God Saves the LOST

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CLee622

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Just wanted to share. I have never met anyone else yet with a testimony like mine so I wanted to post here and see if anyone has had a similar experience ---

I was raised without religion of any kind. My parents tried to teach me to do right and not do wrong. In my early adult years I found that seeking what made me happy did not make me happy. Living very wrong. Not seeking Him at all.

So I agree to visit a small church with my best friend because her brother in law took over - and everyone that had previously gone left because he was young(er) and has tattoos. I say sure I can sit there for a bit and leave. But the Spirit came and convicted me of my sin - I repented - I was born again. I agreed to be baptized a few weeks later just because I figured "that's what you did" but - somehow I STILL missed Who my Savior was.

Months later - I am shown the verses John 1:1 and John 1:14 and suddenly realize Who He was, why I was different and begin a love relationship with scripture. That was April 2011 and I have been growing ever since - despite suffering extreme emotional trials and circumstantial hardships. I know others are suffering more than I and I am comforted daily by Christ...alone.

Just wanted to share because most people in my area (called the "bible belt") were raised reading the Bible. But I was not and when I came to read those verses in John and it all somehow clicked - the scriptures have come alone and without the biased or teaching of humans but guided by the Spirit alone. So that is what I am here to promote, encourage and help others do. And maybe make friends too!

May God bless and keep you all.
 
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It has taken me over 10 years to realize that I may sin but IM NOT A SINNER!

i am working on my testimony, so should be done soon (don't know why I said that other than I tired and can't sleep:(
 

CLee622

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"I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." Luke 15:7

I haven't had a problem calling myself a sinner, just being one ;) but it takes knowing the problem to seek change (or to be changed, rather) Paul even said "I am" a "chief" of sinners, not "I was" so that's interesting. I do understand what you mean and yes it's a gift of God that we do not deserve. Look forward to reading yours - thank you 'marsh' :D