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My Name is Cynthia Johnson (205.150.219.193)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was a Christian since I was five and I had always gone to church. I was saved but it didn't really mean much to me at the time. when I turned 14 I thought that there was other ways to do things so I left the church seeing that my parents had never attended. I went into the world with the knowledge of what God had sacrificed for me, so I decided that no matter what I would never smoke or drink or do drugs. Well I was true to most but on the rare occasion I would have a sip of alcohol at home. I never really liked it in the first place so it wasn't my thing. Now I realize that those years were the lonliest years of my life. There were times when I couldn't stand my friends because they were in the drug scene. I slowly lost contact with everyone I knew and despite efforts from the Pastors daughters (Who used to be my very best friends) I would not return to the church. I wanted to save face so to speak. Well over the next few years I would spend my weekends with a pint of cookie dough ice cream and whatever comedies I could find at Blockbuster. I spent time with a friend of a friend who moved in beside me. She was into the drug scene but she had started to go to my old church, and she tried to get me to go back to the Youth Group with her. I would make up excuses not to go, but on one night in probably January or maybe early February, she was at my house and was waiting to go to dinner with two people from the Youth Group. I was ok with that cause I wasn't going or anything but then her cousin cancelled and she wanted me to go. Well I thought that maybe one little dinner wouldn't hurt, I mean why would it? I hopped into the car with my friend but I wouldn't even look at anyone. Now these people hadn't gone to the Youth group back in my day so I thought I was ok but it turns out that they knew me but we had never been introduced. We were eating our dinner, still I looked at my salad because I felt I couldn't look at anyone else. I was listening to their conversation trying to be the wallflower I sometimes am when my friend asked me if I was attending church with her the next day. I was stunned, I didn't want to embarrass myself and say no because then they would ask me why. I didn't want to go into that so I said yes. Well that was it I was stuck. They came to pick me up the next day. The surmon topic was "unusual people". So my Pastor went into saying that we were all unusual because we went to church, and in the middle of it all he mentioned names and congratulated my friend on bringing a friend. He acctually said that he would have to meet me later. Our whole row started to giggle under our breaths. Well after the service was over I went and talked to my Pastor and he said he was glad to see me, I felt a little special. I continued to go after that because it was fun it always had been. I started to have a Bible study with the Pastors daughter's and they asked me if I would like to be saved. Well I was already saved but they told me it would be recommitting my life to Christ so they led me in the sinners prayer. That was April 25 2000 at 9:09 pm I have been happy ever since and as I grew in the Lord I got Baptised on August 27 2000 (may I say the water was cold 'cause we did it in the river)Now I'm in the happiest times of my life thanks to the Lord He was the one who helped me through it all. 1 Corrinthians 10:13
My Name is Steve (152.163.201.61)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I came to Christ when I was 9. It was one of those they tell you to in Sunday School and you do it. Well I knew the Lord had forgiven me. And I thought that meant party, I could do all kinds of stuff and justask for forgivness and it would all be good. This went on for about 4 years. I got into some really bad stuff. Bad friends, lying, cheating, pornography, profanity. And I thought that if i asked God to forgive me he would butthenI'd go back the next day and do it again. But I always felt this void inside me. I thought maybe if I do more this void wll go away. But I was wrong. They one Sunday I realized that God knows when u are sicere and when you aren't. To tell you the truth that really freaked me out. I decided to start paying more attention in Church. I totaly changd. About 4 months ago I started the Left Behind series. It really freaked me out. I don't want to be left behind. So I made a decision, I'm going to apologize to God and ask him for help. Which was hard for me because I'm a pretty self-sufficient person. I am now thatnkful that God helps me live every day to the fullest. In every decision I make I ask God for help and guidance. So far he has set it upon my heart to use my musical abbilities to worship him he has also done this for some of my friends at church. We have formed a Christian Punk rock band. I am thankful for God's love and I want to live my life to serve him.
My Name is Wendell Lashley (196.3.141.19)
I am Over 20, but young at heart years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well what can I say.... Not sure really.... The most that anyone can truly say is that the love of the lord is totally awesome...] Knowing that he was able to bring you out of the gutter (parties, getting drunk etc..) to serve him and do his will. Serving the lord is the best thing anyone can do, no matter what your troubles may be Jesus is the way - truth - and light. He is the vineyard that strecthed forth its fruit to replenish moisture to its dry branches...
My Name is Stephanie (207.73.130.102)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Hi everone out there who loves the Lord! I'de just llike to say that I recently was able to start a Bible Study called Not Ashamed, in spite of our very anti-Christian principal. Praise God and Glorify Him always!
My Name is Billy-Joe Knelsen (205.200.254.126)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I became a Christian when i was 9 and i didn't really know what i was doing, so i dont really consider that the actual age i became a Christian. Last summer i spent most of the time getting drunk and smoking weed, i was messed up. Just 5 months ago i realized my life had to change, i was smoking and drinking and i was still doing stuff with my girlfriend i shouldn't have been doing. so i decided to dump my girlfriend, quit drinking and smoking and get baptized. It was extremely hard to do all that at once, but God helped me through it and boy is it worth it! i'm back together with my girlfriend, we stay away from the physicalness of the relationship, and i'm baptized. i'm going to be a counsiler in summer and i'm going to ministry training in in september this year. i cant wait to spend the rest of my life serving God!
My Name is Matthew (204.184.215.1)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I am getting baptised this next Sunday at my church and I am going to the Brownsville youth conference in July. I believe God made way for me to be able to go.
My Name is Liz (152.163.207.76)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I just want to say thank you to God for the strength that he has given me. I love him very much and he is my bestfriend. I have learned to just trust in God because friends will betray you one time or another but, God will always be there for you through good times and bad. All you have to do is just call on him. Some people ask, "How can God be your bestfriend?" but all you have to do is just talk to him as your bestfriend. Jesus died on the cross for you and me and thats why I thank God for letting His Son die on the cross. I thank God because He is so good. I love him very much and I just wanted to let every one know how much I love, and thank Him!
My Name is Julene (63.17.102.12)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: He's is so awesome! I am getting baptized in 2 weeks and I am sooo happy!! Thank you God for EVERYTHING!!!!
My Name is ACE (216.54.48.106)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I thank god for everything and everyone
My Name is Jennifer (210.84.247.218)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Hi i have been saved for about 10 years and God has blessed me in many ways he has put me in a christian family and i have been raised to know the Lord Jesus Christ over the last 2 years i have been become more closer to God which I think is really Awesome because God is so Awesome and He loves us all. :)
My Name is Chelsea (205.188.196.54)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was at Creation and asked God into my heart. I remember becoming so happy because the excitement of the others became overwhelming for me. It was so awesome and my fave verse now is Zephaniah 3:17. I am struggling with finding friends I get along with AND are strong christians and with whom I feel included. Still, I feel God is always available and thats just so comforting for me. Seeya & thanks!
My Name is Ashley Gladden (205.188.197.181)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I thank God for letting me breath another day. I thank him for his annoiting and his holy spirit. I thank him for his presence at my youth service. I love him and i love to worship his name. I thank him also for letting me witness to people also.
My Name is ali (62.180.18.12)
I am Select Age years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: hallo
My Name is Dan Darling (205.188.199.37)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was born at an early age. To be near my mother. Anyway, I was born again at about the age of 6. But then I didn't completely understand what that meant. so When I was about 14 and nothing seemed to be going right, I decided to really pray that prayer and to really mean it. I examined myself and I realized that Jesus did give me his life so I could live. And that was amazing to me. I have become a talented musician since then and I enjoy playing guitar and also singing. I wrote 2 songs and I am working on more. And that's it. Pretty cool huh? That's my story. What about you?
My Name is Brad (24.212.27.251)
I am 19 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Thank you Jesus for saving my soul! I was lost, now I am found!
My Name is Michelle Angel (205.152.229.185)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Hi, I figured that by testifying to other teens that i might feel less guilt about what i put God through and how i am thankful that I am alive this very day! So, when i was a little over one, my parents got divorced due to my dad abusing my mom and alcoholism. I was left with nothing but childhood scars. Since then I guess you could say that I majorly rebeled and ended up in jail, homes, and mental institutions due to what had happend between my parents and I. I found myself crying sometimes because i knew that I could always turn to God but I was afraid that I would fell him just like I thought I had done my parents. Then recently while in church a women came to me and newthe way I felt like I hope I am doing to some of the lost souls out there. I gave my life to God and since then I have found things out about myself that i had never knew before. So i just wanted to testify to the world how God helped me and how he can help you. Just belive. if you would like to talk if you are going through some of the things I have been through, my email is; nocomplj@bellsouth . net
My Name is Annette (207.232.137.3)
I am 18 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: From age 12 I battled with suicide. I tried everything to end my life but nothing worked. What I didn't know was that god was sparing my life for a reason. When I was 17 I found my self in a very depressed mood I would dream about how I would die, and so one night I decided to get it over with. I had everything planned out, from the letter to the way they would find me. Just before i went through with it a police car and a social services car pulled up. My sister and i were to be put in a foster home for 6 months. Well when we got there we meet the person we were going to live with and her 33 year old daughter(who had 2 kids of her own) and they invited us to come to church with them. At first I was unsure if i should but I didn't want to hurt there feelings so I went. well to make a long story short about the 2nd month i went to the church I got saved and instently my life changed I was smiling for the first time in years and sence then I was able to minister to other people through song. For the first time in my life i feel like I belong and I feel happy. I just want to thank god for everything he has done for me. without him I would be nothing.
My Name is True To Christ (128.8.22.159)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i've actually put my testimony in here quite a few times, but i always like coming back and reading other people's testimonies. it's so nice to see that the Lord is working in all of our lives. i just wanted to say that the Lord has been so faithful and loving towards me and i thank him for all he has done!
My Name is petro Fagan (196.41.174.140)
I am Over 20, but young at heart years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I am a youth worker and gave my life to Jesus many years ago and am trying to connect to the X-generation. I believe that everybody knowing Jesus can make a difference to society.
My Name is Sophie (62.253.64.4)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I want to thank God for being so amazing and for never leaving me when i do terrible things!Even when i get lost God always comes and helps me.
My Name is Ashley (208.180.84.180)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I am thankful that God moved me to Pineville cause if I hadn't moved here I wouldn't have met everyone that I am close to now and I prolly wouldn't be so close to God as I am now.
My Name is Traci Gonzalez (205.188.193.22)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I just want to thank the Lord Jesus Christ for bringing V.O. Tacoma into my life and inabling me to make a diffrance in the city.
My Name is Jessica (64.12.102.41)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: GOD has opened so many doors in my life, and my oppertunity in ministering in others!!- he has made me see the light lately, and he has just been so great!!--my youth groups: one of many mottos --- God is good all the time- All the time God is good!!- aint it the truth!
My Name is Laura Landis (152.163.201.182)
I am 12 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I want to thank God for blessing me with my family and friends. And also for his son Jesus. The Lord God helped me through my hard times that I went through and I thank Him for that.
My Name is cynthia (63.15.247.134)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i want to thank God for giving me another day of life,another breath, for helping me out in everyway possible.where would i be withough him?
My Name is Ben (152.163.207.184)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i want to thank god for what he has done for my teen group. We all used be seperated in our own lil groups but god gave a few teens the strength to do something about that. Now our teen group is more united. We still have those times where we start to lose it, but manage to keep it all together.
My Name is saraita (147.70.112.113)
I am 18 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i want to thank the GOD almighty for being the almighty and seeing me through one of the hardest semesters i've had in college
My Name is kurolloss kamaal (62.114.31.39)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: hhhiiiii
My Name is Sophia (140.198.17.55)
I am 20 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well I will first like to praise the lord for him being a part of my life. Reading your testimonies It made me fell so sad but gave me more strength to go on. I have been battle with depression for so long. Lately for last two weeks old bad thoughts were comming back to me. I grew up with my aunt. My mother could not take of me I am told and my father went away. So that left me with such a empty broken heart. My aunt was ok but so strict and her boyfriend was so awful to me and my older sister. He abuse physcially and emotionally so much. She proctected me so i thought. But God watched over me all the way. She gave up so much of her life for me and my family. So please pray for because she does not know the lord like me. Well I went through so much. I wanted to kill myself and I was always sad. So sad that I just wanted to hurt anyone that came into my life. I didnt do drug or things like that. But I hurt everyone with my words. I still fight that every day but i know the lord is the only one who can help us when things get tough. So teen keep trying and dont let anyone put you down for what you believe in. I can do all things with Christ who streghthens me. Sorry I messed up on the spelling.
My Name is jennifer cross (206.231.66.179)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: god has done so much in my life he came down and enrolled hiself in our nasty flesh died onthe croos 4 me is now as we speak preparing a home 4 me he gave me a healthy body family friend he keeps his hand of protection over ever i know the truth and am so thankful iv rtecieved the holy ghost
My Name is heather (63.62.168.115)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I thank god for dieing on the cross and rising on the third and he was man.
