Laura Peden
Before accepting Christ as my Savior my heart was empty, and my life seemed hopeless. Growing up I became the victim of abuse that lasted from the time I was a small child till I left home to go to college. As a young adult I spent many years searching, trying to deal with the past and fill the void that I felt in my heart. However, nothing seemed to help.
One day I was talking to dear Christian lady about the hopelessness that I felt. She ask about my salvation.We talked about the life, death and the resurrection of Christ. I realized during our conversation that even though I had been baptized when I was in middle school, I had not truly understood the gospel message. That day I asked Christ to forgive me of my sins, and I made a commitment to follow Him all the days of my life.
My life has since become a day to day journey that is filled with peace and joy. My future is no longer hopeless. My heart is no longer empty. Most importantly my life is no longer defined by my past but rather by my relationship with Christ. My Heavenly Father has wrapped His arms around me as I have gone through a healing process that includes forgiving others and letting go of the past. I am so glad that as I walk through life I do not have to walk alone. I know that I can never live a perfect life but, my hope is now in Christ.
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