My Testimony (life changing)

 

I grew up in a good Christian family with loving family. 

As I imagine most Christian parents would do, they raised me and my sibling to know about Christ and what he has done for us. 

As a child, I was taught bible stories, memorized bible verses, school work to Christ and the Bible, learn how to play different instruments, and attended church regularly. And I can say that my childhood was rich, which iam ever thankful for. 

But despite the fact that I knew about Christ, why I needed him, and how much I could be saved, I really didn't think really about it much. Although I believed all I was being thought is true, I didn't make it personal. I didn't know Christ myself and was living in sin. 

I remember when I was 10, I had a sudden concern about going to helland praying for God to forgive me but, after that, I moved on and kept living as I had before. I gave myself a false sense of safety and would even tell people that I was saved. 

And It was wrong, I didn't truly give my life to God and I hadn't change anything about how I was living. 

Then it all changed.. 

On a whim, I went to a girl baptism in April of 2022. My mom asked me asked me if I wanted to attend. I hadn't talked to this girl and I remember that I was being convicted that night. I don't remember any testimony about her, but one thing for sure, she was a sinner just like me. However there is a vital difference, she was heading to heaven and I was heading to hell. 

I knew that I needed to be saved and that I needed to give my life to Christ.

That night while laying to bed, I cried, feeling torn and broken over my sin and how inky black my heart was. Tears just kept on falling as I pleadingly whispered "Lord, save me" 

Suddenly though, I felt a sense of relief. My parents rightfully taught me that, as soon as you ask to be saved, God will wipe all your tears and you will no longer need to worry. Very quickly, my mournful tears turned into tears of joy. I was Christ's child. He had saved me! 

And what came next? 

My life changed. I started living for Christ by playing piano in our church and was full of joy. 

And on March 2023, I declared my faith with the outward sign of an inward change and that is baptism. 

Since then, a lot has happened in my life. There have been times of struggle and times where things seemed to be going well. A particular challenging season was when I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism right after my baptism.As I was struggling, it had an affect on everything around me. 

And I simply want you to know that Christian life will not always be smooth. Even when I'am struggling, let me tell you this, God has been with me through it all. I may not always feel him, but God has promised to be there for me. He knows my struggles and pleads me to trust him.

And looking back over my life, I can tell of many times how he guided me, and how he turn insignificant event into something life changing. 

My testimony is not about me. I didn't save myself. I didn't help myself in the tough times. I didn't have God turn his face from me as I bore the weight of my sins. 

And No, God sent his Son, Jesus, to do that for us. Jesus dies and rose again. Jesus ascended and left the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, to be with us and guide us through our lives. 

And that is my testimony.....