I walked a lot around the suburb where we lived, asking myself questions. For some reason, drinking didn't appeal to me anymore. Drugs and cigarettes didn't interest me either. It took about a month before I realized I hadn't been doing the things that I used to do. I didn't even think about having sex. It was crazy. Something inside of me was stirring and started to consume me. Right then and there I knew what it was. At that moment I simply said with all of my heart, "Man, God, if you are real, give me a sign right now."
I looked up there was a church sign right before me. My heart was racing. I ran home, went into my room and bawled my eyes out. I could not believe that God was with me all that time. All I needed to do was ask. Later that week I went to the church service where I encountered God in his fullest. I could not deny that God was real and alive.
I didn't give my life to him right then. I was just very curious about why God had chosen me. I started asking people about him. Basically I was begging them to tell me. Two weeks later I stood at the altar and raised my hands to God and just let him take over my life. I believe my virginity was restored at that moment. My life belonged to Jesus from that day on.
That was in 2003. Now I am 19, turning 20 soon. My life has been the most amazing journey. God has placed me as a senior youth leader in our church and a worship leader. I was also in a combined church youth band for our town. We have led worship in front of a thousand people. God allowed me to be a part of a youth band and we recorded an amazing CD.
Now I'm working in a Christian camp ministering to at least 200 children every week. I can't believe the things that God has blessed me with in my life. He has given me the most amazing guy in the world, my lovely fiance, who I am to marry next year. And now my family is starting to ask questions about Jesus!
Completely Changed
God can change your life completely. You don't need drugs, sex or alcohol. When you truly encounter God, there is no way you can deny Him. I pray that whoever reads my testimony, will feel sad for the things that I went through. But understand that those things are in the past. The old has gone and the new has come. I pray you will be inspired by what God has done in my life, and what He can do in yours.Please be encouraged to seek God in all his glory. He is waiting for your call.
