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To start I would just like to say, that I am thankful that I am able to even give this testimony. I was baptized when I was about 9 years old. I have always had a deep desire to serve the Lord. When I started to high school it was my first year in a public school, and I became very influenced by some there. I became a very sarcastic person, that was one of my main things. I know some of you think sarcasm isn't a bad thing. But it is, if it is hurtful. I once heard that "Sarcasm is a form of weakness." I can't remember exactly when I heard this quote but it always struck a little too close to home with me as much as I tried to deny it. . Anyways, at the end of 9th grade, mom and dad took us kids to Louisana Camp. It was there I realized how far my life had slipped, and it was there I rededicated my life to the Lord. From then on I started cleaning up my life. It wasn't til 12th grade I realized I needed the Holy Ghost in my life. I heard a sermon preached "Have you asked for the Holy Ghost since you believed?" I realized I hadn't asked and I knew I definately wanted it. The devil really fought me over this one, because he would tell me, you know if you make a stand and say you don't have the Holy Ghost then everyone will think that you aren't a christian and you were putting on a big show. Well I decided that regardless of what others thought, I was going to have the Holy Ghost. When I had stood and had prayer for it, the devil was telling me "You know you can't have it, you have already crossed the line. You are beyond the reach of His grace." That really got me discouraged because I wanted the Lord in my life more than anything else. Finally I thought, Lord, if there is anyway I all I can have it, please give me a sign, only to myself so I will know. It seemed right after I prayed that a small voice come back to me and said, "You have crossed the line, but you stand on the Lord's side." All I can say is the Lord knows how to meet all your needs! |
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