Delvon’s Story
Before I came to Jesus Christ, I was lost. I felt that there was nothing special about me that would make Him want to be in my life or allow me to be in His. I was ashamed to talk about Him. I knew Jesus existed but I didn't actually know Him. I felt unloved and hated myself. I was angry and negative about everything.
One day I was overcome with self-hatred. I realized the way I was acting and living was shameful. I looked up and asked Jesus to come into my life and use me however He wished.
That was the day my life changed. I felt something inside me change. The person I was was not the person God wanted me to be. The change didn’t happen overnight and it wasn’t easy. I struggled to let go of who I wanted to be and become who God wanted me to be.
My family moved to Savannah as my marriage was ending. I was angry, and the old, mean me came back. I felt like I had no control over my emotions or my actions and gave up trying to change.
A long-time friend invited me to come to Compassion Christian Church. I had seen the car stickers everywhere and so when she invited me, I took it as a sign that God wanted me to go. I went to church that Sunday and I felt an amazing peace in my spirit. I knew God wanted me to give Him control over my life. And so I did.
Since then I am not the person I used to be. I don't ever want to go back down that road. I am more positive, forgiving and have come to love myself. I no longer allow others to determine my self-worth. Instead of telling God where I want to be or do, I allow Him to guide me. Even when I don't understand why or where He is taking me, and I just obey. By obeying Him I have learned to trust Him. I know now what it means to let go and let God take control of my life. I know how amazing He is. And most importantly, I know that I am special; that He loves me and always has.
I love Compassion Christian Church because I understand the teaching. I learn something new in every service. My five children beg to go to church now, which has never happened before. Coming to church here is so easy because the whole family enjoys the experience!
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