Living it Out

This is a paper I had to write for English earlier this year and I wanted to share it with you tonight. It is something that has now changed my life.

Giving My Life to Christ

The story I am about to tell is of the time I gave my life fully to Christ. It happened on my confirmation day on May 19th 2012.

    After a day of celebration, laughs, happy tears, and catching up with family and friends, I went into my room to be by myself for a little while. I was given a book of encouraging words, stories and advice written by friends and family as a gift from my parents. I started to read all of the amazing things written to me as I listened to an uplifting album by Britt Nicole (a Christian song writer). I remember that the note I was reading was from my sister. It was saying that I was so, incredibly blessed to have the family and friends that I did. That all of them have, in some way or another, helped me learn more about Christ and His love for me. I thought to myself at that point “oh my gosh! God has given me all of these blessings in my life. He loves me SO much that He gave me life, He created me with His hands in my mother’s womb. He wanted me on His earth to learn about and to love him and teach others about His unfailing love.” Then I heard the song that was playing in the background. It was talking about the glory of the Father and His love for us even though we are sinners. Tears started falling like a waterfall out of my eyes. I was overwhelmed with Christ’s love. I felt Him right there with me. At this moment, the words of the song sang “how many years did You plan this moment here, to show me how you love me?” I wanted then, to live my life fully for Christ as best I could, despite being a sinner, to thank Him for all He had done for me and given me.

    I thought that I would act differently right away after that, that somehow I would magically change into a different person. But it took a long time. It has only been in the last year and a half that I have really felt the Lord working in my heart and strengthening my faith. But it was worth the wait and I hope to never lose this faith that was given me at my baptism.

    I hope this story has blessed those who read it. I want this story to be a witness to the power of the Lord and what He is capable of.