LEARNING TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN

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I read the stories that were posted and it compelled me to write one as well.

Growing up, I attended off and on several churches. Never really planting a seed at one place to learn who God was and how great he could be to my life.

As I grew older, the further away from him I went. Only attending Sunday services when an important holiday was here. Sad but true.

In 1997 I married and had my first child. I too, was faced with dealing with my child having a disability. What had God done? Why had he given me so much to handle? Questions I continually asked myself after having my child. Why, Why, Why.

Over the next several years I experienced several major changes in my life. I got a divorce. I had cancer. I remarried. And had another child. All to which have bettered my life.

I married into a loving, Christian family that welcomed me into their home with open arms. Their faith in God sparked a interest in me but I was still so afraid of the unknown, fearful of the change that I felt I couldn't take that new step.

I often thought of my experience with God the night before my surgery for the cancer. He came to me and told me not to worry.... that he would take care of me. I truly believed in him and that he would protect me and he did. But I was still to scared to "make the change".

It wasn't until my father passed away 2 months ago that I finally realized that it was time to start working towards that change. It was my faith in God that has gotten me through these last 2 months. And it is my faith in God that will continue to help me heal and grow from the passing of my father. I asked God to help me as well to grow towards him. To help me along the way to get to him. And I know he is doing that.

I've now started doing some study bible guides that I've purchased from the Christian book store. And I'm enjoying them so much. I'm listening to the bible online when I'm not busy at work. My husband and I are starting a bible study with his sister and her husband and we both are looking forward to it.

So my quest to him I know has begun and will only get better. I know my faith in him will make me a better person. And I so look forward to it. And I look forward to sharing more stories with you all as well.

Amazing how God works, isn't it!!!