My Personal Testimony

Growing up in a large Christian family was a special gift. I have been surrounded by greatness from birth. Not because of wealth, fame, or great accomplishments. The greatness I'm speaking of is having a wonder loving family with a strong faith in God! My parents taught all six of their children to trust in God. They taught their children to never depend on man, but to only trust in God for all things and only God. I was surrounded by a wonderful family home, in addition to my spiritual family at my home church in New York City. My childhood was great, and I loved being the youngest child in my family.

Of course my family was not perfect. My parents would often tell us that everything we have was because of the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. They told us the story of how God changed their lives. Growing up I can remember that in the good times, and even in the bad times we would bind together as a family and we could get through almost anything.

Growing up as a young lady I discovered I had what most women wanted. I had a wonderful family that loved me, friends, beauty, and talent. I would eventually develop my own personality and desires as a young adult. As a young adult I decided it was time for me to do things my own way like most young people. I knew my parents loved me, but I had to find myself, and I needed to discover what I wanted to do with my life. I needed to know if God was truly real. And if so, I wanted to feel God for myself.

At the age of 17, I remember my mother telling me that she would no longer force me to go to church. My mother said it was time for me to make my own decision if I wanted to live for Christ or go in my own way. At that time, I thought my mother was too strict! I remember saying to myself yes!!! Finally, I don't have to go to that church every Sunday. But it only took one or two weeks for me to realize I loved knowing Jesus Christ for myself. Everything I tried to do; I just didn't fit in.

The young man I was dating at the time told me, "You will always be a good Christian girl." (I read between the lines) I had to let him go!

I thought maybe I would try cigarettes, but being a vocal major I didn't want to destroy my voice. To me smoking made no sense so that was out! I didn't want to make a mess of my life by trying drugs. I had goals set for my life.

My best friend once told me if she had the looks and body I had she would get any man and everything she wanted. I didn't want to sell myself cheap for material things. It just wasn't in me.

I decided one day to stop looking in the wrong places and live my life for the Lord. To my surprise, I found joy in living for the Lord. I found Love, hope, and peace that passes all understanding. I have comfort for my heart and mind that only God can give.

That's the reason that I know God is real. I can hide in the arms of Jesus when problems of life come and I don't know what to do. I read the word of God and it gives me the faith and hope I need to make it every day. There is nothing, or anyone that can fill your heart the way the Lord Jesus Christ can. Today one of my favorite scriptures is:

"HE THAT DWELLS IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH SHALL ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY"....PSALMS 91

I wouldn't take anything for my salvation! You can be young and still live a clean life! You can love the Lord and enjoy your life to the fullest! There is joy in living for God. Today I'm grateful for the way my parents raised me.

I often smile when I look in the eyes of my sweet children, because my husband and I are raising them the same way our parents raised us. That is according to the word of God.

I tell people everywhere I go, God can be anything you want him to be, but you have to let him be first in your life!

IF YOU HAVE TRYED EVERYTHING AND IT FAILED; WHY NOT TRY GOD?

Marie Della Thomas


				My Personal Testimony



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		Growing up in a large Christian family was a special gift. I have been surrounded by greatness from birth. Not because of wealth, fame, or great accomplishments. The greatness I'm speaking of is having a wonder loving family with a strong faith in God! My parents taught all six of their children to trust in God. They taught their children to never depend on man, but to only trust in God for all things and only God. I was surrounded by a wonderful family home, in addition to my spiritual family at my home church in New York City. My childhood was great, and I loved being the youngest child in my family. Of course my family was not perfect. My parents would often tell us that everything we have was because of the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. They told us the story of how God changed their lives. Growing up I can remember that in the good times, and even in the bad times we would bind together as a family and we could get through almost anything. Growing up as a young lady I discovered I had what most women wanted. I had a wonderful family that loved me, friends, beauty, and talent. I would eventually develop my own personality and desires as a young adult. As a young adult I decided it was time for me to do things my own way like most young people. I knew my parents loved me, but I had to find myself, and I needed to discover what I wanted to do with my life. I needed to know if God was truly real. And if so, I wanted to feel God for myself. At the age of 17, I remember my mother telling me that she would no longer force me to go to church. My mother said it was time for me to make my own decision if I wanted to live for Christ or go in my own way. At that time, I thought my mother was too strict! I remember saying to myself yes!!! Finally, I don't have to go to that church every Sunday. But it only took one or two weeks for me to realize I loved knowing Jesus Christ for myself. Everything I tried to do; I just didn't fit in. The young man I was dating at the time told me, "You will always be a good Christian girl." (I read between the lines) I had to let him go! I thought maybe I would try cigarettes, but being a vocal major I didn't want to destroy my voice. To me smoking made no sense so that was out! I didn't want to make a mess of my life by trying drugs. I had goals set for my life. My best friend once told me if she had the looks and body I had she would get any man and everything she wanted. I didn't want to sell myself cheap for material things. It just wasn't in me. I decided one day to stop looking in the wrong places and live my life for the Lord. To my surprise, I found joy in living for the Lord. I found Love, hope, and peace that passes all understanding. I have comfort for my heart and mind that only God can give. That's the reason that I know God is real. I can hide in the arms of Jesus when problems of life come and I don't know what to do. I read the word of God and it gives me the faith and hope I need to make it every day. There is nothing, or anyone that can fill your heart the way the Lord Jesus Christ can. Today one of my favorite scriptures is: "HE THAT DWELLS IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH SHALL ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY"....PSALMS 91 I wouldn't take anything for my salvation! You can be young and still live a clean life! You can love the Lord and enjoy your life to the fullest! There is joy in living for God. Today I'm grateful for the way my parents raised me. I often smile when I look in the eyes of my sweet children, because my husband and I are raising them the same way our parents raised us. That is according to the word of God. I tell people everywhere I go, God can be anything you want him to be, but you have to let him be first in your life! IF YOU HAVE TRYED EVERYTHING AND IT FAILED; WHY NOT TRY GOD? Marie Della Thomas



		FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON, THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETENAL LIFE. JOHN 3:16