My Story

For those of you not familiar with my favorite story here it is, the story of how I got saved :)

I was 16 and working at a local radio station on Sundays. All days Sundays. I was quite far from God. My friends weren't Christian, I smoked, I drank, I cussed. And I thought all these things were cool. At least, I was trying to. It wasn't how I really was. I never was a "bad" girl. It just isn't me. I can try as hard as I want, but it just isn't natural! I guess for that, I am lucky.

Anyways, for the most, most of the people that came in the radio station paid me no attention, or were rude to me. I was young. And didn't act right. I was polite. But still, not up to there standards. But there were a few that really reached out to me. And I must say it made a HUGE impact on my life. Apart from the people there, I had this one friend in my life, Stephanie, that was really trying to steer me in the right direction. I will NEVER forget all these people and the role the played in my life.

There was this one song. I have tried and tried, but can't remember the name of it. But the song talked about Jesus dying on the cross, stealing the keys to the grave, and leading a victory march. Something in that song touched me.

And one day, all by myself in that radio station I heard the Lord speak to me. I knew I was living in sin. And I was so incredibly sorry for it. The fact that He was SO HOLY and I was so sinful overwhelmed me. I can't really remember anyone "talking" to me about salvation. But I KNEW. I knew I needed a Savior. I knew I needed saving. I was in trouble. I was headed down a path that I didn't want to be on. And I WANTED God. I wanted want He had to offer. I wanted to change. So there in that little booth I knelt. Yes, I felt so awkward. But it didn't matter. I had no clue what exactly to say. But I trusted God to fill in the blanks. He knew what I meant. I knew He did. And I have NO CLUE how I knew it. I knelt down there and asked Him to forgive Him of my sins. I told Him I needed Him. I asked Him to be MY Savior. To be my Life.

Let me tell you. EVERYTHING changed. I quit smoking, cussing, and drinking that day. No one had to tell me to. It was just what I needed to do. After a few rough starts, I found an awesome church family. I "quit" all the friends that had held me down and really hurt me for a long time. Let me tell you, that was HARD. But I knew for me to really give my all to God, I had to dump my baggage.

I fell in love. But that sure didn't mean I didn't make mistakes. That love made sure I kept getting back up and serving Him. And that love will keep moving me forward no matter what I face. Because I only love Him because He first loved me. :)