I went to church most Sundays and I was there every Wednesday night and I did what all the other kids were doing. I memorized my Bible verses but they didn’t mean anything to me. They were just words. I mean I knew Jesus had died for me but it didn’t really stick. I had been going to a Christian school since I was 3. My parents were good people trying to teach their little girl right.

One day I was sitting in my 2nd grade classroom doing a Bible lesson. I had never heard it taught the way my teacher taught. It really hit me that I was a sinner and I was nothing without God. I realized without Jesus I was going to get death and hell. So she asked if anyone wanted to ask Jesus into their heart. I knew that’s what I needed. So a couple of other kids and myself did it. I was so happy I ran home told my parents. My dad was thrilled he cried and my mom was so happy for me. Since that day I have been a different person.

From then on I knew whatever I needed, God could provide for me like nobody else could. Then 2 yrs. ago something happened that tore my world apart. My parents got a divorce. It hurt me so bad. My mom was the one to walk out on us so I was with my dad and still am. He has been here for me like nobody else. It hurt me so bad to know when I woke up every morning I wasn’t going to have my mom there with me. But the best thing is I grew so close to God through it. I would pray all the time and I could always feel his arms around me telling me everything was going to be ok. That’s when I really knew I couldn’t live without him. I had already been saved but I re-dedicated my life in chapel one day. That’s when it really changed. So now I am positive I will be with my God forever in heaven and that’s the best feeling you will ever have.