My Testimony
In August of 2008, I was on an online dating site. A believer from Michigan, Pamela, who I am still friends with to this day, messaged me and witnessed to me. She told me about Jesus and I could just tell how content she was with having Him in her life. She recommended The Purpose Driven Life book to me and I immediately wanted to read it. As I reflect back I remember reading quite a few christian books around this time as God was leading me ultimately to Him and eternal salvation.
That day I went to the library and rented the book out. As soon as I had it in my hands I knew my life had changed. I lived my whole life without a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful and thankful that God used this one woman way out in Michigan to tell me the truth about Jesus Christ and what life is all about. I am ecstatic to be able to share this amazing story of truth to you.
Before this I was a non practicing Catholic. I didn't know anything about Jesus. My life was void of any real meaning and purpose. Sports was my idol and seeking to find contentment in a girlfriend. How futile this all was! If you would have asked me if I would have gone to Heaven before I was saved I would have said, "I hope so" on the basis of being a good person. Now I realize how Satan greatly deceives us all before the truth sheds light upon our lives. The Bible tells us that none of us are good.
Rom 3:10-12 (YLT)
"according as it hath been written -- `There is none righteous, not even one;
There is none who is understanding, there is none who is seeking after God.
All did go out of the way, together they became unprofitable, there is none doing good, there is not even one."
We are only saved by grace through faith. Everything is a gift from God. Humility is the key!
I am just so very grateful and thankful as to where I am now as opposed to my past. I look forward to growing in God's grace and knowledge by the day as believer in Jesus Christ.
That day I went to the library and rented the book out. As soon as I had it in my hands I knew my life had changed. I lived my whole life without a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful and thankful that God used this one woman way out in Michigan to tell me the truth about Jesus Christ and what life is all about. I am ecstatic to be able to share this amazing story of truth to you.
Before this I was a non practicing Catholic. I didn't know anything about Jesus. My life was void of any real meaning and purpose. Sports was my idol and seeking to find contentment in a girlfriend. How futile this all was! If you would have asked me if I would have gone to Heaven before I was saved I would have said, "I hope so" on the basis of being a good person. Now I realize how Satan greatly deceives us all before the truth sheds light upon our lives. The Bible tells us that none of us are good.
Rom 3:10-12 (YLT)
"according as it hath been written -- `There is none righteous, not even one;
There is none who is understanding, there is none who is seeking after God.
All did go out of the way, together they became unprofitable, there is none doing good, there is not even one."
We are only saved by grace through faith. Everything is a gift from God. Humility is the key!
I am just so very grateful and thankful as to where I am now as opposed to my past. I look forward to growing in God's grace and knowledge by the day as believer in Jesus Christ.
