Wesley Gilbert
As a child growing up I was overweight and had several self esteem issues. I lacked self confidence physically and because of this I was very insecure and unhappy. Because of this my only outlet to find happiness was in applying myself at school and in material possessions. By the time I had reached college I was consumed with getting good grades and a degree so that ultimately I could make money. With this money I would buy myself happiness. On the outside and in the world’s eyes I was successful, but deep down something was missing and no matter how hard I tried, nothing in the world could make me happy.
While I was in college my mother was diagnosed with cancer. At first I was in denial, but as the reality started to set in for me, I became very angry and upset. On the other hand, my mother was always optimistic and showed a supernatural strength that I did not understand. Through her sickness, we started going to church. As I started watching my mother and seeing her strength, I began to understand where that strength was coming from. My mother had given complete control of her life over to Jesus. After making this realization, I began to realize that the only thing that could give me that strength and fill the void in my life was Jesus Christ. So, one Sunday morning in 1995, I gave my life completely to Jesus Christ and made Him Lord and Savior of my life.
By inviting Jesus into my life I was given a strength like no other. I can tell you that when my mother passed away in 1996, I don’t know how I could have made it through if not by the power of Christ. Jesus has given me more self confidence because I know that Jesus created me and He doesn’t make mistakes. I understand that everything that I am given is a gift. He has given me a beautiful, loving wife and 2 beautiful children. The gifts that He has given me are far greater than anything that the world can give. My priorities are far different than they used to be. My personal relationship with Christ and my family are the top priorities in my life. I can’t imagine how I would get through life without Christ in my heart.
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September 15th, 2007 at 9:35 am
Wesley, I loved your story!
Norma jean sent it to me! All it matter is that we have Jesus in our heart and let Him guide our lives. He is the one who give us hope and happiness and it does sometimes or alot of the times come thru someone elses life that Jesus is shining through!
love,tammy