What was life like before you met Jesus?
I grew up knowing of Jesus but never had him in my heart. I lacked faith, courage, and the ability to love myself through Jesus. I felt as if I had to go through every hardship on my own without his help or guidance.
How did you meet Jesus?
I felt as if God kept giving me hardship after hardship. He wanted me to fail and struggle in order to find Jesus. After struggling so much I began reading scripture and praying. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). This verse really spoke to me and helped guide me to faith in Jesus and receiving his free gift of eternal life with God.
After being saved by Jesus, what is your life like now?
I know now that Jesus is with me in everything I go through in life, whether it be something I’m struggling with or something good. I have continued to read and rejoice in His Word. Proverbs 8:35 says, “For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.” It’s so gracious to think of how God gave his Son, who died on the cross, so that we could live and rejoice in his name!