What's My Story
Failure of the American Dream
Christine
Before I accepted Jesus as my Savior, I tried to find happiness and peace by way of the American Dream.
I was raised to be self-sufficient, independent, and to work as hard as possible, and this would bring me happiness, peace, and comfort, which was success. All of my family members lived this way. We also expected to go to Heaven, and find happiness and peace there. As I grew older, I realized that none of us were achieving this 'success.' Something was wrong with our plan.
After someone shared the gospel with me, I learned how I could have true joy here on Earth, and have eternal life in Heaven.
Since then, God has been showing me that my plan for success led me not to happiness and peace, but to pride, ignorance and self-centeredness, which were roots of trouble in my life. I had no idea I had become so contaminated, but I have been cleansed, and every day my joy increases as I grow closer to Him.
I took great pride in my professional accomplishment, which I see now was accomplishment based on skills that were gifts from God. I was put in charge of my department shortly after I started working for the company. I used work as an excuse to not go to church or serve Him, so he rearranged my career. Our office closed, but I kept my job working from home, and now I am no longer a manager, which reduced my workload and stress level, and allows me more time to study His Word and to serve Him. Praise God!
Jesus is surely giving me an abundant life, and every day is a blessing. But the best part is that I know for certain that I will spend eternity in Heaven.