Finding Meaning and Purpose

Before I gave my life to Jesus, I struggled with loneliness and depression.

Even though I grew up in the church, I felt like God was disappointed with me. Nothing I did was good enough. So I sought the approval of other people. Year after year, I struggled to fit in -- at school, with friends, and even at home. I hated who I was and I hated God for not making me a different person. When I hit rock bottom, I contemplated ending it all.

Then one night, a friend invited me to church. I had nothing to do, so I went. God spoke to my heart. He loved me even though I was not perfect. He wanted a relationship with me. I was not doing well on my own, so I decided to take a chance and trust in Jesus.

As I began to turn my life over to Jesus, God began to heal the broken pieces that were too heavy for me to carry.

Healing didn't happen instantly, but I had someone to lean on -- Jesus Christ. I was no longer fighting alone. He gave me strength to keep going and He surrounded me with friends to support me along the way. Over time, He healed the broken places in my life,. And today, he has called me to serve Him in full time ministry.

The longer I walk with Him, the more I continue to see His grace and mercy on my life.