Gabriel's Story

On February the 21st 2021 I decided to give my life to Christ.

I was struggling with life. I was scared, confused and lonely.

I've known about Christianity for my entire life.  I just never wanted to believe.

It was like, everyday I lived a life of lies and a life of sin. 

I was scared people would judge me if I was a Christian... and they will. The devil is going to send people and things to bring me down... and I won't let it happen. 

Now that I've made this decision I am not turning back, and that might mean leaving some people behind.  Some of my closest friends might become the people I need to avoid...Or this will bring us closer.closer.

the story behind my decision

I had people picking on me, people bringing me down.  I was depressed and so alone. I felt like everyone was leaving and everyone was just wanting me gone. 

Then I remembered all the people that were for me and not against me, people who were cheering me on...and I wanted to be like that. 

On Sunday, February the 21st, 2021, I started to worship again and I started to journal. 

When service starts ending my pastor says, “The altars are open.” I hesitated for a while, then I told my dad I was going to the altars. He went with me and we prayed.

I thought about all the things I was going through, all the pain, and at that moment I heard God calling my name.  At that moment I decided I was giving my life to Christ. 

And now it's been like two weeks and I've been doing way better.  I've stopped so many things that I should have quit a long time ago. 

I've been journaling and reading scripture. My life is on the right path, finally.