and how did it change how you look upon life right now?
2007-03-12 11:54:21 · 8 answers · asked by . 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Like I didn't need it. Like I had it all together. Like I was god.
Now I am able to make choices in life that are pleasing to God. Where before, because I had no faith, it was impossible to please God.
Prior to placing my trust in Jesus Christ as my Savior and LORD, I was searching for that part of me that was missing. I didn't think at the time that there was anything missing, but looking back it is plain to see. There was an emptiness inside me that I tried to fill with all of the so-called fun sins of the world. I will not even try to list them here for the sake of time, and really there is no need because 1 sin or 1 million sins, it doesn't matter, we were all going to the same hell. Let me just say that if you did it, I probably did too, and then some. Today, 25 years later, I have a peace that cannot be explained.
Today, I pastor a group at a nursing home. I love these people. I often cry with them as they tell me about how their families have abandoned them. If I did not have God in my life I would not be able to offer them any hope or encouragement, because I would be without it myself.
2007-03-12 12:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by JV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I felt fine and had a good time. I fit into to society better. I hung out at bars with my friends. I hurt peoples feelings (parents) and didn't even know it. I was a different person.
Looking back, I realise how much I was missing and wish I became a christian earlier in my life. I am a better person now. I think it's simple. I just used to think life was life. Blah. Now I think life is about trying to make the world a little better. That feels better.
2007-03-12 19:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by Wendy B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I had always grown up in a predominantly Christian household. However, a couple years ago, I pretended to be Christian. Then I was Atheist. My life sucked. I was mean and rotten to everyone except the people I cared about and the people that were mean and rotten right alongside me at school. Well, one day, I just felt the urge to start reading a book called 'How to Live like a JESUS Freak'. It's phenomenal! My mother bought it for me for my confirmation. It changed my perspective. I've grown up a bit. Every now and then, I have dry spells in my faith and sometimes I revert back to my mean-girl ways. But, I'm Christian now. I love it. I love JESUS. It's beautiful. GOD bless!
2007-03-12 19:04:26 · answer #3 · answered by keyboard 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before Christianity - whole, at one with everything, and in touch with my creator. When I was introduced to Christianity I became seperated from my creator, fragmented, and spiritually void. But I am grateful for the experience because it led me to my current belief system which gave me back my spiritual happiness and oneness with the gods and all that is.
2007-03-12 19:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know because I grew up knowing Christianity. What I do know is that I feel great now. I know the meaning of life and I know of all God has done for us, which makes me so happy.
2007-03-12 19:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I felt infantile
I wish my parents had just left me alone. Twelve years of being a christian nearly destroyed me. Took me decades to recover!
2007-03-12 18:57:38 · answer #6 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lost. Today, however, I know I can get through whatever come for Jesus will never leave me nor forsake me.
2007-03-12 18:58:17 · answer #7 · answered by Heaven's Messenger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lost
Now Im found
2007-03-12 19:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