Where do I even begin? Jesus has done SO much in my life that it is hard for me to narrow it down. Basically, I asked Him into my heart when I was about 5 years old and from then on He has been working through my life. For the most part, I have to say that the Lord gives me confidence in myself and that putting my faith in Him is the best thing I can ever do.
One time in particular that God confirmed how faithful he is to me was after my cousin, Brooke, died in a sudden car crash. I was 13 years old at the time, and it completely scared me. It made me realize that my life is so fleeting and that everyday should be lived to my fullest. I went through a time of questioning God's existence as I felt somewhat depressed at the fact that I was not going to live forever. I begin to feel extremely afraid and worried all the time. Looking back, you could say it was a state of depression compared to how happy and lively I am normally. However, with coming to the point were I had to put all of my dependence on God, He revealed himself to me. I have never experienced such peace as I did when I came to God, broken, and saying that I needed Him. His amazing peace flooded into me when I read the scriptures about how He would never ever leave my side. Needless to say, with God's help I conquered my intense questioning and fear of death that Satan threw upon me. Through my worrying and grieving for my cousin, God met me.
God has helped me make it through life. I am so thankful for Him, and I need to remember the times of hardship that I have experienced because it strengthens my faith that God will do what He promises. Basically, I hope that out of this testimony you realize that there is no need to worry and that God cares about even the littlest doubts and fears you may have. Faith is what keeps me going, and it is my prayer that you will relaize this truth as well.
Ashley Tims
Crosstrainer 2007
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