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Your testimony needed - 4/22/2008 12:40:16 PM
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SavedByGraceMD
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I don't know about you, but I love to hear how other people came to the Lord. To know the circumstances around this life changing choice. If it is not too personal, will you share your testimony.
For me, I guess I have known the truth about God all my life. I was raised Catholic. I was an alter boy. I went to CCD(sunday school). I enjoyed church, but as soon as I was old enough to make my own choice, I chose not to go. About 10 years ago I made a choice. Sad to say, I spoke empty words, and even though I knew Christ to be true, I lived the life of a hypocrite for those 10 years. I wasn't ready to make the changes necessary to walk in my faith, so I gave up on it. Graciously enough, Jesus never gave up on me.
Last year around August, I went to the doctor. I had know since I was 19 that I had sleep apnea(stop breathing when I sleep). I just never knew how bad. I have a severe case, and was told by my Dr. that I should be dead. I have it so severe that my body was not taking in enough oxygen to sustain my life. But here I am, writing this post. I was told that I stop breathing once every minute. Which explained why I was always so tired. It took me a while to really grasp what I was told.
On Labor day my girlfriend at the time broke up with me. A few days later I quit the job I hated so much. I came to realize that anything I ever do apart from God will fail. If I based all my choices on what made me happy, nothing would ever last. Happiness is fleeting. Unless you have God. As I searched for a job and thought about all that had recently happened to me, I thought about what the Dr. had said to me. I should be dead. Probably every night for the past 12 years, I should not have woken up. I had heard a few years ago that Reggie White(a former football star and minister) had died due to sleep apnea related heart failure. That was what made me want to get checked out, even hough I waited a few years due to lack of coverage.
So anyway, all of this lead me back to Jesus. Back to the cross, and back to my purpose. I have peace now, even though I have a job I don't like, I know that there is a reason I am there. I am single and that is ok with me. I have to sleep with a CPAP every night, but the Lord has given me 12+ years to come back to the truth, and I won't take that for granted any longer.
May God bless you all.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/22/2008 5:26:17 PM
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ladyichigo
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My testimony in a nutshell:
I first accepted Jesus Christ into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior when I was in 4th grade. Little did I know that being a Christian is about a relationship with God. I went through the motions of saying the “Sinner’s Prayer”, but that was about it.
I rededicated my life to Christ in 7th grade after I understood that accepting Christ as Savior and Lord is to have a relationship with Him, and to have Him in control of your life….Yeah, I understood it in my head, but didn’t truly grasp the concept, and didn’t have an authentic relationship with Christ until tragedy struck. I’ve posted numerous times about my dad’s suicide and how it had impacted my life and my faith in other posts. From that tragedy and other situations that followed, I’ve come to a real understanding that I truly need to depend on God, and not be so dependent on the temporary things of life. It is through Christ alone that I find true trust and joy.
I don’t quite understand as to WHY God has not given up on me. I don’t understand after all that has happened, that I still remain to have faith in God. That alone amazes me that God has not let me go. He still remains faithful even if I have not. He helps me with my unbelief and my doubts.
In the places I have failed in my walk to follow Christ, God has set up pillars in those places to remind me that it is He who is in control. Everything that happens is according to His purpose and He uses for His glory. Being a Christian isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. It’s an arduous journey that we choose take to follow the One who is perfect because He loved us first. It’s about living a life that reflects the One who gave His all because of His love for us and it’s humanly impossible to perfectly reflect Christ because people are not perfect. That is all the more why we need Christ. I have been told we are weak for needing God. Only weak people believe in God. And I say yes, I am weak, and that’s why I NEED GOD, because with God I am strong. I am not blaming God for my dad’s suicide. Through my dad’s abrupt departure from this earth, I learned that I have to depend on God who is eternal, and I know that I have to trust in God and not lean on my own understandings. I know that the world is not perfect because of sin. Because of sin, all these terrible things happen. That’s why God sent His perfect Son for us to give us hope. I also know that as a child of God, and having faith that Christ is my one and only Savior, I am no longer of this cursed world. I don’t belong here. I am an ambassador to God’s Kingdom. I have been put on this Earth for the sole purpose of loving God with all my soul, mind, heart and body and giving Him all the glory. I will not reject the salvation I have in Christ just because of the things I went through. (See Romans 5:1-5). All that only makes me want to seek Christ even more and to cling on to Him more.
