100 Projects I think they've gotten a little better over the years Credits: You guys But most importantly, God My testimony: I’ve gone to church all my life, attending BFG’s, Youth group, VBS, Crossings, and other church events. I’ve grown up in a Christ loving home with parents who love and care about me. For a long time, I put my hope and trust in my works, what I had done. I thought being a good kid would be sufficient for my parents and for God. Over time, I started to realize that my works were not enough, there was more to what God wanted for me. My understanding of the Gospel came from sermons, my parents, and all these church events, and not just a little bit of them, but a lot. The amount of times I heard the gospel and was taught about the Bible and Jesus over and over is what has helped me to truly understand that I am a sinner and I have no hope without Christ, who died for my sins and for others. I believed what I was being taught, and I put my faith and trust in Jesus as Lord. However, I was reluctant to get baptized because I thought my testimony was boring. I was nervous about speaking in front of the church, especially if I had a boring testimony. My testimony wasn’t boring, though. It was unique, and a miracle. I understand now that everyone who is saved is saved by the works of God, even if it doesn’t look the same as how someone else might be saved. My faith isn’t ultimately about me, but about what God has done. I got baptized because I wanted to be obedient to what Christ has called us to in baptism. Even though I will, and have already, faced hardships because of it, I will be prepared. In Matthew 28 verse 20, Jesus says to the disciples, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age,” and when we are in Jesus, he is with us too. Just thinking of this verse reminds me that no matter how bad things seem, He’ll always be with me as long as my faith and trust is in him. God has already begun changing me, and I pray that he will continue to work in me and that I can continue to grow closer to him. I pray that my actions would show that I’m a Christian, not to impress others, but to glorify God. That is my faith and what I believe in, and my story. It is what has led me to be who I am today, and is continuing to shape me as I go along. Without God, I don't know where I would be, but it definitely wouldn't be here. I wish for all people to believe the truth and good news of the Gospel, but I also understand if you don't, and I will respect your beliefs. In the end though, this is what I believe, and my faith can't be shaken. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." - Romans 1:16 love you guys, and I truly appreciate it if you read through all that, that means a lot