My Name is Brittney (213.122.232.70)
I am 12 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well, it started when I was three. I prayed to get saved and all that in Tucson, AZ. When I was five, me and my family came out here to Liverpool, England to pastor a church. I was home-schooled all the way up to sixth grade, (which is high school here) at first everything was fine. And then all the testing came. I couldn't stand it. I started being sort of like them, but not all the way, if you know what I mean. But when I got to church, "holy mood" would switch on. Then the guys started getting involved and there was a couple guys I really liked. Then my parents found out. And I talked to my dad, and he told me that I would have to make a decision, for Christ...or not. I chose for. But even after that it was hard. Me and my sister were the only saved people in my school, and I got skitted like heck. Anways, I still felt like I was on my own. That no one was helping me. Then, at a church prayer meeting, God spoke to me and told me that I wasn't alone, that he's always been there for me, and always will be. During that same prayer meeting, I had read teh scripture where it says "I will never leave you nor forsake you" Then, just recently, God has started moving in my school!! One guy, Michael, got saved last December and he brought another guy, Jonathan, and they brought another guy!, Sean!, now there are five born-agains in my school!! And more have been coming, even if they're not saved yet! And what's more!!! Is we are probably going to be allowed to have a bible study during a lunchtime once a week...that my DAD CAN TEACH!!!!! I just thank God, that He helped me through, or else I may not be able to see this move of God, right now!
My Name is Sarah-Jane Shearston (202.181.0.116)
I am 18 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I don't know if I can fully explain how God has worked in my life. But I know that he has always looked after me, he is everything that he claims to be. Growing up hasn't been easy, I have been through more than my fair share of tragedy, and on many occasions I was very isolated from those who could help me. God was there, bringing me out of tragedy, helping me to perservere and overcome, I am thankful for that. I have had a wonderful timeeven through the hardships because God was the one who got to bless me to remind me, that it's his job. I'm thankful for what I have, and that I'm getting stronger. Life has it's problems, but i have God!
My Name is danielle (152.163.201.207)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: well i was raised catholic and i remember just sitting in church waiting to see if we got to go out to eat after church. my parents always taught me according to the bible. well one day when i was in 6th grade they told me they were going to get a divorce. what? a divorce? thats wrong according to all of the things they had taught me in my life. what else did they teach me that i cant believe? well i decided to go off on my own. i was defiant and if they didnt want me to do it, i did it. i was in to drugs and everything. my twin sis got in to it worse though. that affected me more than me doing it myself. one day i went for a ride with my "friends" and the girl driving took a corner at 110 mph. well my head went through the window and i thought it was over. according to the paramedics, it should have been. there was no reason for me to live. ( i thought then) now i go to church and know that god was with me and has a plan for me. well i got straightened up but my sis didnt. i almost failed my first years of highschool b/c i was worried about her. she tried to commit suicide. wow what a life huh. now i got her goin to church with me and working on her walk with god. There is a God!!!
My Name is Matthew (209.128.145.108)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well....i am not really sure how to start this thing i guess i'll start fromt the beginning. well i've been going to church all my life and i thought iwas an ok christian. not really cussing, not lying even though i still did both enough that if my mom had ever found out i would have been grounded for life. like is said i have gone to church all my life the only thing is it never sank in until last year at church camp. that's when i really found christ. he moved in my until it felt like i had been run over by a diesel. i felt the first signs of relief that i had felt in years. i now know that god has called me to some sort of ministry. i am still unsure 'bout which one but i am believing in god for it. pray that i will find out what the calling to be is soon. thank you for reading this.
My Name is Kayla (205.188.192.159)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Last Thursday, I was at an FCA rally at my school and I was saved for the first time in front of people. I had prayed by myself before, but I felt it was time for me to go forth with it. There's no greater feeling than knowing you are truly saved!!!! :)
My Name is Cassie (205.138.53.245)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: When I was little my mom and dad never went to church or anything. I had heard mainly about God through my aunt who was an active church member. She took me to church and she was the main reason that I was saved in the first place. I didn't get saved at one of the many churchs she went to, even though she helped me see the light. But, I went to Bible School with some of my friends, and one day the pastor came in and had everyone to bow their heads and closed their eyes and most of you know the routine, and that is where I first asked Jesus into my heart at the age of 8 on a Friday evening. Over the years I begged my mom and dad to come to church with me, and they always made up some excuse not to go. SO I prayed and ask God for it to happen. I didn't ask for it to happen any certain day, but just before they died so that I could see them in heaven with me. Well, over the years I started backsliding and thinking the world was better for me. The thruth is the devil got me onhis side for a little while. Then, one of my friends from the church I first got saved at asked me to come to a Youth Conference with her in Nashville, TN. So I asked my mom and she said I could go. So I went just to have expecting nothing would happen. Well, something did happen. I feel down some stairs and broke my arm. I didn't know it at the time, but because I broke my arm, my mom and dad got saved and now they never miss a Sunday. They are always sitting in the back row of the church. My mom even got Baptized and my dad is getting baptized in the creek this summer. Well, I still wasn't living like I should. I done a lot of things I shouldn't. Well, this year (lat weekend) it was time for the Youth Conference again, and I packed my bags and headed out the door. This time I listen to the speakers and God really talked to my heart. And Friday evening (at about nine o'clock) I rededicated my life to serving Jesus. Right now, I am laughing in the Devil's face because he knows he has lost me, and God has BIG plans for me.
My Name is Michael (206.137.4.208)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was 7 years old when I got saved. We were sitting in church one day and during alter call I told my dad that I wanted to get saved so he took my hand and we went to the alter and I got saved. I was so happy. But a couple of years later I started to backslide. Then we went to a youth service at church camp and the services touched me and I went closer to God. During a couple of services I felt a tingle go through me. I love the power of God. Thank You
My Name is Erin (209.255.23.4)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I grew up in a pretty nice home and was catholic all my life. I always thought that my religion was kinda dull and probaly the wrong one. As I was trying to find the true religion I learned of hell which is the main reason I started to look for the true church. I thought I don't wanna go there. As I learned more and more on the true catholic faith I found that a few of our churchs were not in union with the Pope. So they called themselves catholics but they weren't really. I also found that my church was the only one made by christ, it has been around the longest, the catholic monks made the bible and one of the only reasons there are other religions is because some king didn't like the doctrines of the catholic faith so he decided to make up his own. I have also found that the catholic church is the one and only true church. If you study your history books you will find all of this quite true.
My Name is Melissa (24.70.112.91)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was raised in a non-religous household. I was mean and rude to everyone around me. I had no care for life and didn't care about anything. I lied, cheated, stole, drank, and did drugs. I didn't care about consequences or the fact that I was ruining my life. When I was in trouble with something I would turn to my friends and they gave me bad advice. I honestly hated God and had no belief in religion here I was thinking "God hasn't done anything for me at all he doesn't exist" Religion was useless to me! everything changed when I moved to Calgary I joined the basketball team in my High School and found Amie, she changed my life and brought me to church. After one timne at our youth service I just broke down with the realizations that I needed God and I did believe in him. Even though I turned away from Him, He waited with open arms and never stopped loving me! Two weeks later I asked Jesus into my heart and asked God to help me to turn from Sin. I have changed I am now nice to people, I dont drink, do drugs, lie, cheat, or steal. My family life has changed I can now frogive people who hurt me in the past. My friends started going to church because of me. I live for God and want to serve him and learn more about Him. I am being discipled I am going to be in a life group soon, and I am being baptized on April 20th. I have really good lasting relationships with lots of people at my Church and I look forward to Sundays every week! I praise God for bringing me to Calgary and just sending me someone who changed my life for the better! Our God is an awesome God!! God Bless
My Name is Casey (63.31.143.170)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I would like to start by telling you I'm not the greatest Christian in the world.But every day I try to be.I love the Lord.He is so capable of doing anything AND everything. On May 31,of 2000,I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis.That is a chronic disease of the bowels and intestine.I was so astounded.Me,out of all people,has a disease.I was pretty healthy up until then.I was in the Childrens hospital in Alabama(where I live) for 2 months.( in and out 2 times)I was so sick!I had a surgery done to see my colon better(colonoscopy).After I got out of the hospital,I was on medications like you wouldn't believe!I was on Prednisone.If you don't no what that is,it's a steroid.It makes you gain a LOT of weight.It did me anyway.In the hospital I was 99 lbs.When I started dropping Prednisone,I weighed 151.It was a very hard time for both me and my parents.But you know why i coped with it.GOD!I know if the prayers I had,and if God wasn't with me,I'd had probably commited suicide.God works even the smallest miricals.Thnak you God for loving me.I love you! If anyone wants to talk about ANYTHING let me know! My E-mail is cute_lil_aggie_gurl@yahoo.com Thanks for listening!:):):) And GOD BLESS!!!
My Name is Stephanie (152.163.207.46)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I want to thank God for everything he has done for me. He is amazing! He is so real and that is why He is the keeper of my heart. When things go wrong I know I can turn to Him. He is just a prayer away! He rescues me from this crazy world and renews my strength. He is awesome because I know that nobody else can do that for me. He's my savior and I just want to live for him always!
My Name is Kristen (204.187.88.103)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I grew up in what most people would call a 'normal' family. I had a mom, dad and a brother and sister. We went to a Catholic Church every Sunday, I heard about Jesus and God, but nothing ever went from head to heart. When I was in grade six, my parents seperated because my dad had become abusive towards my mom, brother, siter and I. When this was all going on I was very confused. My dad went to church and called himself a Christian, but yet as soon as he walked out of the church doors, the smile disappeared and the real 'Dad' came out. Grade seven was one of the lowest points of my life. I switched to a new school, because every one at my old school knew all about my Dad I was ashamed. In grade eight, God placed a very special person in my class. She was always smiling and happy and she kept inviting me to come to her church youth group. Every week I refused, I allready went to a church, and I didn't like it, why should I have to go to one on Friday nights too? When that girl moved away that year, I was kind of happy, because I was getting annoyed. I never ended up going to youth, but God was working on me. That summer my friend and I were walking downtown and we passed a church. On the sidewalk we words that I will remember for the rest of my life, it said "If you think it's hot outside now, it is going to be a lot hotter in hell." This really concerned me because that day it was very warm outside, so when, almost three years later, my best friend invited me to her church youth group, agreed to go. I went and had a great time. And eventually I became saved. It turns out that the church that I got saved at is the same church that the girl in grade eight invited me too and the same church that had the words on the sidewalk. I was saved in October of 99 and then was baptised in November of 2000 and it turned he same girl that invited me to youth in grade 8 was at the baptism, even though I hadn't seen her since grade 8! Isn't God awesome! Now, when I became saved, everything didn't become perfect, but God started to show me things that needed change in my life, and he's still working in me, but through his strength I've been able to give up the anger and resentment I had built up towards my Dad. I am so happy that I am a Christian. God is awesome and he is doing amazing things in my life (just as an example, shortly after being saved my whole family started coming to this church with me, and now they are all regulars!) God is great :)
My Name is Rosemary (169.139.176.84)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Over the summer of 1998, the fires were burning like crazy! Well a fire started a few blocks away from our house and it got started from lightning, well anyway my cousin (that was visiting from Utah) and I ran across the street to tell our neighbor that there was another fire. On our way back to my house, lightning struck like right next to me but Thank God it didn't hit the ground and it definetly didn't hit me. My cousin and I went running inside the house horribly terrified. My mom told us to start praying for some rain and with in minutes it started raining. It rained all evening and thats it!
My Name is Selena Osegueda (206.158.251.86)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: well, most testimonials start out, "i grew up in a christian home" well i didn't. My life was a little chaotic and i had a hard time dealing with it. in 8th grade i started cutting myself. i knew it was not normal, but it gave me immediate pleasure when i was down. at that time i hadn't found God and i had no interest in that. well during 9th grade i got progressively worse, but not suicidal. i thought about killing myself but it wasn't able to end my life not knowing what was on the other side. 10th grade came along and it was going bad as usual. during 2nd semester i started hanging out with some people i shouldn't of. they got me smoking weed, and that was my new addiction to help me feel better. i did that for a while, until i looked at what my life was going to. i was thinking about the next time my friends were going to come down and we would all share a few bowls of pot. my old friends stopped calling me and talking to me in the halls. i finally realized what was going on one night when i was with some of my not-so-good friends. one was pretty much trying to get on me and was acting like a total jerk about it. that is when i realized my life was going nowhere'sville. i realized that i acted like my friend, and i didn't like that. so i promised myself i wouldn't do that. but i still hadn't found God. then at the beginning of 11th grade i had my 16th b-day. my first trip by myself was to church to sign up for sunday school(i still went b/c i was afraid to tell my parents of my religious standing). well at sunday school signups my teacher got me a keychain that changed everything. i can't remember what it said(i accidentally lost my keychain, sorry!). it said something like, "His light will guide my path" and on the other side it was a pic of a light house. that's when i knew God could have guided me, instead of looking for the next thing to make my pain go away. that was 6 months ago. so day by day i grow in my relationship with God and i talk to Him as much as i can. i study His word often, and absorb every bit. and to this day i still wonder how i got along with out Him.