The struggles in life are ongoing, and sometimes, the straight and narrow path seems impossible to walk, and I can’t see where I’m going. I can be bitter and angry about it and blame it all on God for all the things that has happened. If I am to deny my faith I will be without Christ, and I will have no hope and will have been certainly and eternally dead. That’s why I hold on to Jesus Christ, my Lord and my God for dear life do everything I can while I’m on this earth to glorify His name. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28. It is because of God that I am able to see the beauty and richness, and the purpose of my life on this earth.
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Attending church and being confirmed does not define what a Christian is, though it may define a “religious” person.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/22/2008 5:35:12 PM
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SavedByGraceMD
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My testimony in a nutshell:
I first accepted Jesus Christ into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior when I was in 4th grade. Little did I know that being a Christian is about a relationship with God. I went through the motions of saying the “Sinner’s Prayer”, but that was about it.
I rededicated my life to Christ in 7th grade after I understood that accepting Christ as Savior and Lord is to have a relationship with Him, and to have Him in control of your life….Yeah, I understood it in my head, but didn’t truly grasp the concept, and didn’t have an authentic relationship with Christ until tragedy struck. I’ve posted numerous times about my dad’s suicide and how it had impacted my life and my faith in other posts. From that tragedy and other situations that followed, I’ve come to a real understanding that I truly need to depend on God, and not be so dependent on the temporary things of life. It is through Christ alone that I find true trust and joy.
I don’t quite understand as to WHY God has not given up on me. I don’t understand after all that has happened, that I still remain to have faith in God. That alone amazes me that God has not let me go. He still remains faithful even if I have not. He helps me with my unbelief and my doubts.
In the places I have failed in my walk to follow Christ, God has set up pillars in those places to remind me that it is He who is in control. Everything that happens is according to His purpose and He uses for His glory. Being a Christian isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. It’s an arduous journey that we choose take to follow the One who is perfect because He loved us first. It’s about living a life that reflects the One who gave His all because of His love for us and it’s humanly impossible to perfectly reflect Christ because people are not perfect. That is all the more why we need Christ. I have been told we are weak for needing God. Only weak people believe in God. And I say yes, I am weak, and that’s why I NEED GOD, because with God I am strong. I am not blaming God for my dad’s suicide. Through my dad’s abrupt departure from this earth, I learned that I have to depend on God who is eternal, and I know that I have to trust in God and not lean on my own understandings. I know that the world is not perfect because of sin. Because of sin, all these terrible things happen. That’s why God sent His perfect Son for us to give us hope. I also know that as a child of God, and having faith that Christ is my one and only Savior, I am no longer of this cursed world. I don’t belong here. I am an ambassador to God’s Kingdom. I have been put on this Earth for the sole purpose of loving God with all my soul, mind, heart and body and giving Him all the glory. I will not reject the salvation I have in Christ just because of the things I went through. (See Romans 5:1-5). All that only makes me want to seek Christ even more and to cling on to Him more.
The struggles in life are ongoing, and sometimes, the straight and narrow path seems impossible to walk, and I can’t see where I’m going. I can be bitter and angry about it and blame it all on God for all the things that has happened. If I am to deny my faith I will be without Christ, and I will have no hope and will have been certainly and eternally dead. That’s why I hold on to Jesus Christ, my Lord and my God for dear life do everything I can while I’m on this earth to glorify His name. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28. It is because of God that I am able to see the beauty and richness, and the purpose of my life on this earth.
That is a great testimony. You write with such passion. May God bless you.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/22/2008 6:06:11 PM
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I got saved through a movie when I was 14. I didn't know any christians. It was easter and we had just moved to California from Washington. I was up late watching the movie The Greatest Story Ever Told and everyone else was in bed sleeping.
At the end of the movie the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to the truth and spoke to me. He said, "This is true."
I went into the bathroom and closed the door and knelt down and told God I believe that Jesus is His son and would He please teach me how to follow Him like those disciples I saw in the movie. That's all I said. The Holy Spirit filled me and I was never the same after that.
