This is my story of how the love of Jesus can save each and everyone of us, even when we think it is the last thing we deserve, even when we disappoint the Lord over and over.
As a young 14 year old I was in an amazing youth group and was surrounded by amazing Christians all the time. Then I forgot about Jesus because life seemed more fun than being a “goodie two shoes” as many people called them. I forgot Jesus and Satan stepped into my life and the downward spiral began.
By 15, I was drinking and smoking; by 16, I became depressed, which led to anorexia; by 17, I had begun experimenting with drugs; and by the time I was 18, I was smoking, drinking, doing occasional drug use, fornicating with men, struggling with depression, and was broken hearted. Not to mention an empty hollow feeling in my heart.
Then off I went into the big world, to university, where these problems continued to be a part of my life. In all this turmoil, I went to church once in a while and tried to change, but the wrong paths still seemed more fun. When I was 21 I had my heart broken by a man I thought I would marry. This in itself was my breaking point – where I think I reached rock bottom. At the time, nothing could have been worse.
I finally met a male Christian friend. There was something different about him. He always smiled. I got into his truck one day, it was dead quiet, except he had a Christian song playing. Suddenly, it all made sense. The truth that Jesus died for me hit me. He had Jesus in every aspect of his life and was so blessed and truly happy. He was a true example to me, and still is. I, at first, feared that I needed to change my ways and friends. The verse that stuck with me was Ephesians 6, verse 10, “If you kneel before God, you can stand before anyone.” I rededicated my Life to the Lord and realized this is what life is all about.
Jesus is now enough in my life. He is my everything. Jesus loves me even with the things I have done. No sin is too big for Him to forgive.
“Be not wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil” (Proverbs 3, verse 7).
I no longer have a constant emptiness in my heart. God is so, so Good!! Amen
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Wow, I didn’t expect to read such an amazing testimony this morning!! Thank you for sharing. This testimony is there to be shared, as that is what changes lives.
Wow, Leslie! Thanks for sharing your story. May you continue to seek Him in all you do!