I’ve been coming to Summit Church for as long as I can remember, so I have always known about God and Jesus. As I got older, it was clear that I didn’t have a real relationship with God.
I often felt lonely and scared, but my mom was a great influence, encouraging me to pray and ask God for comfort in those times. So, I knew that He was there for me when I was lonely or scared. He was a comfort on nights when I could hear my parents fighting and didn’t know if my brother was awake. I would talk to my mom about how I felt in the morning, and she was always there to remind me that God is there, and all I had to do was pray and ask for help. I would pray all the time, and it would give me a sense of security, like someone was giving me a hug. I didn’t realize it then, but I know now that it was my Lord.
It was one morning in the car with my mom that I remember having a conversation that would change how I appreciated the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Tony Evans was playing through the car speakers, and he said something that made me ask my mom about the crucifixion and resurrection. We talked about how Jesus died and what it meant and how it has changed the way we live. I have since decided that I want to dedicate my whole life to Jesus. I know that I have so much more to learn and there is so much more I have to do to strengthen my faith. I am ready to commit to it, and I am excited about how God will use me for the rest of my life.