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It took me eighteen years, eighteen long years..
I had grown so distant from the truth, it
was like a stranger to me. I let the enemy
take hold of my mind and ensnare me with
his devilish traps. I gave in to lust,
to anger and greed, I was never quite
satisfied. Then my Lord introduced me
to my greatest love, the one my heart so
desires, and used that awful breakup to
bring me closer to Him. After being
apart, without the burden of dating,
we've gotten closer than ever before;
our love is becoming a love that is
centered on the beautiful creator,
which is just what love is supposed to be.
God used me to transform this once evil-
based life, a life completely focused on
witchcraft and energy and horoscopes.
My love has been changed, and for the better;
our short heartache brought the chance for a new
life, a life led by Jesus, a life of
love. And I thank God everyday, for
because of these events, I have become
passionate for Him, and I will tell of
His great love and compassion, even to
those who don't want to hear it. For He is
the way, the truth and the life; even the
demons themselves acknowledge this. There is none
greater than Him and there never will be.
I thank Him for saving me from my sin,
for drawing me close to Him, that I may
never die, but have everlasting life.

Author notes

Thankful for Jesus


My life has finally become the God-centered life that I want it to be, and I have no problem with telling of his great love to everyone. My last ex was into paganism, didn't believe in God and had little to no respect for the christian faith. Because of this, I broke up with him. Because I broke up with him so that I could better walk with Jesus, I became so much closer to God.
We're very close, and he still came to church with me because he wanted me back I suppose..but after a little while, he started going to church even if I wasn't there, like if I had to sing with my school choir at another church on a Sunday morning, he would go with my dad and stepmom. After spending so much time with me and my dad, who is an amazing, evangelical, God-fearing man, he was eventually convinced that God exists, and he now believes full-heartedly that Jesus did die on the cross for his sins and rose three days later, and he can now consider himself a christian, despite the fact that many of his friends are disgusted by the fact. I thank God for that miraculous transformation, and for bringing me so close to HIM.
AND NOW MATT AND I ARE MARRIED!!

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  • Macsword
    September 27

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    Amen and Amen!

    This is a wonderful testimony and I can see why it would win Gold for "Help Me See The Reason"...for it is truly a great reason, and of course...the only reason. Congrats on the Gold, ut more importantly, Congrats on the way Go is dealing in your life.


  • XXAgedWithDespairXx
    February 9
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    Sweet. Thank you for entering.


  • Rend the Veil gold member
    December 9, 2008

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    Thank you so much !

    I really loved your poem so much, it was a very hard challege to judge this contest! yours was always at the foreftont of my mind!! you are so precious i didnt want your to get lost in the shuffle! I didnt know how to work the buton either! fat chance though ! I love your passion for Christ! Thank you so much!!

    Blessings

    Rend


  • broken-colours
    December 1, 2008

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    That is amazing, the poem and the author's notes. I'm so happy for your friend who's had such a great turn in his life -- from paganism and disbelief to trust in God. Wow.


    • pumpykin
      December 1, 2008
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      Thank you...yeah it's quite amazing, thinking about how he was just a few months ago and now..it's like looking at a completely different person, it's wonderful


  • whitexrose39
    November 29, 2008
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    God bless you. This is speaking straight from the heart. Thank you. Again, God bless.


  • Randomly Beautiful
    November 29, 2008
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    God is so good. Thank you for this.


  • Rend the Veil gold member
    November 27, 2008
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    Such Love for the Father

    Your passion for God is beautiful! i loved your write
    it is so moving, thank you for entering in the contest

    Blessings

    Rend


  • Rhythm Child
    November 25, 2008
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    you expressed yourself very well and from this poem i can really feel your unshakable devotion to what you beleive in
    and i kinda admire ya for it
    take care


  • daviscth silver member
    November 25, 2008

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    This is an awesome tribute to God and I thank you for posting it in my contest. There is nothing I like better than hearing how someone has turned their life around and you have done just that.

    Thank you so much for taking part in my contest And devotion to God is never blind.

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