Before Jesus Changed My Life
I’ve believed in God for as long as I can remember. I was raised by parents who deeply love Jesus, and church was always a part of our life. But as I got older especially in high school and college I started drifting. I was still holding onto the idea of faith, but I wasn’t living it out. I got caught up in what the world says will make you happy partying, relationships, being liked & I slowly stopped putting God first. I tried to fill the emptiness with everything but Him, and honestly, it just left me feeling more lost and distant than ever. Deep down, I knew something wasn’t right, but I didn’t know how to come back.
How Jesus Changed My Life
A few years ago, my sister and I moved to Cedar Rapids and met some friends who went to Veritas. We mentioned wanting to get back into church, so we started going together though it was more off and on at first. Then about two years ago, everything changed. I suddenly got really sick, and no one could figure out what was wrong. I went from doctor to doctor, and for over a year, I felt totally in the dark. That season forced me to pray in a way I hadn’t in a long time. I was scared and desperate, and I just kept asking God to show up and help me. Eventually, I found a naturopathic doctor who finally had answers & I truly believe God led me to her. That was a huge turning point. It felt like God had heard my cries and made a way when nothing else had worked. Through that time, I realized how much I actually needed Him not just in crisis, but every day. The verse that gave me so much peace was Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.” I started to see that even the suffering had a purpose it brought me back to Jesus.
My Life After Jesus Saved Me
Since then, my relationship with God has become personal and real in a way it never was before. He’s not just part of my routine He’s my peace, my hope, and the one I turn to no matter what. I’ve stopped trying to control everything and have started trusting Him more, even when life feels uncertain. There’s a quiet confidence I carry now, knowing He’s with me and for me. A verse that means a lot to me in this season is Philippians 4:13 (NIV): “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.”