I always knew of God the Creator, but I kept my guard up by not letting Him get too close. I mean, I didn’t want God spoiling my fun! I thought that’s what God did.

During a time of hopelessness, I let my guard down and called out for God’s help. He was there for me and He held me in His loving way. I began to learn how big God’s love is and I felt so foolish for resisting that love for 53 years of my life.

Sometime after giving my life to Jesus, I realized that the Holy Spirit had moved into my heart, unannounced, and was changing me! I’d find myself in situations thinking and acting differently. Somehow, doing the right thing had become easy. Well, sometimes at least. Other times I’m still the same old me. But not quite–because I now have the hope of God’s promises.

Most importantly, today I want everyone one to know that concerning my salvation and the transformation God is guiding me through–all the glory goes to God! He has done it all. He never gives up on me and all I had to do was quit resisting Him.

- John D.