Before Jesus Changed My Life

Before Jesus, I was in a dark place I was surrounded by not the best of friends who would encourage me to drink, made me feel bad, and peer pressured me. My family was not together and always had problems so I went into a bit of depression. It was nothing severe, but I just had these thoughts come to mind at such a young age that shouldn't even of been there. I would honestly live for people, and not for myself. I wanted to make people happy and still do now, but my world revolves around the people that I surrounded myself with, which was very unhealthy.

How Jesus Changed My Life

Jesus has changed my life by being my strength. I have been through some really hard family situations, a car accident, and a really severe injury. Through all of that I felt as if Jesus has shown me everything happens because of him. When I was a sophomore I went to a summer camp and was still new to this sort of thing, but I was struggling at the time. A pastor prayed for me after that I could just feel the presence of God. I got down on my knees and repented and asked for acceptance and change in my heart. Ever since that day I have had a stronger faith. Romans 8:38 says that we are always loved no matter what by Jesus and I think that is one thing that continues to draw me towards him. He still continues to love us even on the days we betray him. I am so honored to serve the Everlasting Father.

My Life After Jesus Saved Me

Before I began walking with Jesus, I would be on and off in churches, and then switch churches so it just kept me confused and not consistent in the Word or prayer. Once I found a church I started to go deeper with my faith, specifically in my connection group. I began to ask questions that I would need to think to ask. It has led me to such a deeper understanding of how the Lord works and transforms us, I can just feel I have been transformed to be a nicer person, I often think to myself “is this what Jesus would do?” My hope is found in God. I really turn to the Bible, and my sisters in Christ in my connection group that direct me back to what God has to say. Right now I am struggling with future plans and where I am going to end up, but I need to just continue to trust and follow God because he has a path for us. I have been saved by grace with my faith which continues to grow each day.