The next day I had a hunger to read the bible. And then God brought me to the Catholic church for a couple years, then moved me on from there.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/22/2008 6:58:34 PM
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tiffywal
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I was born and raised Catholic. I went to church because it was what you were suppose to do. Once I was older i stop going and lived how I wanted. I was 22 when I attended another church of a different faith and gave my life to christ. I was water baptised and all. With the constant moving around (DH is in Navy). I stopped going to church. Now I live in South Carolina and found a wonderful church that is awesome. Even my DH gave his life to christ. We haven't looked back since.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/22/2008 9:37:11 PM
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I went to church as a kid. We sang a few songs, Pastor told a story, pass the plate and all done. I kinda heard about Jesus but had no idea who He was.
When my sister got married she poured out her heart for God. Previous to this I was adament against God, putting down people with "logic", even got under the skin of a pastor. After seeing my sister's passion I stopped.
I only can see this from my present position but God has always been calling me. Lotsa stuff happened for me to come to the Lord.
In 1986, I had it "all". I won the pool league for the first time. My team won the Super Bowl. I was gonna get married and be a dad. I had the best job of my life.
One day at work a guy suggested I listen to the new guy on the radio....he knew I liked talk shows so I did. What the guy was saying resonated with me. One day a caller asked him why he held his positions and he said it was based on his relationship with God. That day God was "real" to me.....but I did not know Him.
Ten years later I had none of it. Lost my job and went to work at my neighbors, doing farm work, the first kind of work I ever did. I had a bad attitude and the guy I grew up with had to fire me.
Lost my marriage a few years before that. After getting fired, for a variety of reasons, I stayed home with the kids. My wife and I had talked about going to church but nothing really came of it until one day when I was looking for a piece of paper to write down a phone message, I found where my wife had written....look for a church.
So we started looking. We went to several churches and decided on my mother in law's church.
They had an alter call at the end of every service. The pastor would ask everyone to close their eyes and bow their heads and would ask people who would want to accept Jesus as Lord to raise their hands. They would and then the pastor would ask them up front for prayer.
Well this was a store front church and very crowded. I was never good in crowds, often having panic attacks ( one reason why I drank I think was to be social and avoid the panics ) so going up front scared me to death.
One day, I raised my hand. Now, in three years the church never deviated from their usual alter call...except that day. Instead of going up front an usher walked to us and handed us literature.
I left a lifetime of conditioning by God out. I think we all know those stories but I will say, God is persistant and patient....and its not always about us.
A while after I was saved I was, you know, on fire some. So I talked to my dad about Jesus. He was nice about it but he did rebuke me. I didn't bring it up again. A few years later my dad accepted Jesus as his Lord and I had the priveledge of helping his pastor baptise him.
My mom told me one of the things that convicned my dad to accept Jesus was seeing the change in me, all glory to God. She also told me her friends had always said to her that I would never get saved.
Guess God had a different plan...eh?
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/22/2008 10:28:38 PM
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I was raised Catholic, baby Baptized, etc. I took Communion each Sunday, and yet did NOT personally know Christ. It turns out I had only heard about Him. He wasn't even real to me.
God seemed far from me, like somewhere out in space...
Even as a child, I suffered from Severe Depression.
My thoughts were very negative.
I didn't care about right and wrong. I was living a secret life of sin.
I went to Confession each week, and then went on to commit the same sins all over again.
I hated myself. I hated other people. I was miserable. I was empty, and I got into dark things like Witchcraft, ESP, Palm Reading, Lying, Stealing, Drinking, ETC. (Just to name a few.) Even trying Suicide...
(God had other plans though.)
One day my friends family was radically saved!
I went to their Bible Study, and also their Church. (Non-Denomination)
The people were so alive and full of love for the Lord, the Scriptures, and each other!
In 1995 I heard a Sermon on Romans 6. When I heard this:
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
The Lord opened my eyes to the truth. The wages of sin is DEATH! Not Confession to a Priest. I then realized God was there every time I ever sinned. He saw it all. And I understood why Jesus died on the Cross... For me. I cried out to God to forgive me! I felt freedom and God's incredible love! My life changed that day! I hate sin and want to live to please the Lord!
We cannot earn Salvation by any works of our own. Jesus paid it all in full!
