I made a profession of faith in Christ at the age of 4.
I grew up
in a Christian home.
My dad was a preacher.
We were at church 3-4
times a week at least.
I went to small Christian schools all my life,
never attended one day of public school.
All of my friends were either
from church or school.
I lived in a "bubble" of sorts...but it was a great life.
At the age of 18 the demise of my sheltered Christian life began.
It took about 2 yrs and a traumatic family event to get me completely out of church.
I got married, had a baby, got divorced and lived (utterly miserably) in the world for 10 yrs.
In
April 2011, God grabbed a hold of my heart once again, but this time I
did not have the strength to fight Him.
I had fallen so far down, but
not too far for Him to reach.
He pulled me out of a deep depression and alcoholism.
I have been sober since April 22, 2011.
On July 30th of 2011, while at a ladies prayer meeting, I got assurance of my salvation and know that without a doubt I am on my way to Heaven.
I am so thankful to serve a God of not just "a second chance", but a God of "another chance"!!
God lead me to a great Independent Fundamental Baptist Church, with a great Pastor and staff.
Most of my family attends this church.
I met my D at this church.
I am teaching at the Christian school where I graduated a few (ok maybe more than a few) years ago.
I am serving the Lord and life is better than it has ever been!
Amen! I, too, fell out of church and our God of Another Chance came and rescued me! Congratulations on your sobriety and your lovely blessing of a supportive family and your newfound family.
ReplyDelete-Blessings Always,
Sanya