Called to Priesthood

A Story of Transformation

David had never thought about God. Life, to him, was all about survival—doing whatever it took to make it through each day not minding whether someone might get hurt. He had made some bad choices: stealing, lying, and even betraying people who once trusted him. His latest mistake, getting caught in a business scam, had left him jobless and alone.  

Sitting on a park bench with nothing but regret, he replayed the past in his mind. “There’s no way back from this, I’ve messed up too much.” he thought.  

That was when he heard a voice beside him.  

“Hey, are you okay?”  

David turned briefly to see an older man, holding a sandwich and a cup of coffee.  

“I’m fine.” David muttered.  

“You don’t seem fine,” the man said, sitting next to him. “I used to sit right here, feeling like my life was over too—but that’s when I found out about Jesus.”  

David frowned. “Jesus? What’s He got to do with anything?”

The man smiled. “Everything.”  

How Jesus Transforms Lives

David listened as the man shared his own story—how he was once lost, drowning in mistakes, feeling unworthy of anything good, until he heard about Jesus.  

“Jesus didn’t come for perfect people,” the man said. “He came for people like us. The ones who’ve messed up, who feel lost, who think they’re too far gone.”  

David scoffed. “So, what? He just…forgives everything?”  

“Yes,” the man nodded. “If you come to Him, He makes you new.”  

David hesitated. Could it really be that simple? He had spent his whole life trying to fix things on his own, only to fail over and over—but something in his heart told him this was different.  

That night, David went home and did something he had never done before—he prayed. It was awkward, uncertain, and messy, but he meant every word.  

“Jesus, I don’t know You, but if You can help me, I need You. I don’t want to live like this anymore.”

The next morning, for the first time in a long time, he felt…hope.  

God’s Love is for Everyone

David’s story is a reminder that no one is too far gone for Jesus. The Bible says:  

Luke 19:10– “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”  

2 Corinthians 5:17– “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”  

God is not looking for people who have their lives together. He is looking for those who are willing to come to Him just as they are.

Finding Redemption in Jesus

Jesus doesn’t just offer forgiveness—He offers a ‘new life’. When we turn to Him, He gives us peace, purpose, and a fresh start.  

David’s journey wasn’t perfect. He still had struggles, but now, he had something he never had before: faith and hope in Jesus. He started reading the Bible, connecting with other believers, and slowly, his life began to change. The guilt that once crushed him was replaced with the freedom of knowing he was loved and accepted by God.

Prayer for Redemption and Acceptance

Dear Jesus, I come to You just as I am. I have made mistakes, and I need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for me and rose again to give me a new life. I surrender my past to You and ask You to lead me into the future You have for me. Thank You for loving and accepting me. Amen.

Reflection

1. Have you ever felt like David—too far gone for God’s love?  

2. What would it mean for you to believe that Jesus can give you a new beginning?  

3. Take a moment to meditate on Romans 8:1– “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”  

Jesus is waiting for you today. No matter what you’ve done, His arms are open. Will you come to Him?

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