My Name is Manda Leigh McGowan (66.38.1.6)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i have not had the best week or 2 weeks i should start by telling you my grandma died last sat. and sence then i have kinda blamed god for everything that has went wrong but there were those days i know i could not have made it through the hours if someone had not been there although there was no one i could see if i would have opened my ears i would have known god was there promiseing to stay and that it would all be ok and i would just like to praise god for all the times i have turned away and when i come back he has never went away God is my one TRUE friend
My Name is Kevin Ballard (24.71.223.143)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: My whole life I've known about God, my parents were Christians so I grew up with it. I went through my life doing wat I wanted to do, I was a once a week Christian, I stole a lot and didn't care wat God thought. I got baptised and my life didn't change at all. Then in May last year I went to a Youth thing called Avalanche and I totally got touched by God. For the first time in my life the little faith I had became real to me, I have no more doubts that God is real. I kinda started shaking a bit. Freaky stuff. The day after I got back I had a bible study things and we were praying and I was getting really fustrated cuz I wasn't hereing God and other people were. So when we finished my youth leader asked us wat God told us I said nothing. Then he gave me a verse, Psalms 25:1-8. God totally talked to me and gave me a vision of me wearing the armour of God and standing over my school. I was so freaked out. For the next 7 months or so my life just went on and nothing really happened. I went through a time where I didn't care about God, I hated it. THen in February I was praying on night and God gave me a verse, Jeremiah 1:6. Its when God told Jeremiah that God would send Jeremiah to a lot of people and Jeremiah had to tell them about God and God would give him the word's. So God told me my time was coming. I knew that it had something to do with the school so that was cool. but then a week later I was at a youth convention in Portland called Generation Unleashed and one night I asked God to give me a sign that I was gonna start a Revolution at my school. Later that night there was an alter call for anyone who wanted to get their schools saved so I went up and a lady prayed for me and it was awesome. God is Awesome!
My Name is Matt Spaulding (64.12.102.28)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Hi peolpe if you guys could please pray for me as i try to spred the word to my fellow class mates i would like that a lot. Thanx
My Name is Susan (207.179.193.150)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Two of my friends, one close friend and one of my very best friends, tried to kill themselves within 2 days of each other. The first one went to the hospital on a Sunday and we went to see her on that Tuesday, they wouldn't let us see herso we were very mad. We later droped her off and the next day she told us that she had tried to kill her self and that she had done it the night before, right after I droped her off. The rest of the day was terrible, but thank goodness it was a Wed. so we had church that night. I went to my youth leaders house before church and talked to his wife about it. Her and I talked a lot about how God doesn't give you more than you can handle. Just knowing that I would be able to handle this made everything so much easier!My friend got out of the hospital that Friday and is back to school. And at first my other friends parents blew up, but now they're ok. Yet it was hard to stay in the friendship with my friend, I knew that I could handle this because God wouldn't give me anymore than I could handle. Also, I thought that God put her in my life for a reason so I shouldn't just give up on her.
My Name is Tabitha Mondragon (209.198.117.32)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I want to thank God because he has been with me everyday of my life. I am 15 years old and this august i moved in with my grandparents In vermont to attend a very good private school. My father is a pastor in Tijuana, Mexico and my mother passed away when i was born of breast cancer. From 2nd grade to 8th grade i had lived with my 25, and 18 year old sisters, In San Diego, California. Moving to Vermont was a huge change in my life. Sometimes the path looks too dark and i don't see any stars coming out. Then i get on my knees and sometimes i feel God right there with me but there are other times when i feel lonely and sad. Then i hear the vioce of God telling me "No matter how long that path looks and how dark, i am with you and you are almost there just a little more". God has been with me everyday. I thank God for gving me the strength to carry my faith from coast to coast, and forgetting of my believes. Thank you God! I love you!
My Name is RRF (64.192.4.117)
I am 19 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Two nights ago, God brought me to my knees. Even though I am not a practicing christian and haven't spoken to Him in years, since that night, I can feel him around me and the stress' and tribulations in my life don't taunt me like they did everyday. I still have a lond ways to go, but just that night gave me serenity and hope. If anything, everyone pray for me that some day Jesus will be number one in my life.
My Name is Victoria (205.188.195.26)
I am 18 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Personally, God has done very much for me in my life. As a first-year college student, I have had to overcome several temptations and stick to Christian values. Although few may believe I am weaker by being Christian, I have learned that God provides great strength for us. That strength results in our undeniable love for Him and the miracles we see before our eyes. I have been a Catholic my entire life, as I attended a conference in July of 2000 that strengthened my relationship with Christ. That conference was the Steubenville conference in Atlanta, Georgia. I decided to go with my youth group because I hadn't been out of the state in four years. Instead of just being an eight-hour trip up and back, however, I came to understand the friendships I possess. I had been a weak person before that, as I never talked to people who hadn't ever spoken to me first. I remember on the trip up that I was able to talk to a friend of mine that I had maybe spoken to twice before. I had known the person for nearly a year, but I had never given him a chance because I thought I didn't want to get to know him. I was upset for so long about the way I handled life, but after speaking with him I was able to discover why God places certain people in our lives. The person revealed something to me that had been a part of him for so long, something that he needed to let go. I will never forget the evening when I saw the ones I thought I would never get to know revealing their testimonies to God. Since then, I have stayed as true to God's word as I can and I hope to become stronger over time. Since speaking with God and getting to know Him better through His Word, I have come to realize that I am destined to enter the fields of elementary education and youth ministry. I would really enjoy leading a high school youth group and bringing people together like my youth advisor has. I probably would be nowhere right now if I had not joined the youth group my sophomore year in high school. What would I have without God? What would I have without attending church? Above all, where would I be without those friends I have made through God's strength? God is our redeemer and He provides more than one may ever know. Since strengthening my relationship with Him I have written sixteen Christian songs- I never thought I would be a songwriter in any way. God provides us with spiritual gifts to glorify Him. I could be far away from where I am now, but in reality I could not ask for more.
My Name is Kimberly Miracle (162.114.24.120)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I got saved when I was 13. I went to a great church but it was really far away from my home. I didn't have any friends from church that went to my school. It was hard for me when I went through trials to find someone to talk to. Last year I almost gave up. I quit going to church and began to backslide. I was falling really behind when an old boyfriend of mine invited me to go to church with him. We hadn't talked in years but I did go with him for some reason. To this day I do not know why I had trusted him so much after all that had happened between us. Anyway a couple of weeks later I rededicated me life, and now attend his church regularly. It is now my church and I have plenty of friends that go to my school there. I am so thankful that God had put my ex boyfriend there. I truly believe it was God's plan from the start when I was 13 for me to end up at my new church. Every morning I thank God for sending me such a special guy.
My Name is Rachel (208.0.20.24)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I'm thanking God for freedom. This morning my sunday school leaders took our class to a jail cell in the basement of our towns courthouse. They told us that we were sentanced to 5 years in prison for spreading the word of God, and closed the iron door as they left. As we stood there in the dark dungeon it made me think about if i would actually stand for christian if I was in a situation in which i was persacuted. The leaders told us we could leave if we would denounce our faith in God. What would you do? We stood there in th smelly dirty cell and then they came back in and we saw some light again. They read bible verses and it really made me think about how much is easier it is to share your faith in America than in some other countries. So what are you waiting for???? Share your faith to your friends and you will be richly blessed!
My Name is Nery (63.26.12.53)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was raised in a christian home all my life,at the age of 11 I got out of church.I started hanging with the wrong group and started getting in trouble a lot. I was a peron who hated myself and I tried to kill myself more than six times. I was disrespectful to anyone who got in my way of doing awful things,I felt so empty,lonely that I dedcided to create a life with the devil.I was the devil's bride and best friend finally he said to me your worth nothing kill yourself, I belived what he told me, till this day I'm still convinced that I'm a nobody. I went back to church when I was in my late 14 and I decided to get baptize. I was baptized December 7, 2000,The first few days I felt good and I was happy. Now I'm back where I was the devil's bride I don't know what to do anymore!
My Name is Julia (207.35.125.196)
I am 12 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well, I used to believe in god when i was about 5 because my parents did, and i thought they were always right, but then me and my brother began to doubt God and not find anything to prove that God was there! Then I went to this great Christian camp and i found God in all the counselors and everything! That was 3 years ago. Now I can't believe that i used to not believe in God.
My Name is Bethany (213.123.43.236)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I've been praying for my best friend to accept Jesus in her life-and really be saved for absolutely ages-and guess what?! on sunday-she did just that.Praise God-he really is the most faithful friend you'll EVER hope to meet!
My Name is Kyle Curtis (205.188.198.44)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I primarily, grew up in a christian home. My parents had me in church every time the doors were opened. I have to admit, in my younger years, i thought church was more of a punishment than a helpful thing. But that was before I knew Jesus. I remember it quite clearly. It was a sunday morning, November 14 of 1992 to be exact. The worship service was powerful. I turned over to my grandma and asked her to help me know Jesus. She took me by the hand and led me down the altar and there me and her prayed and she led me to Jesus. I was on fire for God. Until about 1996 when my parents stopped going. For a while I was upset, but I soon got the fact that they weren't gonna go. So I decided to do something. I went to my best friend's church and there felt more loved than anywhere. So his mom said that i could come over every saturday and spend the night and go to church with them. My folks agreed and now i am even happier than before. It is now 2001 and I have been on fire for God more than ever. It's funny how God makes a sad trial into the best thing ever!
My Name is Ashley (172.140.10.25)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Hello everyone here is my testimony to God! I am very thankful that Jesus saved me with his blood! I am so thankful i have friends that love and care for me like they do! i am so glad they are all Gods Children. I am so glad i don't have to be worried everyday whether or not i'll be going to Heaven or Hell! but now i know the answer to all my problems/questions! all i have to do is look up to the sky and say a little Prayer and God will be there to help me through any thing i have trouble with! thanks everyone for letting me share my testimony to you!
My Name is Emily (63.20.91.111)
I am 12 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I would like to thank God for giving me the strangth to acsept the move. I mean moving from Chicago, IL to Buffalo, NY is not all that easy, but somehow with Gods help I was able to just think of it as an oppotunity to meet new people and tell those people Gods word.
My Name is Hansen Lung (24.141.225.77)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well, I'm thanking God for just being there 24/7. He has also given me the greatest friends I could ask for. He is the greatest thing that happened in my life!!!! Oh yeah!! I became a devoted Christian on September 14 2000 For anyone who has MSN Messenger my email adress is rotten_potato@hotmail.com. I'll be happy to add you to my list.
My Name is morgan (205.188.197.37)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was saved when I was 8 years old. I thank God for all the trials he has allowed me go through because I've only grown closer to Him. I thank God for Loving Christian parents who have raised me to Love God with all my heart. I also thank God for a loving youth group where I can go and be with good christian friends and worship him openly!And I want to thank God for loving me and accepting me just as I am.
My Name is Katie (152.163.197.76)
I am 12 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: EVERYTHING!!!!!!
My Name is Amber Henson (64.89.202.189)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I have only been a true Christian for like 9 months, and it has been the best 9 months of my life! I went to a church camp the summer before I turned 15 and had the experience of a lifetime! I have never felt better! I am still on my mountain top and I am witnessing to people everyday! I love God and will do anything that He tells me to! I am keeping my faith all the way!
My Name is Charlotte (64.12.101.177)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I just want to thank God for always being there for me. When Im down...he`s there, when something in`t going right and I don`t have no where else to turn, he`s there. But when you feel like your down in a ditch and you can`t find a way out...just Call on the name of Jesus because I kow he will help you, I know he can lift you up and give you streanth...I know he will give you peace. Just trust in him with all of your hearth and pray, fast, and keep the faith and he can meet your name, He can pick you up. Just never doubt him...always believe that he can pick you up and put your feet on a solid ground. In the Bible it says he will never leave you nor forsake you. He will always e there for you. He won`t leave you. He can do anything you ask him to if you just have faith and pray and fast. I know he can pick you up. When your family isn`t there for you and your friends dissert you...Just remember who can pick you up and place your feet on a solid ground...just remember that he can give you what you need to make it through the day. Always itness to people because we need o spread the truth around the world and get souls saved and we don`t need to take it for granted because the Lord expects us to spread his word and to witness...Just remember to Pray...Fast...and keep the faith!