The old me died that day! God change my heart! He filled it with His love and truth! I surrender all the Lord! He gave me new eyes to see what is Temporary, and what is important, the things that are Eternal!
I began to hunger for the Word of God. The Lord gave my life new purpose and meaning!
For the first time I was able to love myself! I was also able to love other people! I fill my mind with God's Word, and my thinking became true and positive! Praise the Lord!!!
"Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
John 17:3
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/24/2008 8:23:33 PM
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SavedByGraceMD
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Thanks to those of you who replied, it is great to hear your stories. I was hoping more would reply, but I am grateful to know your testimonies.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/24/2008 11:37:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: SavedByGraceMD
Thanks to those of you who replied, it is great to hear your stories. I was hoping more would reply, but I am grateful to know your testimonies.
Want one more?
I went to church as a kid. But when we moved out of state we stopped going. I had a pretty normal childhood except for two things, we moved a lot and I was the kid that everyone picked on. If anyone tells you teasing is harmless I'm here to tell you that it isn't. I was a tenderhearted kid and eventually the endless taunting took its toll on my heart. I became depressed and withdrawn. By the time I was 14 I was depressed to the point of seriously considering suicide. My parents had guns and one day I went in and got one. It was laying in my lap when by God's grace my mom walked in. Well my grandmother was a godly lady and we all adored her. She prayed for her kids and grandkids constantly. She invited me to church and just to make her happy I went. I found the people there to be loving and kind to this dorky kid. So I went back. It took about a month but on Sunday March 11, 1979, when the pastor gave an alter call, I couldn't wait to go up there. I believe that God not only saved my soul that morning but my physical life. My depression was gone, I had someone who loved me, just like I was.
So now I sit here almost 30 years later. God has done miraculous things in my life. He is my all, my everything. I stand in awe of His mercy and grace.
God is good!
Kim Q
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/26/2008 9:21:47 PM
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ORIGINAL: SavedByGraceMD
Thanks to those of you who replied, it is great to hear your stories. I was hoping more would reply, but I am grateful to know your testimonies.
Want one more?
I went to church as a kid. But when we moved out of state we stopped going. I had a pretty normal childhood except for two things, we moved a lot and I was the kid that everyone picked on. If anyone tells you teasing is harmless I'm here to tell you that it isn't. I was a tenderhearted kid and eventually the endless taunting took its toll on my heart. I became depressed and withdrawn. By the time I was 14 I was depressed to the point of seriously considering suicide. My parents had guns and one day I went in and got one. It was laying in my lap when by God's grace my mom walked in. Well my grandmother was a godly lady and we all adored her. She prayed for her kids and grandkids constantly. She invited me to church and just to make her happy I went. I found the people there to be loving and kind to this dorky kid. So I went back. It took about a month but on Sunday March 11, 1979, when the pastor gave an alter call, I couldn't wait to go up there. I believe that God not only saved my soul that morning but my physical life. My depression was gone, I had someone who loved me, just like I was.
So now I sit here almost 30 years later. God has done miraculous things in my life. He is my all, my everything. I stand in awe of His mercy and grace.
God is good!
Kim Q
I was hoping for a lot more. But thanks for your story. It was sad, but so true and so incredible. God is Good. It is unfortunate that we just don't know the impact our words can have on others, especially when we are kids. If we could all only have a little foresight.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/26/2008 11:00:07 PM
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This is a testimony as you call it about religion.
I have been on and off this site all week long and like someone said above, they dont know many or any christians, that being said, nor do I or any that I would consider a close friend.
Crazy thing is, juts this week has been an eye opening exp. from actually sitting and reading the bible, praying for god to help me understand the bible and not be confused.
My testimony I guess even not being a believer is I have started reading and even with getting discouraged with reading and not understanding, I still have this hunger inside (cant describe how I feel) but it wont go away and I just wanna learn more...
Anyway thanks for lettin me share.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/27/2008 9:52:30 PM
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SavedByGraceMD
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ORIGINAL: proudamerican
This is a testimony as you call it about religion.
I have been on and off this site all week long and like someone said above, they dont know many or any christians, that being said, nor do I or any that I would consider a close friend.
Crazy thing is, juts this week has been an eye opening exp. from actually sitting and reading the bible, praying for god to help me understand the bible and not be confused.
