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