My Name is Pam (209.128.167.216)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I'm one of those kids that grew up in church and got saved when I was really little. I've been Assembly of God my whole life but recently switched to a baptist youth group. I've learned that denomination doesn't matter, it's the people's hearts that matter.I am so into God, He amazes me. I'm VP of students for Christ at my high school and I sing on the prasie team at my youth group. What God had done in my life recently: I've struggled with a self injury problem since June of 2000. It's been a really rough struggle but with the help of God, my youth pastor and some great friends I'm getting passed it. Now I want to help other people who are going through the same thing that I did.
My Name is Candice (66.26.135.167)
I am 18 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I wasnt brought up in a christian home. My parents arnt bad people they just dont believe in the same things that I do. When I was about 15.I started high school and didnt feel like I fit in to well so I wouldnt do all of my work and I began to chill with friends that wernt very good enfluences. We would drink and then the next day feel awefull. So My mother decides to send me to Metrolina Christian Academy where I would make the best friends in the world. I was saved in Chapel an the 2nd one that we had that year. Pastor Mike was preaching on Heaven or hell and what the two were like. that is how I was saved. I am now trying to live my life to the fullist and at the same time glorify GOD in all that I do.
My Name is Joel Rodeheaver (192.195.234.26)
I am 19 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I thank god that he wants to be with me even when my life is a mess. Sometimes I feel like in order to meet with him, I have to clean things up first, but then I realize I've missed the point. I come to him first and allow him to be my hiding place. What good is a hiding place if I have nothing to hide. Because of Jesus' death I can always come to him anytime no matter what my life looks like.
My Name is Georgie (198.142.85.219)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: OHHHHHHH God. Thanx really, really thanx. Even though i'm still figuring all this out - i know that you are there for me and always will be. I have not been saved long but have always been searching for God. A couple of weeks ago at church i raised my hands to the lord and let him enter my heart - since then i have not really tried as hard as i should to be near Jesus. But i'm getting there - i love you Lord - be with me always and make me strong. My main concerns about my new status as a God fearing Christian is what my friends or other people will think of me....but i'll pray for strength from God and I will stand up for my faith. It is great to know that there are other teens out their with such a strong faith - I am now beginning to learn what being a Christian is really about! Praise You Lord!
My Name is Erin (65.80.14.112)
I am 19 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well, I was saved at the age of 9; so ten years ago for me. I was raised in the church, but I struggled because I was raped and molested. First at age 5 and then at age 16. I struggled with my sexuality and many sexual things. I have to say I am still proud to say that I am a virgin!!! Praise God. I am only now realizing God! I went to a Benny Hinn Crusade only about a week ago and God gave me an "umpteenth" chance! Somehow, this time, I TOOK IT!!! I can feel Him and I burn for Him and Truly LOVE Him. He is awesome and He has delivered me. I cry reading everyones' testimonies, for I see how worthy our God is. Whenever you have the chance I urge all who read this: PRAISE HIM!!! If only you knew what He has in store (I cry), If only we could fathom His MAJESTY! Wosrchip Him. Sing a song unto the Lord! Whisper His praises. Glorify Him. Write Him a love letter with you lips and with your heart. I praise you Lord and I bless your name, YOU ARE WORTHY. Love, Erin
My Name is Rebecca (156.46.35.25)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: hello, i just want to tell God thank you for helping my father because he is having heart problems and he is a lot better!! THANK YOU GOD!!!
My Name is Yvette (210.9.43.238)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well my mother pasted away on the 26th of March 1999,she battled with cancer. When my mother pasted away I put a lot on board of my self. Now I would like to tell you a bit about my mother before she pasted away. My mother wasn't the best mum she was an alcoholic she drunk all the time. Ever since I was a born. I can remember when my mum would hide the bottles of wine and she would tell me "if I didn't tell my dad I would get something at the shops." Me being a little girl I wanted to get a toy from the shop. As I was getting older mym mums tricks didn't work anymore. I started to get really mad at my mum that's when the hitting swaring and even worst things came in. I can remember when I did something wrong I would go and hide in fear that my mum was going to hurt me. My mum never showed me love at all she never huged me she never told me that she loved me. As this was going on I never told my dd what my mother did to me I was so scared that he when he went to work she would do something to me like through me to a wall. The first time I talkied about it was when she died then I new that I was safe. But there was also good times the best time I can remember was when I was a little girl I went food shopping with my mum and only with her I thought that mum was all mine and no one elses. As I was growing up I thought that this was normal that all the oldest get hit by there mums. I only found out at the begging of last year that that was very wrong. I can remember the first time my mum told me that she had cancer she told me to always be upset and don't be happy when I die and that's what I've been doing up till now. At youth camp I went there because I wanted a change of my whole life the first night nothing happened the day nothing happened. But the last night I was really praying for a change and I praying for a change and I prayed to god I seid "god this is the last night I'm staying here till you change me." Then kirsty (the youth leaders wife) seid if there's anything that's holding you back from your walk with god come out the frount at first I sead no "that's not for me." So I went to the loo and as I was in there I was thinking wait a min I have things that are holding me back from my walk with god. So I decied to go back and get prayed for well I didn't even get prayed for and god was working through me I just started crying boy I didn't now I could cry so loud. I was trying to stop crying so loud but I couldn't. Ten I got prayed for as I was getting prayed for I could feel the enorting all over me I was shakeing it felt like god wanted to give me the bigest hug ever. God really did change me at this camp. Before I would always look to see who was watching me worship the lord but now I don't care at all what anyone thinks I even now neal down to god. I'm not a strong prayer I would usely just pray for 5 mins a day and read the bible because I had to but ever since that last night I just can't stop praysing god because he is the best. God gave me a real big joy at this camp. Before I was like concreat with lots of rocks in it but now I'm still concreat but I'm nice and smove and new. There's a song I now and some of the words really touched my life they are There's one more mountain to clime and there's one more river to cross. I'm on the mountain and I've reached the top and boy I'm staying here because now I do walk every day with jesus. Guest what I never told my mum I loved her to but I really pray that she nows because I got this card before she pasted away and on it it says If I could gather up all the smiles, laughs, memories and pride that you've brought me through the years and give them back to you I would. Maybe that way you'd under stand just what it means to have a daughter like you... and why you're one of the most important things in the world to me. I'm so happy that my mum gave this card to me because now I do now that she loves me and hows do you think I would have felt going thought life nowing that my mum never loved me. There's a scripter that has really touched my life it is Isaiah 40v29-31: The lord gives strength to those who are weary. Even young people get tired, then stumble and full. But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring up words on wings; they will walk and run with out getting tired. This tesimony is for those who have had hard things happened in there lives. But if you have the faith that god will do something he will you just have to have faith. If you ever want to talk to me I have a e-mail adress you can use it as much as you like it is fun2run2001@yahoo.com remember you just have to have faith. god bless Yvette
My Name is Amanda Bird (209.248.40.131)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I'm so thankful that I have accepted the Lord into my life. I just recently got baptised and it was such an awesome experience. Right before I went into the baptistry, this overwhelming sense of peace and joy came over me. It was so awesome and I'm so thankful to be a Christian. I thank God everyday for putting me on the earth and for all the blessings he's blessed me with.
My Name is Robert L. Farmer (209.66.90.239)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I have been a Christian for almost nine monthes now, and have had no regrets. Before I was brought into the kingdom of God I was A.S.A (Aryan Satanic Army). Now I'm Recovering Alchoholic and drug addict Christian.I have made some bad decision in my christian life but God turned them around for the best.With out the love of Jesus Christ and the sacrifice he made us i would have drank myself to death befor my 18th birthday. Christ found me on a mission trip to mexico. I went there because of a girl the ability to buy alchohal and i like to help people.Before we had worship my freind and i split a fith of bicardy, half way through the third song i looked at my freind and we both said to each other i am tottally sober. At that moment i new God was at work. Another miracle would soon happen after i had accepted Christ I went into my wallet were I kept many memories of things in my life to get out the Satanic Army flyer I kept along side the paper I did in class and points marked off forputting satanic pictures on and my freind wrote jesus saves on. Well my flyer was gone but the paer that said Jesus saves was still there. I was baptised the next day at Mission beach on Good friday. I would now like to thank God for my brothers and sisters in Christ that are in my youth Group because i made there lives hell for as long as I could remember before my salvation and seeing God work it into their harts to forgive me and love me with Gods love is truely a mirical. I just wanted to let everyone know that no matter how much a person seems to never even come close to becoming Christian no one is beyond the touch of God. 2nd Timothy 1:12 is one of my favorite pasages. God Bless Everyone.
My Name is Amanda Stiver (63.255.149.220)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I used to be suicidal and a self mutilator, because I was always rejected. But, because of God's love, I am no longer that way;I stoped being suicidal and a self mutilator. I was saved when I was 7.
My Name is Leah (205.188.193.156)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: God is so AWESOME!!! He delivered me from so much stuff and he has helped me so much! I love him with all my heart now and I'm on fire livin for him. I'm going into the enemy's camp and takin back what he stole. Winning souls for God!! He's my best friend in the world!
My Name is Whit Smith (131.204.87.147)
I am Over 20, but young at heart years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I'm just beginning serving as President of FCA at Auburn University and just wanted to share a little about my life and my walk with the Lord. I grew up as a preacher's kid so be around the church was nothing new to me. I came to realize that no matter my father or mother or brother believed I had to accept Christ as my Lord and Savior for myself. I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was 12 years old. I have my own faith and my own relationship with the Lord and I just wanted to encourage anyone out there to give Jesus a chance because he is waiting with open arms to give you the love, hope and peace that can't get anywhere else.
My Name is raphael smith (208.215.213.117)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I like to say that God and I have a good relationship now, and I want it to continue to grow. I have been trying to speak in tongues but I can't so I need prayer.
My Name is sandra (65.25.161.81)
I am 18 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: god thank u for beibg there for me win i need u:)
My Name is Tasi (24.4.254.64)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: WOW. What an Awesome God we serve. Can I get an Amen ^_^. Well God has been so good to me. I have been saved for three years and God has blessed my life so much. I thank God for his salvation cause if I weren't saved man I don't know where I would be at. God is always there for me when I need him and he loves me uncondtionally thats something that I thank God for! He always loves us even when we do wrong. I wish this world would just realize what they are doing is wrong. But all I can do is pray for them. But Praise God for my salvation. Well to encourage the youth out there you guys keep it up and Represent the G.O.D. to the Fullest aight.God Bless.
My Name is Panocha (63.229.95.154)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Red Rum, RED, Rum, Red Gum, Red thumbs, Red plums
My Name is Barbara (205.188.197.49)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: God is Awesome!! He's taken me from this low, depressed person to a rejoicing vessel of the Almighty God. He showed me that it doesn't matter what a situation looks like from the outside. All things work together for the good of those that love the Lord. No matter what kind of time you're going through, wether it's good or bad, look to God and He will do things you've never imagined. See what He wants for your life. Instead of asking friends what you should do about something ask God. He knows what is going on in your Heart better than we ever could. He cares about you. He loves you and He has an AWESOME plan for your life. Doing God's will is an adventure. Nothing else can satisfy your heart as deep as God and his work. Let him into every crevice of your heart. Let him change you and you will receive all you need to do his will. Turn to God and go against the flow of the world. Don't conform to the world anymore, but be transformed by God. Humble yourself and you will be exalted as God works through you. Be sensetive to His spirit. God rewards obedience. His love for you is immense. He will never forsake you. He's always there. Jesus is the answer for everything. Worldy limitations can't stop God's people. We have the victory over the enemy!! We have the victory over sin!! Let's step out in faith and let everyone know the truth!! that Jesus Christ is Lord. The only reason God still has us on earth after we're saved is to tell people how to get to heaven. If you don't do God's will, you can't get into heaven. Jesus says in Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me,'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Just knowing who Jesus is and asking him into your heart isn't enough. You have to do what he wants. It takes sacrafice. God doesn't just want some of you. He wants all of you. He wants your whole life, heart, mind, and soul. You have to put your old life to death and live the new life that God has for you. The old life is one of sin and death and devestation, but the new one is one of love and peace and Victory that nothing in the world can beat or tear down. If anyone is in Christ he is a NEW creation old things are passed away. Behold ALL things become new. You can't just give part of your life to God. He wants Everything. He deserves it. He made you. Without Him there is nothing. In six months, God's done more through me, in me, and for me than I could have ever imagined him doing in my whole life. I'm nothing without God. Jesus is Lord. He's the only way. The Joy of the Lord is My Strength. I pray that he will be yours too.
My Name is Krystal (4.35.127.179)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I'm lucky because I've had Jesus' love since the day I was born. I have been blessed to know Him and I love Him very much. Thank you God for everything! I love you and I devote my entire life to you!
