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I went years thinking I was a Christian. In the religious factor I was. But I was not a Christ follower. Went to church, never missed a day. knew all the stories of the Bible, Read a verse at home here and there, but still I did not know truly who Christ was.
I Knew what salvation was, I remember our pastor having an altar call. Just about the entire church came down. I was kneeled beside my dad and told him I wanted to be saved. He told me what to say so I did. I was six. I did not know Christ
I enjoyed church as a child mainly due to youth group. I was a huge part of it. I even became the president of the youth ministry when I was 17. I still didn't know Christ
At youth camp when I was 18 we had a huge day of worshiping with a youth pastor and tons of worship music. He talked of truly being saved. I was afraid what I did at six didn't count. So this time I broke down in tears and asked for salvation. I knew of Christ but didn't know him
At 19 I joined the Army. Deployed to Iraq at the age of 20 to 21. My whole deployment I was back and forth with God. How could God allow war like this? Is God even real if so how could he allow this? I was angry, I had a filthy mouth and vulgar attitude
I bought this back home with me. I fell completely away. I didn't care about God or church anymore. I drank heavily, partied and wanted people to know I didn't care. All while just starting to date my wife.
Life was rough, mentally, physically, financially and strained relationships. I eventually calmed down on drinking and partying. My wife and I got married. In 2015 we had our first child. I had started talking to God again and give him another chance.
I didn't want my son to go through what I had gone through. He needed a strong foundation and I also couldn't do it. My cousin had just started preaching at my childhood church. We started to attend but I was still skeptical.
Another altar call another trip down to repent. Another backslide. Another backslide, another repent. This goes on for 2 years.
2018 was a big year. My first full year as a construction business owner. God wasn't involved in it much at all. My business strained due to it. It was running but roughly. I hated life.
2019 another child. A roughly running business. Id had enough and cried out to God. He heard me yet again except this time I gave in. I heard him say I've been here since you were six. I never left you. God is so merciful.
I've finally found Christ. I've engulfed my entire life with him. Hes all I talk or think about. My business is still rough but slowly recovering. If not, God has a plan. I no longer worry with earthly things and I finally know how to put God before anything.
I hope someone who is struggling can see this and know it's never too late. If God has given me a million chances he'll give them to you also. God loves you and I love you!
@IIIDeaton @cajegroup @Saved_Sean_
@IIIDeaton @cajegroup @Saved_Sean_
