RETREAT TESTIMONIES January 29-31,1999 | Skycroft Retreat Center | |
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THIS IS REAL Wow. Today was just amazing. In our testimony, all I could think of was just to get this over with. I was even thinking of telling the audience of how cool and not geeky christians can be. But everything changed. Jeff began to repent [of] everything. He spilled everything out, about his sins, and how he has failed his parents and brother. He cried like I've never seen a boy cry before. Then other people began to cry. I didn't. I bowed my head and prayed over and over, "Please, please God show yourself to me." I began to shed a couple tears. Then after about 5 mins of praying, I realized taht God was showing himself to me right in front of my eyes. I could not believe that I was so blind. I saw the crowd around Jeff, trying to comfort him. Then I went out to the hallway and prayed with Ben and Pat. I flooded tears and asked God why it has taken me so long to see You. I've been going to church for practically my whole life, and today I finally saw God. I went to the front where the Voritskols were praising and singing to the Lord. I just sat there for about 10 mins. just crying and wondering why I didn't see God. I asked Joseph to listen to me. I told him everything. Why am I blind, why has it taken so long, I am confused, I believe in Him now finally, now what? He told me that is the Christian experience. Joseph comforted me. I felt safe, yet I was still shivering in fear. I was scared. Joseph brought me to Pastor Thomas. At that moment, Pastor Wong was praying with another kid who has just seen Christ. Pastor Wong prayed with me. I told him the same things I told Joseph. Pastor Wong held me and even though he didn't know who I was, he still knew exactly what I felt. He helped me pray to God, to show himself to me, to show me the way, to take my life and forgive my past, present and future sins. He showed me that way, helped me pray to God. Then Brian and Peter came to comfort me. I was still shaking in fear of what I am going to do. Pastor Wong helped me to devote my life to Christ. I finally stopped shivering, I felt safe. I felt God will help me through my life. No regrets. Sins are forgiven. I was still confused. Am I ready to devote my life to Christ? That was a big commitment. I think I'm ready, but I'm not completely sure. I found out that Brian was praying for me for 3 months. That brought so much happiness to me. I am glad that I have friends like Brian, Peter, and Pastor Wong. They welcomed me as a Christian brother. Pastor Thomas told me that God is rejoicing up there because he has a new son. I don't think I've ever cried so much. But they were tears of joy. They joy of being with Christ. Thank you Lord for everything Thank you Joseph. Thank you Brian. Thank you Pastor Wong. Thank you Voritskuls. Thank you God. God is REAL!! So close, I believe
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