My Name is Aldaine Whyte (196.2.40.7)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i`m aldaine and well i like tp thank GOD 4 all the things hus done(but i guess that will take a day).well his been there when i needed him becos been a teen in south africa(or wherever yur from) is like so difficult.i just like to thank my mom and dad for moral support even for chastisement here and there becos its moulded me to the person that i am today.someone who others respect and trust.than u GOD 4 being there
My Name is Cody (63.207.130.89)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: My parents had took me in and told me that they were separating the day before I was saved. I thought that I could deal with it and that it was no problem. The night after that day my best friend called me. I had been having a relationship with her for about one year and she was a christian. She would allways try to get me into it and she prayed for me everyday that I might be saved. That night she called me and told me something that changed my life. She told me that she couldn't have a relationship with me anymore because I wasn't a christian. I was devastated and confused. I couldn't understand why. Could that really be true. Could something be that powerful. I started to cry and get angry. After I hung up I was still in shock. Even then I refused to believe. I went downstairs and talked to my mom for a while. She made me feel a little better but I was convinced that when I woke up in the morning I would have nothing to get up for, nothing to live for. I was so empty. It was the first time I realized that I couldn't handle something on my own. I stepped outside on my back lawn and fell on my knees and prayed. I prayed for Jesus to enter into my heart and forgive me of my sins. I told him that I was completely powerless without him. I asked him to take this pain away from me because I could not bear it and so he did. He took my suffering and that night I felt better than I had ever felt in my life. I was still not quite sure what had happened but I loved it. I loved him and I could feel his love for me. What a wonderful witness my friend was. She is still my best friend and we have decided to wait to have a relationship. This was about eight months ago but it seems like forever. I have come such a long way a grown so fast in his word. I hope that I never stop. Thank you Lord.
My Name is chris stowers (216.10.173.80)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was about 11 when I got saved. But I realy didn't know who jesus was.When I got to be 13-14 I started to realize who he realy was.Then I went to a christian camp were I met Spents when I expereant who jesus was.I then one night one of the guys had to leave and the blood of god hit me and I cep saying why him,why him olord.When I got back to the cabin I asked Spents if I could talk to him and when we finished I was crying my eyes out.Because Spents told me that I was going in to the militery to sped the gospil to this people there.Know I'm trying to stay in the gospil and it is so hard.I have one thing to ask of you is to help me to stay in the walk of jesus. god loves you, chris
My Name is James Parra (209.241.189.130)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: God woke me up this morning
My Name is kristina (62.7.109.227)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i just want to thank the lord for always being there to listen to my problems whenever i need him, and to praise him.
My Name is Bridgette (64.218.230.194)
I am 18 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I just recently started college. I am a freshman at Houston Baptist University. When I first got here my mine was not on God but on nore sinful things but through the grace of God and prayer I have grown closer with God and have since then stop hanging with the crowd that would get me involved in the wrong things. I have made a lot of mistakes but God is my friend and he is always there when my friends aren't. He is the only one who understands me and the things I go through. I am proud to say that I am a child of God and that he looks down on me everyday.
My Name is Jamie (64.12.103.38)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: My Salvation testimoney Is a different one. When I was born, I started going with my family to a baptist church. Then my family started going to a lutheran church that didnt believe in the Plan of Salvation and people getting saved. That is unbelievable. I seriously don't know why they don't. My parents got a divorce and I moved to Missouri from Illinois and I started living here. About 6 months later some people from a church were knocking doors for kids to come to church. I was stubborn and didn't go but my siblings did. The next week my 10 yr. old sister invited me to come so I did. I went there for 2 weeks and then that next week I trusted the Lord as my Personal Savior. :) That was March 14, 1999 I went into the teen group that June and that really influenced me. August 1, 1999 I got baptized and joined the church. I kept going faithfully to church and the Lord was really working on my heart. I had given up some bad things then which was/has been/will be a good thing that I did. Then on July 30, 2000 I surrendered my life to be a missionary. I am working on a bus route that I started going on. I am a faithful member of my church and I have completely changed my life. I thank the Lord that he gave me the opporitunity to be his child and missionaries wife to be. If you would like to know any more or just to keep in touch, e-mail me at HisServant7@aol.com Jamie
My Name is Heidi (63.14.64.128)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was 14 going on 15. It was last summer. My Mom had been really sick for a long time. She ended uo in the hosiptial every mounth. So when she enede up in the hospital again, It wasn't that big a deal to my three sisters and I. We figure she'd be out in a couple days. Boy were we wrong. She started getting sicker and sicker and sicker, until she ended up in ICU. She was semi comatosed. My grandma said she was in a coma. I don't know about that. She was awake but really out of it. What I think cured her was God, Through all the prayers of our church and even people on this site. What happened was one day she just snapped out of it. She was a wake and understood what was going on. She was still pretty sick. But now she is much better. Thanks to prayer and mostly God>
My Name is Sarah (203.101.17.53)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was a total hypocrite..Every sunday i would go to church and promise God that i would change and be different and then as each week passed nothing changed, i wondered why God didn't help me in trials and didn't listen to my prayers...it was because i wasn't really saved..i was living a lie. Then one night i was convicted of my sins and i remeber feeling so horrible.. i couldn't lift my head to look anyone in the eye. so ashamed was I..and i also remeber the peace that came over me that night all i wanted to do was go to heaven to be with my God. two years down the track now... even though i backslide regularly and struggle with doubt and unbelief, even though i go through periods where i doubt i'm a christian and that God exists... I know that now that i'm saved his never going to let me go.. HE IS MINE AND I AM HIS.
My Name is Jennie (64.12.104.22)
I am 18 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Even though I was raised in a church and knew who God and all the saints were, it wasn't until I was 14 that someone even mentioned Jesus Christ to me. I was amazed at what he did for us by dying on the cross. Ever since then, I have been active in the church, and striving to do His will. Next year, I will be married, and hope that my fiance will continue to be just as supportive of my desire to attend seminary school and continue to serve the Lord with all of my spiritual gifts. Thank you for second (and third and forth...) chances Lord!
My Name is jackie lomax (216.189.14.35)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: well ya know i guess every1 has a testimony some r short others r long but each one is special in thes wonderful way my testimony is one of those ones that everytime i think about it tears are jerked from my eyes well here it goes...when i was 7years old i got saved ya know i walked up in church and every1 congratulated me...then i got baptized and that was it i was part of the christian family my name was now in the wonderful book of life...about 2 years later in the july of 1998 i went 2 my grandparents 4 a visit u see my cousin lives right beside my grandparents and my cousin has horses so me my sister and my cousin and her dad decided 2 go over 2 the barn and ride the horses. i had rode be4 but i wasn't very experienced. The horse that i usally ride was sick that day so i had 2 ride another one that i had never rode be. Gypse was the horses name. So i saddled up Gypse and hopped on i rode her around the barn 4 a while and then my little cousin started ridin the go kart i told him not 2 ride around the horse but be4 i knew it Gypse was goin full speed down a hill w/ me hagin on 4 dear life. Remember how i told u that i had saddled the horse?...well i'm not very good at that so i hadn't put the saddle on tight enough and the saddle started slippin 2 the side so here i am w/ the horse runnin full speed down a hill and me tryin 2 ride and stop the horse and pull the saddle back up at the same time...as i said we were at a barn and at a barn there is trees so my head was about 2 bang right in2 a big tree...well i don't really remember it well but from what people told me and from what i know i know that i jumped/fell off the horse and landed really hard on the ground i was knocked unconcious... i was air lifted 2 baptist hospital in Winston Salem...but i don't remember the helicopter ride at all. When this all happened my parents were on the way 2 charelston 4 their anniversary. so they got 2 the hotel their and the guy told them that thier daughter had been in an accident so they rushed back and made a 4hour drive in 2 hours...so here's what happened...after i got 2 the hospital they had 2 do a bunch of MRI'S ,cat scans and x-rays i really don't remember ne of them. they found out that i had fractured my pelvic bone and i was paralyzed on my right side and my tounge was paralyzed i had fractured my neck and the doctors weren't sure if i was gonna make it...after a few days went by they said i would probobaly be paralyzed on my right side 4 life. after 2 and a half months in the hospital a lot of prayers and God's help i was out of the hospital. And guess what?...2and a half years later i'm walkin and doin everything else a 13 year old does...i'm on the basketball team i'm in ballet jazz and tap class and now i know how amazing Jesus is and i know he performs miracles b/c i'm a walkin miracle!!!
My Name is Courtney J (209.245.236.150)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: HI I AM COURTNEY! TODAY I TO TELL YOU HOW I FOUND GOD!MINE IS NOT SPECIAL. I WAS LINVING LIKE A NORMAL KID AT LEST I TOUGHT,BUT I DIDNT HAVE GOD.YES IWENT TO CHRUCH ON CHRISTMAS AND EASTER,BUT NEVER TO REALLY TO GO AND WORSHIP AND HAVE FAITH IN GOD.I WENT BECUASE MY GRANDMA WENT JUST FOR THE HOLIDAYS.THEN I GOT OLDER AND FRIENDS STARTED TO INVITE ME AND FOR THE 1ST TIME I UNDERSTOOD WHAT THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT SO I DECIDED TO ACCEPT JESUSAS MY LORD AND SAVIOR.HE HAS DIFFENTILY BEEN WITH ME ALL THE WAY.THANS! IF YOU HAVENT ACCEPTED JESUS I HOPE THIS INSPIRERS YOU.
My Name is Angel (63.27.211.20)
I am Select Age years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I recently moved from a different state that I had lived in for 7 years and life was so hard. I hated to be with any one. I felt so bad that I wanted to do something drastic or hurt myself. I even ran away, but that didn't do anything. Finally, I went to God. I had a pretty good relationship with God before, but I had felt alone with out my friends. I felt to secure at my old church that I wasn't really sacrificing at all. So God taught me that I need to do what he says no matter how hard or imbarresing it gets. Thank you Lord for everything you've done in my life.
My Name is Lindsay (209.206.184.21)
I am 12 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I had never had a "real" relationship w/ Christ. I was 9 and my mom started dating a guy and I had such angry feelings and the only two people I could confide in were God and my earthly father. That was when i really tried being a better Christian before that I said my prayers but I never really know Him. I'm so thankful that He helped me find Him and that during that hard 2 yr. period He was always there for me. I'm also thankful that I have a roof over my head and food in my stomach all the time. He has blessed me so richly.
My Name is unable 2 give name. sorry! (205.188.200.190)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i'm thanking God for my youth group at my church.(a.k.a. P.C.)well, a lil bit ago my really good friend got saved at a sleepover. it was sooo awesome! last year more than half of my class went to P.C. this year i've got a few to go,but not many. i'm thankful for the opportunity for me and my friends to go and learn about my awesome God. may God bless you all! luv ya!
My Name is Sonia (216.129.48.144)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Just not too long ago. (summer of 2000) I was into drinking and doing weed almost everyday. A friend of mine already knew a group of youth Christian leaders for teen youth, (they helped teens to reach answers to their problems hoping that the teens will reach out to Christ for help and ask for help from Him too. Once I met them I knew they were wonderful people. Always smiling and talking to you as if they were your best friends. I liked that about them. It made me feel comfortable. I had a few problems, (drinking and drugs) after a while from listening to them talk to us about our Father I began to pray and listen to them more. I began to believe in everything they were saying. Asking for help so I could be a better person and become Christian was what I then wanted. IT WORKED! It is now almost 2001 and I have not had drugs of any kind or alcohol of any kind. And the great thing is that I am doing great! I am now Christian and I want to be this way forever. I know that my new youth leader friends had a big part in helping me find God in fact they had everything to do with me finding him. And I have to thank them for that, but besides that I have to thank my Father for helping to place people into my life when I needed them the most. THANKS! God Bless You All! We have all been touched by wonderful love! and friendship too!
My Name is Karen Michelle Robinson (209.240.220.237)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well emanuell God with us meand that God is with us well in my life I;ve had people leave me and I believe that God has been there for mt family and I and also friends helping us to get through this and just knowing that he is with us makes it a lot better!
