Christina Downey
I grew up in the Spartanburg area, but we moved all around because my parents got divorced when I was 3 years old. I never had a real home. I went to church off and on with my Dad. I never had a relationship with my Mom. I starved for love and acceptance from anyone and anywhere I could find.
Since my Dad kept me in church, I went to VBS when I was 8 years old. During VBS I felt that something was missing from my life. I learned that Jesus loved me and accepted me. I asked Jesus to come into my heart and life.
After that day in VBS I felt a peace in my life. I no longer had the need to be accepted by anyone except my Great Father in Heaven. He loves me no matter what. I am not saying that my life has been without struggles, because I have struggled. Life has thrown me some curve balls, especially with the loss of my Dad when I was a senior in high school. Because of God’s love and acceptance through His Son Jesus Christ I know that I can always count on Him to be my constant friend and comforter. He will give me the strength I need to go through life.
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