Three years ago I was invited to Forest Hill Church by a friend I worked with. I had never been to a church like this before, and I have been to a lot of churches. Almost right away i felt vulnerable and decided i would never come back . The next couple of weeks were difficult cause i tried to ignore the Lords calling to go back. After those several weeks i did go back, i still don't know why but I'm still here . I have met many great people here at FHC, through life groups, counseling at the care center and even the people I stand alongside of worshiping every Sunday morning.
I was saved in my very rebellious teenage years right after i had a baby at 16. I believed in Jesus, I went to church,sometimes, I prayed , but only when I needed something and I called myself a christian. I wasnt a bad person, in fact i wa the one who tried t save the world all by myself. You see that's because I was broken and didn't want anyone to know, I didn't even want me to know.
On one very dark day, I heard the Lord say, do YOU not know that i have chosen YOU as my child even before you was born. I will provide for you with everything you need, I love you like no other can, I am your answer. Now if you will just sit still and listen to me calling you. On that dark day I came to know Christ. Still hesitant ,I know hard headed, He showed me the way, with life groups, with counseling at the care center and with the wonderful people I stand along side with worshiping every Sunday morning.
I have come to grow in Christ quite a bit since those dark days. Sometimes I still cant believe how full I feel and how joyous I am. I now listens when He calls. Bringing me to the go part. He says I'm sending you to the desert in Columbia. So with my smile, my heart, my muscles and the Holy Spirit I go.
I was saved in my very rebellious teenage years right after i had a baby at 16. I believed in Jesus, I went to church,sometimes, I prayed , but only when I needed something and I called myself a christian. I wasnt a bad person, in fact i wa the one who tried t save the world all by myself. You see that's because I was broken and didn't want anyone to know, I didn't even want me to know.
On one very dark day, I heard the Lord say, do YOU not know that i have chosen YOU as my child even before you was born. I will provide for you with everything you need, I love you like no other can, I am your answer. Now if you will just sit still and listen to me calling you. On that dark day I came to know Christ. Still hesitant ,I know hard headed, He showed me the way, with life groups, with counseling at the care center and with the wonderful people I stand along side with worshiping every Sunday morning.
I have come to grow in Christ quite a bit since those dark days. Sometimes I still cant believe how full I feel and how joyous I am. I now listens when He calls. Bringing me to the go part. He says I'm sending you to the desert in Columbia. So with my smile, my heart, my muscles and the Holy Spirit I go.
Thanks Jennie, you are an inspiration! Can't wait to see how God continues to reveal His plan to you! Love you Paula