My testimony I guess even not being a believer is I have started reading and even with getting discouraged with reading and not understanding, I still have this hunger inside (cant describe how I feel) but it wont go away and I just wanna learn more...
Anyway thanks for lettin me share.
I think we all know how you feel. It is a little overwhelming at first. You try to suck it up like a sponge, but it is a little hard to understand the bible. Thats why it is great to have a study bible or a life application bible, to help clarify. But, I do believe even though you are not a believer yet, that God will show himself to you, and make you understand just enough, as to not overwhelm you. As long as you keep asking, he will keep answering. Just stay open to receiving his message. I love to read about Jesus, and I love reading Pauls epistles. He tells it like it is, and to know where he came from to what he became is amazing. Good luck, and may God bless you.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 4/27/2008 10:47:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: proudamerican
This is a testimony as you call it about religion.
I have been on and off this site all week long and like someone said above, they dont know many or any christians, that being said, nor do I or any that I would consider a close friend.
Crazy thing is, juts this week has been an eye opening exp. from actually sitting and reading the bible, praying for god to help me understand the bible and not be confused.
My testimony I guess even not being a believer is I have started reading and even with getting discouraged with reading and not understanding, I still have this hunger inside (cant describe how I feel) but it wont go away and I just wanna learn more...
Anyway thanks for lettin me share.
Thank you for sharing this! I do hope the Lord continues to draw you to Himself. Keep reading your Bible and keep praying. The Lord is very faithful to answer those who call to Him.
I was saved as a child in an unbelieving home. The Lord drew me to Him. Someone had given me a Bible and I would read it and I believed it. I believed that the Lord Jesus really did die for my sins and I prayed to Him and trusted Him as my Savior. I pray this will happen for you too!
I'm not sure where you are reading in your Bible, but a good place to start is the book of John. And, an excellent study Bible can be a great help.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 5/15/2008 3:48:00 PM
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SavedByGraceMD
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Would any1 else like to add to this thread. All the replies were greatly appreciated. I never cease to be amazed at what some go through in this life before they come to the Lord. It is all so inspiring.
Thanks to all that replied.
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But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 5/15/2008 8:33:54 PM
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Hi. I am currently facing some struggles in my life related to my career, family and personal choices. My daughter and I have been going to church together fairly regularly for the past year and half. About 3-wks ago, my daughter got up late and said she didn't feel like going to church as she wasn't feeling well. Normally, I would have just decided to stay home. But this time, I literally was pushed out the door. When I went to service that day- the message was obviously intended for me. The message was about the ladder mentality- and how so many people are consumed by defining themselves by job title, income, big house, fancy car, that they lose track of who they really are. I needed that message o this day as I am struggling with some decisions around my career and feeling torn between my career, potential for higher income and my family. The message came right when I need it most and if God was speaking right to me.
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RE: Your testimony needed - 5/27/2008 6:40:15 PM
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Lufia
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I always believed in God but because of the world we live in ( sickness, poverty, acts of God catastrophies, death, etc), i didn't love God at all. And also i didn't saw why i would have to be forgiven: didn't make any crime or anything so bad in my life. Plus God created me so why would i be blame for having been born imperfect? He created me imperfect and I had to ask forgiveness!! So all my life was in rebellion against God. People said God is love but where is this Love? I can't see it at all. So i prayed and God was still loving me because He helped me in my life. But you can't lie to God and i just could'nt love Him. I felt really bad about it because i was missing the first commandment!!! The most important one. But as i said you cannot lie to God. I was also afraid of God: i taught that asking me to show me His love would put me in an hospital at death's door to see in someway that He loves me! Or at best make me suffer to see His love. So i never been able to ask Him that.
Fast forward. I'm 47 years old. I play xbox live and someday while playing, we were talking about how earth began, how the universe was form etc. A gamer told me that there were incredible coincidences with earth and life on it. He suggested me a book from astro physician Truan Xuan Thuan Chaos and harmony. That book was a spiritual big bang for me. I learned how enormous the universe is, how it was form, what were those 'coincidences' that brought life on earth, what are black holes, the time space theory and much more. All that explained in an easy way of understanding. I was totally amaze by that. I realize that wow God is very ALMIGHTY. I felt so little, so little. But i said to me that the most incredible thing is that i can talk with that Supreme God. In fact He wants me to do it. I'm nothing compare with that wonderful Creation ans still he cares about me!!! That was for me the first 'proof' of His love.
