What's My Story
From Empty to Full
Jody
Before I had a relationship with Jesus, I had an insatiable need to be accepted and loved by my family and friends. I sought to be perfect in whatever I did. being a perfectionist is exhausting.
I worked incredibly hard in school, played sports available to girls in those days (swimming and tennis), as well as cheerleading - a good thing to be in those days. I had many friends and a wonderful family. If you were to look from the outside in, you would have thought I didn't have a care in the world. These accomplishments, however did not fill the empty hole inside of me.
It was a journey of many years, but at a time when the Lord knew I would listen, He brought me a next door neighbor who began to teach me that a relationship with Jesus was the only way I would ever be fulfilled.
I gradually began to learn it was not about how I looked or what I did that made me significant.
Years ago on a mission trip, no make up, no hair dryer, no family along, it dawned on me that people liked me just the way I was-no props. A stunning realization.
Better than that, the life that Jesus offers lasts forever. If I were to die right now, I know for certain that I would be with God in heaven.