The Birthright: Out of the Closet and into the Light

By Meagon Longoria

The Birthright is the story of the redemption of a young woman growing up captivated by the pleasures of the modern world, who was radically transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Her testimony depicts the inner turmoil and external struggles of a middle-class girl as she finds herself in a battle between flesh and spirit, ultimatel

• Language: English
• Publisher: Aletheia Press
• Release date: Nov 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9798987148013

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The Birthright

The Birthright

Out of the Closet and into the Light

MEAGON LONGORIA

Copyright © 2022 by Meagon Longoria

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Published by Aletheia Press, LLC

Houston, TX

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Printed in the United States of America

Print ISBN: 979-8-9871480-0-6

eBook ISBN: 979-8-9871480-1-3

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

-        1 Peter 2:9

Contents

Preface      

Introduction      

1       Why Was I Born? ​

The pressing question that burdened a young girl into her adolescent years.

2       Never Have I Ever ​

The upbringings of a teenage girl and the circumstances that

led her to fall into addiction and self-abuse.

3       Lovesick ​

The bittersweet love between two high school sweethearts is a

taste of abandonment that sets the tone for future relationships.

4       The Whisper of the Holy Spirit ​

Is every risk worth the consequence? Driven by drugs and hormones, the protagonist begins to explore her sexuality.

5       It’s My Prerogative ​

A lifestyle can also be a ‘lie-style’—the protagonist tries to rationalize her reckless behavior in a world that enables it.

6       The Taunting Shadows ​

Unexplainable things begin to happen in the life of a woman

who has opened her heart to any possibility and a terror takes residence in her home.

7       Attempted Murder ​

In her darkest moment, the author desperately tries to find the nearest exit to end her torture. At the end of her tunnel, she encounters grace.

8       Where Am I? ​

The young woman’s turning point from rock bottom to the

quest for a new life.

Conclusion: For God so Loved Me      

The reflections of a woman whose mind has been transformed

and inspires her readers to search for something more than themselves.

Epilogue: A Mother’s Prayers      

Despite the heartache, a mother’s love knows no boundaries. 

The author reflects on her mother’s intercession during

difficult times and closes the book with a beautiful prayer.

Acknowledgments      

About the Author      

PREFACE

The Why

In full transparency, the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let me rest until I wrote this book. If it had been up to me alone, I would have taken my secrets to the grave. But I have learned the importance of being obedient to God and of walking by faith. Although sharing my story is frightening, it is also unequivocally rewarding. God, my heavenly Father, has provided the resources and grace I have needed throughout the writing process (as writing is not my area of expertise).

I felt like it was never going to be the right time to share this part of my story, so that is how I knew that I must step out and make the first move. The world we live in has always been a dark place, but nowadays it feels as if humanity has completely lost its way and cannot find it again.

I may not be able to impact everyone, but if I can reach just one person and cause them to reflect on my own experiences, I know that I am walking out my purpose in life. I experienced some of the toughest times trying to figure out who I am. As a selfish creature prone to pride and pleasure, I wanted things my way because my feelings were all that mattered to me.

I know that the topic of this book may be difficult to absorb for some people. I digested and regurgitated it a few times as I sat with it. Ultimately, I chose to surrender and allow God to take over, despite how uncomfortable that feels. This is what released me into peace and has given me the courage needed to publicly share my story.

The Birthright is the story of the redemption of a young woman captivated by the pleasures of our modern world and radically transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This book provides a refreshingly relatable account of one of the most common struggles people in our society are faced with: living according to the law of God in a culture with thousands of alternatives. The testimony describes the sexual struggles of an average middle-class girl growing up in Houston, TX who finds herself in a battle between flesh and spirit. My intent is to encourage others to exchange their guilt and shame for a freedom that cannot be earned, but only received as a gift from God Himself.

My story as the protagonist is that of a born-again Christian who has since dedicated her