My Name is Katherine (jesusfreak247) (24.167.58.50)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Ok, now I did post my testimony on here in September. I did because my friend had. She had this wonderful testimony and I wanted people to get the same reaction from reading mine, as they did hers. Yes it was true. I did accept Christ truly into my heart over the summer in June at an awesome Christian Camp. However, My strong faith weekend; I loved God only when things were going they way I wanted them to. I prayed only because if I didn’t I’d feel guilty. Everyone thought I was this great girl, had everything together. By now it was Sept., Octoberish. However, It felt as if I were falling, like I had been climbing a tall mountain and at first it was a stumble here and there, then I just started falling. I thought to myself that at the Fall-Retreat (that would be happing in November) I would regain my strong faith in God. I waited, and finally the retreat came, I had expected so much it wasn’t nearly what I had imagined. It was fun though, and I got to know some people in my youth group better. Basically, I only felt God’s presence and could be a strong Christian when everything was fine, like at a camp. But when things were out of my reach, I turned everywhere but to God. Due to school and the Christmas season approaching my best friends became distant. I thought they didn’t like me. The truth was they were overwhelmed with stress, I think I was too. I felt alone and would sometimes cry at night. On the outside, I was fine; I pushed those feelings aside at school. Then Christmas break came, and I had so much free time and sleep time and I lost in a world of laziness. I began feeling really lonely. I didn’t think my best friend liked me anymore. I didn’t rely that God was there for me the whole time. One day I read The Christmas Cross by Max Lucado. It was about the true meaning of Christmas. I liked it a lot. However I still didn’t have the faith I should have had especially during this season. Then Saturday (12-23) I talked to my best friend, and relized she was still my friend as always, and just had a hectic December. I felt much better. Christmas came, it was wonderful, and I got everything I asked for plus more. I was thrilled. One of the books I got for Christmas was Rachael’s Tears. It was about Columbine Martyr, Rachael Scott. It was so inspirational. I never thought a book could change my outlook on life but it did. It reminded me that God loved me no matter what I’d done. That he was always there, especially during the hard times. And it overflowed my body with this peace. I feel so alive with Christ. Even when I am having a rough day, I hear this voice, not from my head, but from my heart; telling me not only is everything ok, he’s there, but what to do in the situation. I feel so happy. I love God. I used to question God’s existence, but now I can feel him there. I suggest if you are doubting what you believe, or want that feeling of God (that might have gone away) to read that book. I also want to remind you that, even though you think he isn’t there he really is more than ever. Peace be with you! God Bless!
My Name is aaron (206.146.216.130)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: God is amazing because he is always watchng over us even when we are not thinking about him. Over the last 2 years i have been doing some misson trips with my church and have been keeping in touch with a 7 yearold boy who when i first met him didnt even know who Jesus was (he lives on an indian reservation) and now he not only understand about god he is telling his friends about him! After this i decided that i want to devote my life to teaching kids and adults about god so i thank god for the directon in helping me become a director of christian outreach
My Name is Rico whitfield (209.12.15.120)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i be doing some bad stuff sometimes and good stuff sometimes it's like the devil takes over me sometimes then god because sometimes i be saying bad stuff and then another day i'll be listning to gospel and trying to find out how the church youths can do this and that it's like on a sunday god has me in control and sometines on monday thru saturday i prayed about it and thought about it so im just praying and thinking about god now and just taking it easily
My Name is Raelene Fekete (12.10.103.108)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Jesus is Lord! My name is Raelene and i am 14yrs old. I got saved when i was about 8yrs old and have been trying to live a Godly life. Since then, i have been through alot of crap. The devil is trying whatever he can to get me pulled out into the World. I had my best friend tell me she was bisexual and she was in love with me and that was really hard on me. I dont hang out with her anymore and since then, I havent had many friends cuz they think im nuts cuz of what i believe. The Lord has definatly been trying to get my attention and He did! Around Dec. 13, I was sleeping and had a night vision. I was standing next to the cross and i was watching Jesus get nailed to it. I was mainly watching them nail His hand. Blood was going everywhere and Jesus had so much pain and hurt in his eyes. This totally freaked me out cuz i though maybe i was in major sin or somethin and thats why he showed me this. I think what he was trying to show me is that he died just so I could live, and i wont even spend 15min with Him. We all need to take some time out to spend it with Him. Look what he did for us, and we cant even spend that much time with Him? I think thats what he was trying to show me and everyone else. I know we all go through some hard times cuz ive been there. But thats when we turn out eyes to Him and ask Him for help. Times are short and this is no time 2 be messin around! We all need 2 get that through our head. I know i dont have as many friends as i started out with but thats ok, cuz ill always have a friend in Jesus and hel never leave me!
My Name is Hannah (208.180.104.234)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: ok! well first of all i would like to say I LOVE GOD! He is our Lord and Savior! He died for our sins! He loves us so so much! He has done so much for us! We should be thankful for everything He does! Count our blessings! God wants us to be in heaven with him! Live through Christ! Its a great feeling! I'm thankful for many things God has given me!!! Im thankful my my great family i have a very loving family and im thankful for my friends, i have the best friends anyone could ever ask for! I'm thankful im healthy, have great food, a roof over my head, able to get an education, and live a great life for Him!
My Name is Maria (24.4.252.8)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I think I am rewarded by God when I trust him, and let Him work in my life, instead of trying to manipulate occurences, and worry, and try to convince myself that I don't need Him. God is making me strong by making me an indvidual. A person that is free from wordly things. God is totally working great things in my life. I am learning how to keep my life free: not being in emotional and physical relationships, following and listening to Him only, how to develop my charactor,and:A lot of things change in life when u don't want them to, or when u don't expect it. Yet I feel peace when I sit alone w/ God and the grass. Grass is like God : the grass always grows-our awareness of GOd's power and love is always growing- and it probally will be always green just like God will ALWAYS be there. He will never love us more or less. I am also learning that you will be rewarded if you listen to that truth inside of you.. and that the truth is never candy-coated, comfortable or pleasant. Just like the right thing to do is never the easy/(filling for the time being) thing to do. My word of encouragement to fellow Christian teens out there is to always seek God. HOPE!! Jesus was ridiculed, NOT populaur among the worldly/secular people. "Take up your croos, and follow Me." The reward and freedom of following Christ is so much bigger than the hurt you may encounter along the way. GOD IS BIGGER THAN ALL HURT. So strive to be strong, because following God is the only thing that will fill you. The only thing that will make you whole. Inner peace, joy, and Jesus died 4 you.
My Name is Violet (63.175.34.227)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: thanks, God, for being there. thank you for making this beautiful world and for giving you're son to save me from my sin. thanks and Merry Christmas!
My Name is Sabine (152.163.189.136)
I am 19 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was raised in the church but when I was fourteen I that is when I really became saved and came to know who our Father really is. I praise God because of his peace, joy, glory, and blessings he has bestowed upon me. Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord!!!!
My Name is Elizabeth Love (208.225.26.153)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Hi, I have to say that I have messed up my life totally. It all started with my oldest sister. I had only met her once when I was three. She left two months after my third birthday. Two months before my fourteenth birthday she phoned and asked if she could come stay with us again witch was okay by me. She had a little boy and a little girl on the way. when the baby was born her boyfriend moved down here and she moved in with him.I was glad that she was out of the house. Then her and her boyfriend got in this big fight. The kids were going to be taken away from them if me and my parents didn't come get them. Well we got costidy of them and began getting them settled. Well three months later I began to get frustrated with them because me getting up every night with a three weeks old baby is not what 14 year olds do I told my mom that I couldn't take it anymore. So, I attempted to kill myself. as you can see it didn't work well, my mom got the kids a babysitter so I didn't have to give up my whole life. Well, I started to fall in love with these kids and told my mom I didn't need a babysitter anymore she said okay and I had them fulltime again. These kids werew my whole life. Then my sister wanted them back and told D.S.S lies about me. and got the kids taken away. I was really mad and could have killed her if it wasn't for me not being able to find her. I began to have this sad feeling in my soul like I was empty. And I thought that the only thing to feel that whole was to have a baby. I tried to find someone to help me with this issue and couldn't. That's when I began asking God to help me. At first i asked him to give me a child, one thing that God would probaly never do. I gave up that thought and had a better idea I would ask Jesus to feel that empty spot for me, and he did I have been living for God every since Aug. third 2000. I hope everyone else finds the same love that I did
My Name is kali (152.163.207.57)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: in 15 years, i have really messed up my life, have stolen, cheated, continuously lied, been sexually active, gotten drunk...i started going out with a guy, he was raised in a christian family, mother a youth pastor, and one day he invited me to go to church..i had been to church before, but i just went to see friends, and hang out, i had no relationship with God..he invited me to go to a youth group..i loved it, the singing was great, and so was the message..i started to going every thrusday, it was great..i saw saw my life changing dramatically, i was always in a good mood, i became more otimistic, and i slowly stopped all the stuff that was bringing me down, like drinking, and partying...however occasionaly i would still go to parties, and do things i knew weren't right..well last winter he invited me to go a camp in the mountains, it was a christian camp, and it was only a weekend long...i was totally excited..i got up there, and the atmosphere was so incredible, the people we're so amazingly kind, they had a totally different attitude towards each other, everyone was so happy...the speaker was so hilarious, and he truly showed me how real God is, and how appreciative i should be for Jesus Christ dying for my sins, so i could live this perfect life..i accepted Christ into my heart for the very first time, and my whole perspective on life changed..i became more compassionate and caring, and i learned to appreciate life so much more...i was, and am comforted everyday through Jesus Christ, and i am so greatful i made that decision..one thing that i will always remeber is that after i had stepped out of the church it started to snow perfect fluffy white flakes, and i love snow..my life is truly changed..and i could not be more thankful..
My Name is Lillian Sloth (208.151.109.40)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I grew up in a christian home with awesome parents, and accepted the Lord when I was four, basically because that was what my older sister was doing and I did everything she did. I never did anything horrible and outright rebellious, but I still wasn't someone that lived what they believed. I started to understand more things about God starting in 7th grade, while attending a christian school. Then I transffered to the public school in 8th grade and things changed a lot. I never smoked or went to far with a guy, ( still have never even held hands ) but I put God on the back burner and never talked about him. I still lived my life at church and youth group, and asked questions and participated just for the attention. This lasted until the summer before my sophmore year. I went to DC/LA last summer, and wasted a lot of my the experiences I could have had there. I was really shy and wouldn't really talk to anyone, and was too self concious of myself and to worried what others thought, that I didn't have as much fun as I could have. Anyways, I went through DC/LA and I learned a lot and still had good experiences even though i was shy, and on the way back to my home ( Homer, Alaska ) I realized just how awesome it waas that thousands of christian teens were in one place worshipping God! After getting back, I started to build up my courage to be able to be open about my beliefs and be a good example. My best friend Anna transffered to the public high school from my old christian school, and she also went to DC/LA and on a missions trip to Mexico. Having her at school is awesome. I've gotten the courage to answer questions and talk about God more. About a month ago, I switched from the church I have been going to my whole life, to the calvary chapel in town. I love it! We go through the bible verse by verse, and I have learned so much! I have more desire to do God's will, and He's opened my eyes to things I never would have noticed. A couple things were really hard for me to give up, but one of them is loneliness. Whenever my friends would do something without me, I would fell lonely and left out, and we have a thing going where we have heart to heart talks all the time to share our feelings, and the loneliness thing got so bad that if Anna or any other close friends talked by themselves I would fell like they didn't want me around. I asked God to just deal with it, and help me to be content with Him alone. Just tonight, I feel that that issue is totally gone. whenever my friends get together now I have a heart to heart with God. the other thing that I feel right about is what I'm doing after college. I was really frustrated with my choices, and was reading the bible in the back where it has the topic verses, and I looked under knowing God's will, and all the verses were about loving others and putting them first, and God will give you the desires of your heart. If I would have gone somewhere before I read that it would've been to find a husband, but God calls us to be true servants with our hearts pure ( I want to serve people with no bad or selfish thoughts ) and He will show us things more amazing than we ever could imagine. I definately have highs and lows in my walk, and things come up and I totally forget about devotions, but I still desire to be doing God's will, I love Him so much and I can't wait to see what He has for me.
My Name is Keisha KayseanTemple (216.229.222.126)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: When I was ten years old, I went to spend the summer with my mom in California. She would always let my brother and sister go anywhere they wanted, but she wouldn't let me go. She and her boyfriend were using drugs. When they got high and everything, my mom let her boyfriend molest me. I didn't tell anyone. No one really knows about it. I used to hate my mom because she stood therer and watched him do it to me. Seven years later, I prayed and asked God to help me learn to love my mother no matter what she had done to me. That's when he answered my prayers. I have been raped more than three times and everytime I tried to kill myself. This last time, I made sure that I prayed sincerely to God for support and love. I know He loves me, but I didn't think that my guardians loved me. I still don't think they do. They put me through a lot of things just to see how I will react. God has been so good to me. Everytime that I attempted to kill myself, God saw the need for me to still live. Now that I know that God has a reason for me to live, I don;t think that I want to die yet.
My Name is Tanisha (204.171.180.79)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: When i looked back over my life and i thought everything over, i can truly say that the Lord has blessed me! He has blessed me with strength, wisdom, and good health. I know i am only 14 years old but that is a great way to start, while i am young! I just want to say i love the Lord and everyone out there! God bless Everyone!!
