Cindy’s Story
Before I came to know Jesus, I thought I had the perfect life. I worked very hard and was successful in my real estate job. I had my dream home, the Mercedes and so much more. I shopped non-stop. The mall was my friend. I had several boyfriends and was married twice. I traveled all over the world and did everything I wanted. I was living the American dream.
Then bit by bit my perfect life started to unravel, and I saw how sad and lonely I was inside. I only talked to God to ask for things or yelled at Him when I was angry. On more than one occasion I begged God to end my life. I realized that I had made one bad decision after another. I knew that something was missing.
I visited different churches and even investigated other faiths to try to fill the void. About five years ago, I started watching a pastor on television. Little by little, my life started to change. In 2012 I went to Jacksonville to hear him preach live. The event was sold out, but somehow I managed to get tickets. At the end of his message, he asked the question, "If you were to die today, where would you go? What is your relationship with God?" I had heard that question a million times before, but at that moment, I felt a burning sensation from my head to my toes. I realized that I was feeling the Holy Spirit for the very first time. I started crying and didn’t know why. That night changed my life.
Over the years, I have known many people who attended Compassion Christian Church. I first visited on Mother’s Day, 2013. From the moment I walked through the door, I felt like I was home. I knew that this was where I belonged.
My life is so different now. I talk to God all the time and not just to ask for things. I pray as I’m getting ready for the day and when I’m driving. I thank God for everything and everyone. I have a peace about me that I have never had before. I smile all the time. I know that everything I have is a gift from God. I know that He has a better plan for me than I do.
Looking back, I realize that God never actually left me during the years He wasn’t a part of my life. He stepped back because I felt that I did not need Him, and He gave me the free will to make my own decisions. Now I know that I do need Him. When I have bad days, I try to do something for someone else and my problem does not seem so big. There is no greater feeling than giving of myself and putting a smile on someone's face or doing something for someone who cannot give anything in return.
I have less now than I have ever had, but in my heart I feel so rich. God is good indeed!
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