Faith

Although believed in Jesus Christ at an early age I really never understood the role He would play in my life,
until now. I was one of eleven children who grew up in a broken home. Both of my parents suffered from alcoholism
which led to personal and financial struggles. I lived in an unhealthy environment that left me feeling vulnerable, fearful and insecure. As a young child my parents divorced and shortly after we moved which separated me from our father.

It didn’t take long for me to realize that my mother was broken and despite her love for me I was often left alone. As my fears grew, so did my nightmares. When I had no one to turn to, Jesus was there. Later as a teen, my father died from a massive heart attack. Although I rarely saw or spoke to him, I felt the pain of separation once again. Two months later, my mother would be diagnosed with lung cancer. I would go to school during the day and care for her at night. The thought of losing my mother was devastating. Despite feeling all alone, Jesus was still there.

He appeared through a local pastor who prayed for my mother while she accepted Jesus. This brought her the much-needed peace to let go. Having lost both parents within a year I was left without knowing what to think or even how to feel. All I knew, was that once again I was lost and alone. Although, I had reached my lowest point Jesus was still there. Although my mother was now at peace, I was still having a difficult time coping with her loss. I was depressed feeling more alone and insecure than ever. I was so desperate that I asked God to take me as well. But again, Jesus was there reassuring me that one day I would have the family that I had always desired. This gave me the hope I needed to go on.

This led me to the life I had always wanted. I graduated from college, got married and started a family. I was living a safe life and had finally distanced myself from my past. I absolutely loved being a mother and thought I was finally in control. Over time my marriage fell apart, I was divorced and I found myself feeling alone again. Alcohol and poor financial decisions were starting to consume my life. The thought of putting my own children through the same experiences I had as a child was overwhelming to me. I fell to my knees and cried out to Jesus for help. Once again, He was there. That day I gave my life to Jesus.

Since then Jesus has moved mountains. He has healed my broken heart, redeemed my soul and shown me that a close personal relationship with him is all I truly need. He knows my desires for family and has brought a man into my life that is absolutely amazing. I’ve been happily re-married for six years, our family has grown to five children
and my faith in Jesus is stronger than ever. So why did I decide to get baptized and share such a personal story?
It’s easy, Jesus saved my life and now means everything to me. He protected me as a child, He comforted me in my grief and redeemed me as an adult.

Because of that, I’m here today to publicly acknowledge the healing power of Jesus Christ