My Name is Tammy Whitehurst (205.188.199.157)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I have had an incredible walk with God. The first time I really truly accepted Christ into my heart and knew it was sincere was about 5 years ago at a retreat. I had an awesome experience. Every since then I realize how much God has kept me from falling down in this world and if I am struggling he is always there to help me if I am struggling. I cannot even begin to imagine what my life would be like if I had not accepted Him. I think that unless you truly accept him on your own you cannot know for sure that your commitment is sincere. I realized that.
My Name is Jennifer (64.12.104.27)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: About two and a half years ago I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and ever since then my life has been so wonderful. I've had the opportunity to witness to others, and on a few occaisions I have been successful. Each day I try my hardest to live my life for Christ, because he died that I might live. My father is Jewish and does not believe in God, and my mother is an inactive Catholic. I was brought up Jewish with very little knowledge of Christianity. I went to a Catholic school when I was in kindergarten, but was too young to remember anything. When I was 7, my best friend Christen took me to an activity at her church called Sun Beams. There we sang, played games, and learned why Jesus was so important. A little while after, we went to our friends Laura and Tommy's house for a church gathering. I made a salvation bracelet and got a Bible coloring book. What I read interested me, although I hadn't given much thought to Jesus afterwards. When I was 11, my friend Sarah got me a WWJD bracelet and told me it's importance and what it meant. I was again interested, and asked her more about God. After my own research about Christianity, I decided to ask Jesus into my life and be my Lord and Savior. Many of my Christian friends supported me a lot, and helped me begin my walk with God. While life was so great, it wasn't that easy. There are some difficulties I face with my father's dad because he disapproves of me being Christian. I have to wear my cross under my shirt when I am at home. When I ask my mom if I can go to church with Sarah, she always said, "I don't know, I'll have to ask your father." She never did though, so I never get to go anymore. I was fortunate to be there for Sarah and Megan's confirmation, which meant so much to me. Most of the time I forget about what I don't have and focus on what I have. I have God. Life gets hard for everyone, there's no escaping it. But even when the entire world turns its back on me, my God will ALWAYS be there holding me. So now I live and let God carry out His will through me. I want to help others and bring them to Christ and be saved. It's the only way to eternal life, and it makes this life so much better. Without God, I don't know if I could've made it this far in life. I'm so thankful. That's my testimony.
My Name is Jennifer (208.131.69.130)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: When I was twelve I was shot in the stomach with a 357 pistol. I layed on the ground and lost over half of my blood. The most incredible thing was, I wasn't scared. I had such a peace. The ambulance came and took me to the hospitle. The doctors didn't see any hope. They thougt I would die that night. The next day I seemed to be getting better. Then they said I would never walk again. I had a lot of people praying for me. Within six days I was out of the hospitle. Today I am completely healed. I can walk and run just fine. If you saw me now you could have never guessed I was ever injured. Praise God. God is soooooo wonderful.
My Name is Dave (207.236.32.227)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: My life changed so much last summer. All my life I had blieved in God and occasionally gone to church (Christmas and Easter mainly). But I could never really say I was into it. I have to say I missed it more than I went to it. Last summer a few of my friends asked me to go to a Christian Bible camp. I have to say it was the best time of my life, and it helped me realize all that was wrong in my life, and how I should really be living. It was a real eye-opener for me. Ever since camp my life has changed so much. I attend church regularly now, youth group events, etc. and I realize that nothing in my life will ever be greater than God.
My Name is Karen (karenac47@yahoo.com) (4.4.117.63)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: hey guys! just want to say that God is awesome! last year i rededicated my life to the Lord, and he's come ALIVE inside me! it's so awesome. i just want to say that i've been going through some really tough times, even to the point where suicice flits across my mind, but guys when things get hard, he's right there with us. You know he is! and He wants to help us out. he loves us so much it's incredible. so if you're going through some tough stuff now, i encourage you to just dump it all at the King's feet and throw yourself in His lap and just say, "Sweet Jesus, I can't carry it anymore. I'm yours." and then it's over. he's taking care of it. even right now he's helping me love my mom, who like for over a year i've been holding a grudge against. see what He can do!?! Wow!!!! i'm praying for you guys. love ya!!!!! Stand strong! Let his love just overflow in your life. He is with you 24/7 - he will never, never ever let any one of you down.
My Name is Kelly Burr (216.252.147.67)
I am 19 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I want to thank God for all the times he has healed me. Some people don't believe in healing but God has healed me so many times. About three years ago he healed me of a chronic ear infection and at the same time he healed me of arthritis I had in my wrist since I was 4. This year I have been sick for most of the year but God came through again and now I am as healthy as I have ever been. Praise God and thank you.
My Name is Violet (4.54.135.141)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Seeing as how today is Thanksgiving, I thought I should pubicly give my thanks to the LORD. So. . . Thanks GOD! You have given me strength durring hardships, a great family, understanding friends, and life. with out you, LORD, nothing is possible! I want to thank you a million times for everything you have given me, and for your ever lasting love! THANK YOU!
My Name is Julianne Leigh (206.65.190.132)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I will start by saying this I am a Christian and I have been since I was 8 years old. I also believe if you are really saved the first time you do not become a non-Christian. You can stray from God and be very wrong. The school year started out great. Not so much great with God but for my human mind it was great. Everyone wanted to be my friend, all the boys wanted me, I got all the most popular awards, homecoming, best cheerleader, and the rest of that crap. At the time I didnt think it was crap I thought I had happiness. I started dating this guy who was a junior. He is also black. I dont think anything is wrong with dating different colors of people. And I dont think God thinks it is wrong. The only problem that I was that he wasnt a Christian. I didnt think that would matter. Because he was black I had to lie to my mother which is something I cant stand doing because she is my best friend. I turned against people that tried to tell me what I was doing wrong. I believed that he was the only person that cared about me. I lost people as friends because of him. That may me think that he was the only person that loved me. (in an earthly way) I didnt realize that because of him I lost sight of God. Not that before I had clear sight of God. I didnt because I never truly put Him first. But then I was putting this guy first. I slowly quit praying and then quit thinking about God for days at a time. I am crying everytime I think about how I neglected Him. I am crying now just writing about it. After school the last day of school I went to his house and had sex with him. I thought I was finally happy. That me and him were meant for each other. Then I went to church camp and the first night I didnt really get into the worship. God laid it on my heart to forgive thisgirl that was there for all the crap she had done to me. I realize now that God wanted me to win her over with kindness and use me as an example. She is not saved. She says she is but doesnt think twice about drinking and having sex and lying about people and cussing. But thats not the point. The second night I asked God to fill me and show me how He wanted me to worship Him. I will try to put it into words what happened. God took me in His mighty arms and the whole room disappered. People tried to talk to me and I never heard nor saw them. I felt God's hands on my arms directing where they moved and everything. I wont lie I was terriffied. I was crying from amazement. I realized then that I didnt have a clue what God's will for me was. And that I had to let Him be in control. I didnt know where the problem (my relationship with God) had come from. Thursday night it was brought into the light. It was the last night. The speaker said this, "Girls, if you have sold your heart to a guy for lies and false love, raise your hand." I raised my hand and then broke down. I knew I had to give the guy up. I was crying in the arms of one of my friends and God. There is a live band that plays there they are Among Thorns. Well the guitarist put his guitar down and came and got me to pray and cry until I could tell him about it. My eyes were opened to all my wrong. I have not been the same since. I try to live every day for God. It is hard because since I have been home I have been laughed at for my faith. But my life with God is no longer a one-way conversation. He talks to me and leads me. Just last night He was talking to me and I wrote down all of what He said and then when He finished talking I read it. It was a plan on how to witness to people around my town and in my school.
My Name is Gemma (205.188.200.26)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: First of all i would like to thank god for making my life so perfect and leading me in the right direction. In 1998 i asked god to be in my heart and he became a major part of my life. My parents were raised in catholic homes but, stopped attending church and excersising there faith by the time i was born. My parents never told me about how graet the lord was. i went to church on christmas and easter, i loved going then but never went any other time. i had no idea how great god was. i went to campfire camp every year but in 1998 my friend said she heard about a new camp we should go to. i had no idea it was a christian camp until a couple days before i left 4 it. i immeadiatley feel in love with the lord and new he needed to be in my life NOW. so i asked him into my life. Since then i have been going to that camp and been with god. my parents don't really support my decsion but they don't really mind it. sometimes i feel like they are missing out and it would be cool if we could talk about god and they could teach me but i am not letting that hold me back. GOD IS GREAT.. see you guys at the cross roads
My Name is Violet (4.54.135.22)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I want to thank God for just being there. Without him, nothing would be here. Even though life can be rough, I am forever greatful that GOd put me on His earth. And to non-believers out there, how can you confidently explain every single miricle He performs every day?
My Name is Kristen (216.89.236.235)
I am 12 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: God- Thank you for being there for me when i can't talk to anyone else. Thank you for letting me have all what i have. thanks again. I LOVE YOU!
My Name is Jodie Brown (205.188.197.28)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: All my life I have been a christian i was raised christian and went to a christian school, then in 7th grade i got into the wrong croud. We started smoking and just trying to "rebel" agianst what you were supposed to do. In the 8th grade it got worse I started drinking and outwardly denying God. I got so depressed because i had lost everything in life near the end of 8th grade I tried to end my life, by swallowing a bottle of asprin, i failed.. luckily. During the summer after 8th grade my parents sent me to a christian camp, i was totally bummed. But something happened there God spoke to me, and i rededicated my life to Jesus. When I got back from camp everything was the same exept for me, none of my friends understood, and even got mad at me for believing in the Lord. Its really hard to be a Christian and to be a teen especially when you have no one that feels the same as you. I go to a Catholic school and I still am persucuted for my beliefs but now i now that i can handle anything because i have god in my life.
My Name is Janelle Hartley (166.102.51.197)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: God has been so great. He's always there when ever you need him. Me and Gos has had a hard time. I tought that God could wait. I went to the Carmen Concert in Pittsburgh. and boy was it good. After that my life has changed. The guys I like has and my attidued has. God is always there. No matter how much people say, Why do you beleive in God you can't see him. You aways tell that God there, because he always tells you to say. God is God and always will.
My Name is Amye (205.188.198.48)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Okay, I am so thankful for god. He means the world to me. When I was younger I used to go to church with my friends but it never meant anything. I never really took it in. Then the summer going into 7th grade I was into drugs and I remember talking to my good friend Blake and he started crying. he was telling me how he didn't want me to die and when we were both dead he wanted us to both be in heaven together. I realized what I was doing to myself and I started going to church with him. It was weird cause I didn't know if I believed. I went for several months and decided I wanted to believe, well, more like I need to believe. I kept going frequently and started to really love god. When the summer came I got kind of distant from god but I got to know this guy named Alex who is now my boyfriend. We talked about god and I realized everything I thought bad about god was wrong. I started going to church 2 or 3 times a week after that and I even read in my bible. Now I know that I love god, and nothing will stop me from loving him forever. I love god and I'm not afraid to admit it.
My Name is I'mparanoidofsharingmynameonline (63.24.62.151)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: well I am a missionary kid or was and was born in South America, so all my life I have been exposed to God and his realness. But then I hit a huge depressiong. I was suicidal almost everyday and to make a long story short...Jesus saved me life...twice! First I love God so much because he saved me from an eternity in hell with Satan which is what I really deserve. Instead he gave me his son...and I praise him for that. Secondly he saved me from suicide....one night I was leaning over the toilet pucking when I just decided I had hit rock bottom. I realized that I had pushed away God too long. I prayed there on the bathroom floor and he helped me conquer a disease that a lot of physcologists and even my own parents thought incurable! Now my ultimate goal is to fall in love with Jesus the way he loves me! I think it's not fair that he know's me better than I know him...and my goal is to know him more. I also love the verse in Phillipians that says "Forgetting everything past and strainging towards what is a head I press on towards the goal to win the prize that God has called me heavenward....." (I don't know what the exact references is) I just like how it says...not to worry about yesterday or what you have done...but to set your eyes on Jesus...and strive to be close to him. I want to make myself a living sacrifice to him...and I just want to thank him for giving me the trials that have made me stronger. <
My Name is Kelly (152.163.201.52)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was saved about 6 months ago. I met this unordinary, but very intriging girl named Ashley. Me and Ashley became such good friends. We started to hang out on weekends and do about everything together. One day, she invited me to her church. At first, I was thinking, "oh goodie, a boring church service" I walked in the doors that sunday night and was in awe. There were people everywhere just feeling the presence of God and that truly inspired me. They had a live band and were singing worship songs, and that was it. I found him. He spoke to me through that church on that night and showed me where I was supposed to be. I am now addicted to God. I can't even explain to people the joy I feel knowing everything I do is for God. All I can do is tell people about Jesus, the rest is up to them.
