Jesus fills the void

Life was empty.

I was in high school trying to define my life with my athletic performance. When I fractured my fourth lumbar in a weightlifting accident and was out of sports for year I turned to academia to fill that void and again give my life meaning and purpose. Although I had grown up in a Christian house I was a rebel at heart and not sincere in my families beliefs. Still feeling the emptiness I turned to relationships and substances to bring me joy. Nothing could satisfy and God was speaking in my heart that only in Him could I be satisfied. The summer before college I repented from my selfishness and turned to follow God daily. I proceeded with public baptism and testimony, knowing in my heart something was new. During college I still felt pulled by the desires of this life but Gods consistent pursuit of me and my daily decision to read His word helped give my life a new meaning and purpose. A peace in my future and plan for my life was soon revealed. I married my high school sweet heart and with the new found accountability partner we have been growing at a pace that can only be attributed to a divine God. Though just He is merciful and in Him I have been given new life. Thank you Jesus!

Purpose that only God can give gave my life meaning and life eternal. Knowing that I am not yet home gives me the endurance to carry on.

In Christ I am free to live and my life now has meaning.

In a new city, in a new job, in a new church with new friends I live for Christ. To know Him and make Him known.

Death is not the end and 6 feet deep is not my final resting place. At the feet of Jesus I will praise for all eternity!