I grew up in a rural area of Middle Tennessee. My parents took us to church every Sunday, Sunday night, and Wednesday night. We went to a small country church of about 50 members. My mother was the pianist. My sister and I would sing duets in church as young children. I began to also play the piano for our church. I thought I was a good person. I was obedient to my parents, made good grades, and was active in church. When I was about 12 years old, I began to hear God speaking to me that I was lost and needed to know His Son Jesus and have a relationship with Him. I realized that it wasn’t enough just to have Christian parents and go to church.

During a revival I was playing the piano. Each night as the evangelist gave the invitation, I would feel the Holy Spirit urging me to go to the alter and give my heart to Jesus. I was reluctant to stop playing the invitational song and walk down in front of everyone. The last day of the revival was on Sunday morning. After the service was over and everyone was leaving, the evangelist looked at me and said, “Young lady you need to know Jesus.” He and I went to the alter and I prayed for Jesus to forgive me of my sins. I believed He died for me and rose again so I might have eternal life. People began to come back into the church to pray and rejoice with us.

After that day, my life was changed. He has directed my path though school, getting married, raising my children, and now helping my precious grandchildren. He has shown His love and care for me many times as I have faced challenges in my life.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”