I was born and raised in Northern Ontario, Canada, in an unorganized township about 30 miles from the nearest 5,000 person town. Even in that remote place, God was reaching out to people. An elderly woman held a Christian meeting in an old falling down church each Sunday morning. She left a powerful legacy in our community.
When I was seven years old, I heard her tell the adults that if they asked Jesus to come into their hearts, then one day they would go to Heaven when they died. Sitting at the back of the room, while colouring a paper, I asked Jesus to come into my heart. I didn’t know that decision would mean anything to anyone, so I didn’t tell anyone.
Years later I learned that this elderly lady had spent her life in the north reaching out to people for the Lord. She even drove from community to community by dog sled. (In the days I knew her, she had a car.)
As a child, I had no idea what she had imparted to me but now as an adult I admire her courage and thank God often for her. I hope I live my life worthy of her commitment and sacrifices.
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