A simple testimony of faith

So, here’s my testimony. I love Jesus. I did not however grow up with church, God or Jesus. So, I had a very misspent youth. I partied, drank, experimented, dated LOTS of guys and was never able to fill that void inside. I ached. I tried other means of fulfillment. I was very successful in my college career, establishing outreach programs to inner city kids, productions of concerts, plays, and other events, state-wide executive board. I got my dream degree and worked in my dream field- still empty inside. One night I ended up on my knees in my closet LITERALLY crying out to God. I had started to seek truth and follow my heart. It led me to cry out to God (and I had denied Him a few months earlier). I asked Him to take control of my life. I told God, I have done everything I can. I have tried my best and I just can’t get this life. I can’t get it right, I can’t figured it out, I can’t do this life anymore. I begged Him to do it for me, to lead me, to guide me. Just take over control. SO he picked me up and put me to bed. I woke up refreshed and happy with a joy I had not felt in years, like YEARS. I started playing the Christian radio station I was singing along too. Then three lovely ladies from the church I visited the weekend prior just happen to stop by… but it was like I almost expected them, I HAD no idea they would be coming over. These wonderful ladies, that I met once prior, read through a track and led me to Christ (basically helped explain what I went through the night before- this is bringing me to tears and this was 2002 because THAT is God’s timing perfect!) That church was Anastasia Baptist and is still my church home. They’re my family. Life still isn’t easy and I have a whole new set of challenges but God is with me, He never leaves me (not even when I walk far from Him). That hole inside me, that ache, that void is now overflowing with the Love of Jesus. If you are feeling that tug inside right now, a longing to know more about God and Jesus please let one of know. Please PM me or the person you feel most comfortable talking with. We love you, Jesus loves you!