Todd Deaton
I grew up as a small boy in Spartanburg, S.C. with two loving Christian parents who saw fit to take us to church every time the doors were open. I was involved in all the youth activites along with playing on football, softball, and baseball teams as young man. I knew there was something missing in my life. That was Jesus, whom I had heard about at church as well at home.
As I was saying above I knew there was something missing, so the next Sunday I was crying as the congregation was singing “Just as I Am.” I told my mom I was going to go pray the sinners prayer at the age 12 yrs. old. As I went through scool it got harde rto live my life for Christ. At the age of 14 I got into the wrong crowd and started to drink alcohol. After that I led a double life even through a ten year marriage. After a divorce and going to a Christian counselor, I found Christ again. The salvation in my life truly took place. I feel like I didn’t know what I was doing at age 12 and truly feel I got saved at the age of 35.
Since I have accepted Christ in my life as Lord and Savior, I am reminded to be stong and courageous and have no fear because I know wherever I am in life, God will be there (Joshua1:9). I have gotten involved at my church since I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Every time I am at church I learn to be able to reach out to people more.
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