Jesus has stood at the door of our hearts throughout our lives, patiently waiting for an invitation. Many of us have welcomed Him in, but it prompts us to ask: how have we treated Him since then? Eventually, the reality of death will knock at our door, often when we least expect it. It would be unwise to put off contemplating the questions raised here. Personally, I feel the need for a significant change; the past three years have been chaotic and unsettling. When I reflect on the questions I have posed and compare them to my current life, I find myself feeling like a stranger to who I once was. Whatever time the Lord grants me, it is essential for me to make that turnaround.
This has become evident to me, as Jesus took me back into my past early this year. It was for a very short spell, but I changed to be my real self. Now, when I reflect on that 'mountain-top experience', I see a different me out there. I need to figure out how to 'unshackle' myself, without running away from the reality.