Dear Owlsight,
In my case, I was not brought up as an atheist, since my mom often sent me to church with other relatives. So I did believe there was a God. But I never had a relationship with this God until (around 19 years old) when I heard about how much he loves us and wants the absolute best for us. At that moment, there was an unexplainable stirring in my heart, a desire to know this God better. So I accepted the call to get to know him better and live by his ways as written in the Bible. And I accepted what the Bible says about my needing salvation from sins before a perfect and sinless God. This is when my life took a turn for the absolute best.
I can't give you the story that I stopped drinking or partying or treating other people badly once I gave my heart to Jesus - because I wasn't doing those things to begin with. I actually thought I was a pretty well-rounded, A+ student who got along with every one and generally tried to be a good person.
But I can tell you scores of stories of how - since the day I accepted Jesus - God has answered prayers, healed me from various physical illnesses, lifted me from depression, worked miracles in finances, relationships and other areas of my life. How he has encouraged me when I was down, guided me when I needed it, gotten rid of bad habits (that I didn't even knew I had), and has just outright given me unspeakable joy and peace (even in the midst of life's storms). He is soooo faithful to those who trust in him. I think I would absolutely be crazy to ever leave his side. He always forgives, is merciful and loving in every way imaginable. And 20 years, one dear husband and two kids later - he still cares for and loves me the same as 20 years ago! This is my testimony. All I can do is encourage others to believe the verse in the Bible that says: "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." (Psalms 34:8)
In my case, I was not brought up as an atheist, since my mom often sent me to church with other relatives. So I did believe there was a God. But I never had a relationship with this God until (around 19 years old) when I heard about how much he loves us and wants the absolute best for us. At that moment, there was an unexplainable stirring in my heart, a desire to know this God better. So I accepted the call to get to know him better and live by his ways as written in the Bible. And I accepted what the Bible says about my needing salvation from sins before a perfect and sinless God. This is when my life took a turn for the absolute best.
I can't give you the story that I stopped drinking or partying or treating other people badly once I gave my heart to Jesus - because I wasn't doing those things to begin with. I actually thought I was a pretty well-rounded, A+ student who got along with every one and generally tried to be a good person.
But I can tell you scores of stories of how - since the day I accepted Jesus - God has answered prayers, healed me from various physical illnesses, lifted me from depression, worked miracles in finances, relationships and other areas of my life. How he has encouraged me when I was down, guided me when I needed it, gotten rid of bad habits (that I didn't even knew I had), and has just outright given me unspeakable joy and peace (even in the midst of life's storms). He is soooo faithful to those who trust in him. I think I would absolutely be crazy to ever leave his side. He always forgives, is merciful and loving in every way imaginable. And 20 years, one dear husband and two kids later - he still cares for and loves me the same as 20 years ago! This is my testimony. All I can do is encourage others to believe the verse in the Bible that says: "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." (Psalms 34:8)
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