testimonials

Do I believe?  Is he really out there?  Does he care about me? How do I pray correctly?  What if I say something wrong?  Why do you hate me?  These are all questions I have had and sometimes continually have when thinking about God. 
My life has been a constant “work in progress” and there have been times I have wondered what have I done to deserve this treatment.  I felt as if my prayers were being sent out into a dark abyss but there was no one there to hear my cry.  There were many times I questioned God’s existence because how could something so wonderful allow an evil presence into my room at night? As angry as I was, I still new God was the only one who could help me through that situation. (God give me the strength)  When it was time for me to live on my own I had a huge lack of self respect and I was looking for love in all the wrong places.  My actions lead me into situations that risked my health, my mental well-being, and sometimes my life. Through my struggle I kept hoping that God would protect me and guide me to a more peaceful lifestyle. 
I never really asked to know more about God, but when the student is ready the teacher will appear. Right? I was ready to open my heart and my mind to greater things and God introduced me to the most loving people I have ever met.  Through our years of friendship I have witnessed their beliefs and core principles because they live by them day in and day out. They encouraged me to come with them to “The Way” and experience their service.  I was very hesitant because the churches I had been to in Dallas seemed to teach biblical principles, but the minute the service was over the contradictions began.  Based on what I witnessed with my friends I decided to take a leap of faith.  What I found were quality people who were genuine and passionate in their beliefs.  I felt as if I had known these people my whole life and I had never learned so much in a church service before.  There have been so many enlightening experiences I have had through this church community, and they have helped me in my healing process and my personal relationship with my God.
Do I believe? Yes. Is he really out there? Yes.  Does he care about me? Yes.  How do I pray correctly?  I just talk…he knows what’s on my heart anyway.  What if I say something wrong?  You can’t.  Why do you hate me?  Nobody loves me more than God himself.
To my loving friends and to all my newly found friends at “The Way” I can truly say I am blessed.  

-Maggie