Tracy Wade
Before I met Christ, I thought I was a good Christian. My family went to church (almost) every Sunday. I went to Sunday school, was involved in youth group, and sang in the choir. I was baptized as a baby, and then confirmed when I was twelve. On the outside, I was living a “good Christian life”. There was something missing, though, but I didn’t realize it until I was 34 years old.
I had heard the pastor’s invitation to pray the sinner’s prayer many many times, but never accepted this invitation because I thought it wasn’t necessary for me. After all, I was living a “good Christian life”. However, as a new mom, I began to analyze my entire life. I realized that my actions (or lack of actions) impacted not only me, but someone else, too. I was overwhelmed with a desire to do the right thing for my child. It was then that I realized that I desperately needed to pray the sinner’s prayer. I had been a sinner my entire life and was remorseful for my sins, but had never truly asked for forgiveness. In 1999, I finally accepted the pastor’s invitation and prayed the sinner’s prayer.
I had finally found that missing piece in my Christian walk. Since then, I have enjoyed a closer relationship with Jesus. I also have comfort in knowing that I am finally doing what I need to do to be that “good Christian” I always thought I was. God is so good! Every day is a gift from Him!
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