That's great! Congratulations! How wonderful for you that you can proclaim that proudly! But those of us who are Prodigal Sons probably outnumber you, and thank God for His mercy in accepting everyone back into the kingdom with high celebration.

Did you know that many holy people were allowed to be persecuted by Satan and felt the absence of the Lord in these tests and tribulations? They accepted suffering, for their faith was immense, and they offered it for the reparation of sins and the salvation of sinners. I'm weak and know that I could not be challenged that hard and come through, and an grateful to God that He has not given me more than I can handle.