Then, while searching on internet the origine of life, i listened an audio speech from a Jew. Almost at the end of it he said: do you ever wonder why there is beauty in the world? Why do flowers smells good? Why is a sunset beautiful? Why are we the only planet that from our point of view look at the moon and it seems the same size as the sun, allowing total eclipses? So why beauty ? Because God knew we were arriving on this earth and it is a gift from Him only for us. No animal can say wow look at the moon, it's wonderful or look at the stars or what a beautiful mountain. Only we can appreciate the beauty. That was it, my heart broke. I said well that for sure is a proof of the love God as for us. Immediately after realizing it you know what happen? John 3:16 Bang right throught my head and heart.
Wow that was like a big snap on my face. So back to internet and in my Bible to learn more about Jesus. This time i read with my heart. And i understood. I was a sinner a true one. So one night i really was repentant and ask God forgiveness and give thanks to Jesus for being on that horrible cross for me. And giving my life and soul to Him.
Since that day i am really changed inside. A lot of changes happened to me. Maybe i'll tell you if there is a post about it. For now i think i wrote enough :-)))
Ps: i learn a bit about God's humour: an agnostic suggested me the book, the book is writen by a buddhist an the audio tape was by a Jew. Those 3 brought me to Jesus!!!
i'm so happy to love God now
Sorry for my english i'm french canadian
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RE: Your testimony needed - 5/27/2008 8:17:22 PM
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I hope y'all don't mind hearing another story, I'll try not to be too long-winded about it!
I was raised by atheist parents, and I never knew God or His word until I met a wonderful girl in my grade 5 class. She was Born Again and she gave me a little red leather bound copy of the New Testament and prayed for me. At the time I thought it was kind of weird, and although I read it and found it interesting, I did not understand what it meant to be a true Christian. (Not to mention that I knew my mother would kill me if she found out I was involved with religion in any way!) When Megan and I went to different schools the next year, we lost touch, but I never forgot how caring and kind she was, and I will always think of her as the first real Christian I ever met.
I forgot about God for a while, until my mother of all people suggested that I join a church choir, since I was really into singing and my youth choir only practiced once a week. She knew a man who was the organist at an Anglican cathedral, and he allowed me to join the choir, despite the fact that I had never attended church (and I wasn't even baptized!). It was then, at the age of 13, that I really began to understand God's word and I began to identify as a Christian.
I am so grateful that the Lord moved my mother to suggest that to me. I only hope that he may one day move her mind to accept Jesus Christ into her heart as I have.
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I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope.
Psalm 130:5
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RE: Your testimony needed - 5/27/2008 8:17:39 PM
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These are wonderful!
I hope more will share their story!
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RE: Your testimony needed - 5/28/2008 12:19:31 AM
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Anamchara
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I cant say of one exact day when I gave my heart over to the Lord. I was raised in a God fearing home and to me it was the norm to go to church atleast 3x a week, often more. I remember saying the sinners prayer multiple times as a kid. THere is one time in my mind when I was about 12 that really stands out a bit, I can remember my mom telling me if I would chose Jesus that would be the best thing I ever did and I would never regret it. At that age, little did I understand the truth of what she spoke. Now I type at the age of almost 26, I realize that my testimony isnt that I was on drugs or an alcoholic and God rescued me, but rather that GOd has interacted with me all my life. I can see where GOd laid things on my heart as a kid, even when I didnt understand it. I can remember being in 3rd grade and praying that God would help me to never be tempted by alcohol drugs or smoking, cause I knew I didnt want my life to be like that. Now 15 years or so later, I can honestly say I have never tried alcohol, I have never smoked or did drugs. This has nothing to do with my own self desire or self will...but I believe God has imbedded that with in me to not even desire it..which I dont. GOd continues to change/chastise and lure me into more of his love, and I have only reached the surface.
I have two sisters older than myself, 28 and 30 and they are both serving the Lord as well. I hope this rambling is a help/encouragment today to someone. Continue raising your children in a God fearing home, it makes a life long impact on them, atleast it has for us 3 kids. God is far to good to me for what I deserve.
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