Athiest Susan turns to God
If you’d met me one year ago I would have told you I was an atheist. My brother and sister both went to church and I knew that they were praying for me. Actually, I found this idea quite comical and must admit I was concerned about them “getting in too deep”. I continued to enjoy my drunken nights and to live with the “I’m all right Jack” attitude.
Last summer, in a moment of weakness, I agreed to go to church. After the service I went home with a blinding headache, and felt this was definitely not for me! However within two months I was back, this time without an invitation and within weeks I was saved.
In September, I remember waking up with an inexplicable feeling of joy after praying “the sinner’s prayer”, but part of me was still struggling with the whole perception of God and Creation. However, one Sunday in November, I received the gift of faith and decided to make the ultimate commitment there and then. I began with my usual disjointed attempt at asking God for forgiveness, took in a deep breath and was suddenly aware that I has actually stopped breathing. I remember thinking, “Wow, this is amazing, I feel so calm and at peace.” I started to pray with an unknown confidence about walking the path of righteousness laid down for me and then remember beginning to breathe once again. Immediately after this I felt an overwhelming heat begin in my heart and radiate across my chest. I knew at this point I had been saved.
Feeling driven to “spread the Word”, I began telling work colleagues
about my “experience”. The reactions were mixed, most of them thought
I was having some kind of breakdown.
I have lost my desire for alcohol, can barely manage a glass of wine with
a meal now, and my self-centered attitude is mellowing day by day.
I was baptized, together with my husband on Easter Sunday and have recently
been to London to join in the Dedication Service of the Christian Channel
Europe. We spend evening together watching and absorbing Christian programmes
and attend our local ‘Alpha’ course.
If you accept Jesus as your Saviour, and invite Him into your life, I
can confirm that your life will never be the same again.
Susan
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