He predestined us to be adopted through Jesus Christ for Himself,
according to His favor and will, Ephesians 1:5
Born in spiritual darkness,
A child of Adam’s seed,
Having earthly parents,
Yet a babe so in need.
I opened my eyes to this world
only to see sin and despair.
I was lost and without hope,
A child un-aware
Of God in heaven who loved me
even when this world was nil,
One who had chosen to adopt me
according to His favor and will.
I was predestined to be adopted
by the One who created me
Through Jesus Christ for Himself
I would be saved and set free
To become His favored child,
A daughter of the King,
No longer lost, but richly blessed
abundantly, in everything.
©Leona J. Atkinson 2012
Spiritual Blessings Blog 
blessed indeed peace to all the people in 2013 may we all be blessed and grow spiritually gods speed and preparedness, forgiveness and mercy love hope for a holy blessed year