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ORIGINAL: newservant08

I've always believed that there is a God, but until very recently I did not live a Christian life. My father committed suicide when I was elven years old and that's about the same time I began smoking cigarettes, lying, swearing etc. As I became a teenager I drifted further and further from God. I began using alcohol and drugs, disobeyed my parents and lied frequently, ran with gangs, stole and took part in quite a bit of fornication. I must say if there are two paths to travel, I was headed the wrong way on the lower road. Eventually the fornicating led me to be an unwed father at the age of 16. I did end up marrying the mother at 19 and joined the Army, where I served for 6 years, half way through which I ended up divorced.
As you can imagine I've suffered many trials and sorrows. A deceased father, a poor relationship with my step-father, a deceased 7 year old brother, the loss of many friends due to death or imprisonment.
Fortunately, blessing come to even the most unworthy. After a divorce and while still serving in the military I met a young lady who became my best friend. She is a Christian, and though she didn't commend me on my wrong doings, she admitted it was not her place to condemn me either. Infact she showed so much faith in God, she began to grasp my attention. I could talk to her about anything and she always said the best words. Seven years later, after beginning a relationship with her, she convinced me to attend church with her. I agreed, but, to be honest, was not completely enthused about the idea. On or about the fourth visit to church, I had a truly sobering and eye opening point in my life. At the end of the sermon I walked to the front and before I knew what I was doing, tears came pouring uncontrollably from my eyes. Immediately I began repenting, and though my eyes were blurred from the tears...for the first time in my life I could see, I could truly see. I was so ashamed standing there before the Lord and pondering back on my life. I felt such sorrow, not for myself, but for the way I've turned from my God in Heaven.
I waited around after the sermon to shake the preachers hand and tell of my experience, then I left the church that day feeling better, and more joyful then I have ever felt.
It's been a month now since I've been saved, and I still have trouble puting the bible down. I find words of wisdom from the bible for every conversation and every circumstance I've come across. I pray every day, several times a day. I ask the Lord to help me stay in the light this time...to lead me away from the traps that are set by the enemy. I give him praise everyday and am proud to say...I LOVE JESUS CHRIST!!!
I stumbled upon this website today and found so many great things about it. So I joined and wanted to share my story. If you've read this far...Thank You!
One more thing to mention...That wonderful woman who helped lead me to God....we are planning to get married!
God Bless.

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I waited around after the sermon to shake the preachers hand and tell of my experience, then I left the church that day feeling better, and more joyful then I have ever felt.
It's been a month now since I've been saved, and I still have trouble puting the bible down. I find words of wisdom from the bible for every conversation and every circumstance I've come across. I pray every day, several times a day. I ask the Lord to help me stay in the light this time...to lead me away from the traps that are set by the enemy. I give him praise everyday and am proud to say...I LOVE JESUS CHRIST!!!