What's My Story
The Freedom to be me.
Marleen
I used to be really caught up in what people thought of me. To the extent that I kind of lost track of who I was.
I pretended and lied, but usually felt inferior and like I didn't really measure up. Other times I was very critical and sarcastic, if I thought I had one up on people.
I had always known God and Jesus, but only when I made the consistent choice to obey and give Jesus control of my life, did these feeling and behaviors start to change. It happened because over a period of time I did some learning about other religions, and also learned about the historic accuracy of the bible and its prophesies. It really made me realize my faith in Jesus was real, and based on facts, not just something I grew up with.
Having a relationship with Jesus Christ, has increasingly given me the confidence and the freedom to be me. I am completely known, and completely loved. Who I am is not dependent on what I do, or what I look like, or what I own. I feel free.
Having Jesus in my life, and having assurance that my faith in him is based on facts, has also given me real purpose. I know who I am and what I'm here for. I am certain about what life's all about, and what happens when life ends. I really feel like I am living life to the full, and it will never end!