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By Florilyn Barnhart

There was a time in my life when I knew about God, but I did not truly know Him personally. Like many people, I searched for meaning, acceptance, and purpose in all the wrong places. Yet even in my darkest moments, God never stopped pursuing me.

In 2002, my life changed when I surrendered my heart to Jesus Christ. I discovered that salvation is not something we earn through good works, religious activities, or personal achievements. Salvation is a gift of God’s grace.

The Bible says:

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” — Ephesians 2:8

God’s grace is His undeserved favor toward us. We have all sinned and fallen short of God’s standard, but because of His great love, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins and rise again so that we could be forgiven and reconciled to Him.

Salvation is more than a prayer or a religious experience. It is the beginning of a transformed life. God takes broken people and makes them new. He gives hope where there was despair, peace where there was anxiety, and purpose where there was emptiness.

My journey with Christ has not been free from trials, but through every season I have learned that God’s grace is sufficient. His love never fails, and His mercy is new every morning.

If you feel far from God today, know this: He has not forgotten you. His arms are open, and His invitation is the same as it has always been—come to Him in faith, repentance, and trust.

No one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for Your amazing grace and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Thank You for loving us even when we were lost. Draw every reader closer to You, forgive our sins, and help us walk faithfully with You each day.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Called Back to God
Returning Hearts to Christ Through Grace and Truth
— Florilyn Barnhart ✝️

Welcome to Called Back to God.

My name is Florilyn Barnhart, and this blog is a testimony of God’s grace, faithfulness, and transforming power in my life.

My journey with Christ began in 2002. Before then, I knew about God, but I did not truly know Him personally. Like many people, I experienced struggles, disappointments, brokenness, and seasons of searching for purpose and meaning. Yet even when I wandered, God never stopped pursuing me.

When I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ, everything began to change. It was not an instant transformation, nor did all my problems disappear overnight. Instead, God patiently walked with me through the ups and downs of life, teaching me to trust Him, depend on His Word, and find my identity in Christ.

Over the years, I have experienced both joy and suffering. There were seasons when God seemed near and seasons when I wondered what He was doing. Yet through every trial, He remained faithful. He carried me through difficulties, strengthened my faith, and showed me that His grace is sufficient.

One of the greatest lessons I have learned is that the Christian life is not about perfection. It is about following Jesus day by day, trusting Him when life is hard, and allowing Him to transform us from the inside out.

I created Called Back to God to encourage others to return to the truth of God’s Word and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. In a world filled with confusion and competing voices, we need the unchanging truth of Scripture more than ever.

Through this blog, I will share biblical encouragement, personal reflections, lessons from Scripture, and the hope that can only be found in Christ.

No matter where you are in your journey, God has not forgotten you. His grace is still available. His mercy is still new every morning. And His invitation remains the same: come to Him.

Thank you for visiting Called Back to God. My prayer is that these writings will encourage your faith, strengthen your walk with Christ, and remind you that God is always faithful.

“You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” — Jeremiah 29:13

— Florilyn Barnhart