Knowledge becomes Relationship

I remember having a lot of knowledge about the Lord but being completely empty.

I attended church and could quote scripture, but felt as if my prayers were never heard.

Then after attending the "Gulf Coast Christmas" program at FBC Tillman's Corner in 2000, I realized that I needed a PERSONAL relationship with Jesus Christ. The main character of the program had attended church their whole life, but had missed the greatest gift, a relationship with the Lord.

Now that I have eternal life I have a relationship with the Lord. It's personal. I seek Him through His word and prayer and I find Him there. I know He hears my prayers and He is with me each day.

I was a public school teacher for ten years but I was extremely unhappy. I wanted to be home with my children more but I just didn't see how it could work. I felt like the Lord was calling me to homeschool but I just wasn't fully trusting that He could meet our needs without my teaching salary. I finally took the step and resigned from teaching position. I have now been homeschooling my kids for two years. I love that we get to spend more time together, we can choose a Christian curriculum and study the Bible together each day, and the Lord has provided for us each step of the way.

If I were to die today I know that I would meet Jesus because of the personal relationship that I have with Him. My life has been changed from that moment in 2000. I still have trials and struggles, but I know who holds my future and my trust is in Him.