My Name is Victoria Terrell (24.4.254.166)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I know that there is a GOD! Through out these past few months GOD has blessed me with more than I have had in my whole life. GOD has delivered me and I KNOW for a FACT that he is real and thathe willa lways be with me and never leave me! GOD is a loving and caring GOD. He is THE one and ONLY GOD. I love him more than life it self.
My Name is J.R. (205.188.192.52)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well ok i have been lying to my friends to shut them up about their " wonderful" (but fake ) lives . I know it is wrong but they are lying to me and i have caught them too. I understand that it is wrong to lie but i can't seem to get out of it now and I want everyone to stop lying including myself!
My Name is Kat (152.163.213.58)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I want thank god for every thing he was done for me, fo give me wonderful friends and a family that cares, for open my eyes to what the world is really like. Thank You God
My Name is Jaime (212.58.22.234)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: hey. ill become a christian this sunday and thats completely my decision. im not much old for those kinda serious decisions but i decided thats what i believe so thats the way it is. thatnk god.
My Name is kylea (216.26.13.212)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I am so thanful for everything God has given me. Which is so much. I have lots of friends a loving family and i am do really well in school. But most of all I am thankful for Michelle, she told me about the Lord in 5th grade and brought me to church. I am so thankful for that, even though now she isn't very nice a lot of the time and she has strayed away from God quite a bit, I am still thankful for her and I hope she allows the Lord to set her straight again so she can show others the light as she showed me!
My Name is Becky (64.12.103.39)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Aight...I went to Sunday school today, it was like the first time since like 3rd grade. But anywayz, Chris was talkin to us about testimonies and how we should share our life in God with others. I decided to take his advice (I do that quite frequently). When I was younger (like startin the day I was born) my family attended church every Sunday. I liked church because I had a lot of friends there and it was fun for me to learn about God. When I was 6, I accepted Him into my life. I didn't really know what it all meant...all I knew was I was Christian so I thought I should. As I grew older I started understanding what it all meant, but I still didn't really mean anything to me. I told people I was believer, but I rarely acted like it. When my family moved here from Salem we never really found a church that we stuck with. Church became boring to me. I never really knew anyone and the messages about God were just sounded like bla bla bla to me. After a while my family just stopped going to church. I guess we just got too busy with sports and we didn't have time for Him (bad). Then, about a year ago I was invited to youth group. That was pretty tight. At first it didn't really mean anything to me...just a time to kick it with my friends. I knew it should mean more to me, but it seemed like nothing was clicking. When things started to change was when I was willing to change. I spent more of my time with other Christians, cleaned up my mouth, and devoted more of my time to Christ. Youth means so much more to me now. Its my time to really spend time listening to what God wants from me. I know I have a ways to go still...I'm just glad that I'm on my way there. Well I just thought I'd share that with ya'll. love, Becky
My Name is oliver (212.140.49.41)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Thankyou God for letting your only begotten son Jesus die on the cross because whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Thanks God for forgiving me of all my sins. Thanks jesus for saving me.
My Name is David Ridley (198.146.63.87)
I am 18 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I just want to thank God for letting me see another day and also giving me a second, third, and fourth chance. God didn't have to do it, but he loves us so much he did. God as been so good to me. It's been a hard road and I'm still making it but being a young black male it's hard. I have to always ask God for strenth, and to help me stay on the right road. I thank God for allowing me to be in college. It was a hard road, but I finally made it. I know it was only God's doing because I was being lazy and really didn't know if I wanted to go to college or not, but he mad a way for me. I have a lot of Christian people here and we get together and talk about God. See God wanted me to come here because he wanted me to first find myself and get right with him. Then allow him to talk to unsaved people I've met down the line through me. God just keeps on blessing me, and keep on praiseing him. I LOVE YOU LORD IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU WHO I AM AND I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU AND LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU
My Name is Lynn (63.87.40.32)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: First of all I want to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ for all that he's done for me. I have been born and raised in a christian home which I am greatful for. He's been with me every step of my life! What would I do without him?? I also wanted to say that for about a month now we have held a bible study and prayer meeting twice a week before school in one of the classrooms, and I just wanted to thank God for allowing us to do that. He's helping me and my friends keep our eyes on him and be better witnesses.
My Name is Belinda-Jane (152.163.204.72)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I thank God for his goodness. I just recently went on an missionary trip to Pakistan. and as I talk to the young girls who were about my age and older the cry of their hearts were all pretty much the same!! The cry was.. pray for me, I want to go into the ministry and serve Jesus, but my parents want me to get married soon and I'm scared that the man they pick might not want to serve Jesus. Please pray for me!!!! and so I did. It made me relise how blessed we are to live in an western society where we can serve Jesus so freely and that I can choose the right husband of Gods choice who is on fire for God, and we can serve God together!!! Be Encouraged!!! God Bless!!
My Name is Crystal (207.63.137.5)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Okay! When I was younger, I used to go to AWANA you know? That place where you learn bible verses, sing songs, and play games. Well one night a leader was asking the youbg kids if they were to die would they know the were going to heaven.. I didn't so I raised my hane, and a leader took my hane and took me into the sanctuary, and lead me to the Lord. Since the I've loved the lord, and tried to obey what he tells me to do. This summer I went on a missions trip too Curacao, and Bahamas. It was such a awesome expreience. I got to lead my first person to the Lord. Oh I almost forgot!! I've been going to MPBC ( Mt. Prospect Bilble since 1st grade. My mom recently joined about three years ago, and totally has changed her lifestyle. I don't have a father but it really doesn't bother me because I know that God is my father in heaven, and he is the perfect one, and will always be there fot me. My life has totally changed, and I have been richly blessed. I thank God that Im alive, and that I'm a child of his. Thanks for listening:) Crystal
My Name is Alyssa (64.12.104.21)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Im the only christian in my family, with a Dad that doesnt like me going to youthgroup, and brother who gave up on church, and a twice re-maried and now dating Mom. I felt like I had no one to turn to, until I found God. I feel as though God sent me what I guess you could call a guardian angle. My friend Kevin has really watched out for me lately. We're said to be brohter and sister, him making up for my real brother who doesnt care. I really want to thank God for that "guardian angle" named Kevin that he sent me.
My Name is Ben (4.54.211.112)
I am Over 20, but young at heart years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Dear Friends in Christ, I am privileged to announce something I believe to be of a great spiritual value, and more that I found on the Web. It may end up to being of utmost interest to you as it has been to many others and myself! I am referring to an amazing true-life story – a story of faith, in which in no means, God Almighty would allow his despised and persecuted children (students!) to be put to death because of their unshakable faith in Christ, even to the point of defying their enemies at gunpoint! Not only that, but there is much more in the story that may indeed bless your heart. Yes, it’s truly a dramatic, contemporary true-life story that may just change your life and bring you closer to the living God. The web site is called www.amazingstory.org. Please check it out and enjoy the benefits of it to the glory of God. Again, I just am inspired with this story that I decided to pass it along that you may also be blessed. Lovingly, Ben
My Name is Tay (212.250.100.120)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I was not brought up as a christian but thanx to the power of God and some true friends (who I will never forget) I became the best person anyone could hope to be, a friend of Jesus.
My Name is Mandee (203.108.0.59)
I am 15 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I grew up in a Christian home, and when I was 8 years old, my dad became a pastor. A lot of bad stuff started happening to our family and as a result, I stopped caring and ended up turning my heart cold to Jesus, my friends and everyone who cared. Some days I would just sit on my bad and cry out to God, wishing I was dead. I had no hope, no happiness and no reason for living. At a Youth Retreat last year, a speaker there really challenged me and I could feel God calling me back to him. At that camp, I surrendered my life back to Him and I was filled with the most indescribable peace, love and joy possible. It was the best and most special secision that I have ever made. Since then, life hasn't been all roses, as I've been battling anorexia, but I know that with God as my help and strength, I can face anything that comes my way. Chosing Jesus over the world's ways is the best decision anyone can make!!!
My Name is katie (152.163.195.208)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: i am in confermation class right now and i went ahead and got saved
My Name is Laney (63.178.156.97)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: At my confirmation retreat we had one of the leaders pretend to be the devil in a dark worship center. all of us but about 5 were crying. then I accepted God into my life to repent my sins forever. that night i opened up to my friends and a leader that opened my eyes to see the beautiful girl i am.
My Name is alexandria lee bush (162.114.211.139)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: my sister was vere sik and was told that she had about1y tolive . but this y god hild herand every sinc that day she has never filt a pane thank you god ..... and thank you for linnceing.... love ya all in the lord
My Name is ellie (195.92.198.77)
I am Over 20, but young at heart years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: God is love
My Name is Holly S. (207.160.235.243)
I am 16 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Well, I was raised in the church. I made my afomation of faith and was baptized on August 7, 1995. I always went to church, except for in the summer because I was always playing softball. By the end of my freshmen yaer of high school I had pretty much quit going all together. I was away from God and getting into all kinds of trouble. The summer before my sophomore year I started going to bible study and youth group with my friends at a their church. By the way it was Presbyterian and I was raised Baptist. That didn't matter to me, the first time I went I loved it. Their youth leader was the most awesome and understanding person that I had ever meet. By November of my sophomore year, I had decided that I wanted join the church. My family didn't like it though. In January of my sophomore year I made the final decision to join the church, going against the best interests of my family.I had to wait until March for conformation classes to start but eventually they came and I went through them, learning more about the church. On May 21, 2000 I joined the church on a reafomation of faith. Since then, I have became very active in the church. Instead of being at church one or two nights a week, I am now there atleast three or four, sometimes more. I have gone through some really tough times and I don't think I would have made it through then without my faith in God to lean on. I take the verse Psalm 37:4 to heart. "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." Anytime I'm having a bad day I think that if I do what God wants then He will get me through any tough times that come along. My faith has grown temindously within the last year, and I am now willing to follow Gods call. I hope each and every one of you who read this, either already has or will expierence what I have. It is so awesome. Do whatever it takes to follow Gods call in your life.
My Name is Meg-N (24.64.2.35)
I am 14 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: I want to thank God for not spewing me out of his mouth when I was lukewarm. I have been saved since I was about seven or eight, and I was baptized when I was about ten. But, even when I was twelve and thirteen I have never been so convicted like I am now. This pat year my relationship with Christ has become so much deeper and I'm really walking with Him(well, most of the time). He's just really been convicting me to be bold(2Tim 1:7) and after reading the left behind series I've kinda set up my own pre-tribulation force(members-1). I don't know, I just want to know this God who cares to let the sun shine on some one like me.
My Name is Anna Roberts (152.163.195.186)
I am 17 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: Whenever I feel alone, I know I'm not. Jesus saved me when I was in 5th grade. My Christian walk has had its up's and down's, but all the way, Jesus has been beside me walking me through. Praise God for saving grace that can reach anyone no matter how stubborn they are! =c) If you don't believe that God is real, try Him. You won't be disappointed when you find Him. And once you surrender completely, He will give you more than you could have ever asked for. God is AWESOME! Keep living the life Christians and don't give up. God is faithful, and He does hear our prayers. Let your light shine and witness while we still have time. Don't look back tomorrow and regret what you didn't do today. Remember "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (((Philippians 4:13)))
My Name is c (209.30.230.234)
I am Select Age years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: 8
My Name is Anna Hill (152.163.213.71)
I am 13 years old. Here is what I'm thanking God for: God has really brought me a long way!When i was younger my parents smoked, cussed, drank, and everything else. I should say my dad did that 'cause my mom didn't. After I was born, my mom thought she needed to grow up & become a good parent, but my dad didn't think he should. He began to beat my mom. One night, I woke up & he was choking her with a phone cord. I jumped on his back and told him to let her go. After that, (I was 4) he told me he was saving her; she was trying to commit suicide. She wasn't. He was trying to kill her because he was drunk & mad. When I was 6, they divorced. My mom began to see this really great guy named Johnny. My dad began to call at all hours of the night. He sent her dead roses, threatened her, and stalked her. When i was in 5th grade he picked me up from a church function and took me to a keg party. He told me to stay inside, but I went outside anyways. They were smoking dope & doing all kinds of other drugs. I was really scared. I went home & finally told my mom about it. She said I didn't have to back if I didn't want to. My dad founf out that I knew what he done. He began to quit calling me. I tride & tried to call him, but he wouldn't answer. My parents had already been in court over child support, and one day my dad's lawyer said that my dad was offering to give my step-dad Johnny his fatherly rights & put me up for adoption. My step-dad said he loved me as is own, and he would be a wonderful dad to me. I thought, at that time, that if someone like that didn't love me, then no one did. I thought about suicide, but i had a really good friend who helped me. We prayed together. Everyday I got up and said Phil. 4:13. That is now our church motto. I love life so much now. I encourage everyone to pray more than once a day, and always read scripture! Thank you, God!!!!