At the end of the day........

So, last Tuesday (Sep. 6, 2011), the ACTS 2012 Small Group Session watched a video entitled "Who is Jesus?"

In it were proofs and evidence that Jesus did exist and that He really is God. But, there was really just one thing that struck my heart.
“No matter how many Bible verses you read, how much you help the poor or your neighbor, and how much you study the authenticity of the Bible and Jesus’ claims, at the end of the day, only our experiences will tell us who Jesus really is and prove that He is really God”
Looking back, ever since I was born, my family has had the same spiritual belief, but it was not my personal belief. I grew up treating it as tradition. I took my belief for granted. I went to Church because my family did.

If there's one thing I know now, is that it was never a religion, it was a relationship, a personal relationship with God. When I was in grade school, life was too easy for me. School was easy. Family was ok. Friends were fine. I didn't see the need to really call on God for help. Then, high school came. More specifically, Pisay came. Everything went from order to chaos. School was difficult. I had more fights with my siblings. I didn't have any real friends. I could hear people talk behind my back. I felt all alone and messed up. It came to a point when I really didn't know what to do. That's when I really called on God. I gave Him control over everything. His will over my will. In my troubles, I accepted Jesus as my Lord and personal Savior. In my solitude, I accepted Jesus as my friend and companion. In my life void of love, I accepted His overflowing love.

That was all I needed to turn things around. Sometimes, I forget His love for me, but all I need is a reminder. There are also times when it's difficult to feel the love from Him because of circumstances, but He always makes a way. That I'm certain of. In hindsight, it was my personal experience that led me to God.

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