My old Sunday School teacher Dennis would often tell us, “I know that I know that I know if I died today, I would go to Heaven.” He knew in his heart and soul and there was no doubt in his mind whatsoever, none.
I have never had that undeniable assurance about my soul, never. I was about 13 when I walked down the aisle at Ratcliff Baptist church and prayed what the Pastor told me to pray and he baptized me. I did not feel anything different inside my soul. One day I told my grandma Lovelace that I was not sure I was saved. She immediately said,” you better make sure you are.”
One Sunday morning when I was 19, I was at West Fullerton Baptist Church in Fullerton, CA. During the invitation I felt drawn by the Holy Spirit to go forward and make sure I was saved. I gripped the pew in front of me so hard. I felt the Lord tell me, “You take the first step and I will take the rest.” I did and I prayed that prayer again asked God to come into my heart. Brother Les Fletcher baptized me again…