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I was raised a Catholic, I am the youngest of nine and was the only one who did not attend Catholic school. I knew there was a God and I knew there was a devil, I equally feared both. The church taught me that if I sinned God would send me to Hell and I already knew the devil was out to get me. When I was twelve my mother and sister were talking about someone who was saved. I never heard this before, I never knew you could know God personally. As my brother and I listened we desired to be saved also. In my mother's kitchen the four of us prayed, my brother and I trusted Christ as our Savior. I fell to my knees and cried uncontrollably as I felt the Holy Spirit take up residence in my life. Soon after I started attending a Baptist church with my mother. For approx. one year I walked with the Lord then I fell off track and began to run with the world. Soon I looked like the black sheep of the family. I was constantly escaping the law and even death itself, I became a heavy drinker and drugger. I stayed in this backslidden stage for at least ten years until the Lord grabbed my attention. One day, after a long night of partying and wickedness, God grabbed hold of me. I was at work, but I was unable to work, God was dealing with me and I could not hide. I got alone with God and cried out to Him, I asked Him to forgive me for living a foolish lifestyle. I thanked Him for saving me as a child and I pleaded with Him to restore me now. I now had a wife and a little boy and did not want to lose them. I drew near to God and He drew near to me. (Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. James 4:8) I promised God that I would return to church, read my Bible and listen to Christian radio if He would restore me. God's Holy Spirit filled me and I cried uncontrollably with joy. Within 4 months my wife saw such a difference in my life that she had a desire to be saved and was saved. Many years have gone by since and I am soon to enter my fourth year of Bible college. Lord willing we are seeking to start a church in Arizona after college. To God be the glory. Gregory J. Miller Jude 22,23 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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