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I was born and raised in Utah in a very active mormon family. I did all the things I was supposse to do, and lived off my Dads testimony (if he said it was true it was). I had my share of rebellion, but nothing serious, I wanted everyone to think I was a "good" girl. Then we moved to California. I got involved with an older guy, sex, drinking,porngraphy,etc. I was completely self centered!! I occasionally went to church to please my parents, but wouldnt claim to be a mormon. After 2 years of this lifesytle I remember one day saying "thats it, I don't want to live like this anymore I need God in my life". So of course I thought going back to the mormon church was the answer. But something about it was wrong. I didnt want to hear about temples, and prophets, and see people looking and judgeing me for being inactive etc. I began to sneak out of sunday school and visit other churchs to see what they were like. I thought somebody must be teaching about God. The Lord worked it out so perfectly. I met my future(now) husband, and he invited me to his Baptist church. I was reluctant at first, but I loved the message that Jesus loved me no matter how good or bad I was and he would forgive me for all my horrible sin. All I had to do was give my life over to him, not "TRY" to be good. I continued to go to church, and eagerly studied the Bible and discovered things that contradicted what mormons believed. I was confused, but knew I wanted Jesus to live inside me, and take over my life. In May of 92' I asked Jesus into my heart to be Lord and Savior of my life. The peace and joy of forgiveness I felt I will never forget. It took some time, but he delivered me from my drinking, devil music, bad mouth, and everything else I was. Now 8 years later, my walk with the Lord is solid, and I live with joy and happiness I know only he can give me. God has blessed me with a wonderful husband, and 4 beautiful children. I don't like to think about the sinful life style I led, but I know its a road the Lord took me down so I could find him. His grace truly is amazing! It is still hard with my family at times, they are still very involved in the church. I just thank the Lord everyday for delivering me and taking the blinders off my eyes. Click HERE to return to the edited story Click HERE to create a banner that links to this story! Your e-mail address will be kept private!
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