The following was given to me today by proud Grandparents, and after you read this you’ll see why. It was written by a young lady that only months before was ready to end the life that God had given her. What is awesome about this is that she has found out about the love of Jesus and that God has a purpose for her life, and it is not only her but everyone that walks this earth.

THIS IS MY WALK WITH JESUS....

It all happened so fast. One day it hit me. I was awakened. I was reborn. You see, I have spent 22 years of my life living it the way I wanted to. I rarely let God speak to my heart. I was in control. Then something happened to me. I wasn’t the same Jillian anymore. I let it all go. I learned that I cannot control what happens next in my life because of this wonderful, life changing, blessed concept...before I was even thought of, God had already planned my life. He even knows how many hairs are on my head. How amazing is that? He cares about me so much that He has already planned my life for me, I just have to let His will be done. So whatever or wherever I am supposed to be I will be because I have fallen in love with my Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jesus loves me unconditionally. Even though all of the times I have failed Him. I am a sinner. But I have asked for forgiveness and I am forgiven. It is an awesome feeling to know that my Savior won’t leave me for the things I have done. He won’t ever turn His back or ignore me. He will always listen and He knows what I am thinking or going to say, but always lets me talk. For this my heart has changed. I want to spend the rest of my life learning, teaching, witnessing, and bringing the greatest gift of salvation to people.

So I decided to be baptized. Like my grandpa has told me, “It is an outward expression of something that has happened internally.” I am doing this for me and my relationship with Jesus. I want to live a new life based solely on my Christian faith. But I need the love and support of my family and friends to encourage me to continue my walk with Jesus. That is why you are here. Because I love each one of you and I know some of you have already experienced this feeling in your own relationship with our Savior. And I’m thankful that I get to share eternity with Jesus and my family and friends. This life on earth is just for a while and I will not waste it anymore. I want to be rewarded for me belief and witnessing to people on earth when I go home to Heaven. I want to hear Jesus say to me, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Encourage me and build me up, I will do the same for all of you. Thank you for sharing this special day with me. It means more than you know. I love you all and I LOVE MY SAVIOR! Jillian 8-5-07
AND I AM NOT DONE WALKING YET!!!!

It’s hard to believe that months before she felt she had no reason to live. Now she is filled with life, love and hope. You to can feel the way she feels, by coming to the foot of the cross and asking Jesus to forgive you for your sins and confessing him as The Son Of The Living God. Once you do this He will begin to reveal his purpose and plan for your life. If you have any questions or need someone to talk to visit or site myjesusnexus.com You can find me there, most of all you can find Jesus there too! God Bless, Pastor Mel Pettit