My testimony begins way back at age fourteen. I knew Jesus had wanted me, and my Godparents Timothy and Elaine Williams actually played a big role in my life. They were Seventh Day Adventists and I had felt like I had nowhere to turn, but they told me about Jesus and how I could be saved. I turned my life over to Jesus, but as I got older I got away from my teachings. I ignored the Lord.

Later I felt guilty. I was dating Abdul and I felt like if we kept living together I would die in my sins. I was scared so I just got married, thinking that sex outside of marriage was my only sin. I felt safe, but I still hadn’t actually fully given myself to God. Later, after my first son, I knew I wanted to be with Jesus, but I didn’t want to give up my sinful lifestyle. Later, I found out I was pregnant again. I was miserable and sad and I felt like abortion was the only way out.

I came to church on Sunday and I went to the altar and Miss Dana prayed with me. I felt so much better. I knew that it was really happening, that I loved Jesus, and I didn’t ignore him this time. I accepted him, and even though I have been through a lot of ups and downs, I know Jesus. I can’t give him up.

This time around, I am broke, but I don’t feel broke. I feel really rich. With my trials and tribulations I feel like I am getting stronger. It is like what a preacher told me. “Have a belt on, and every battle won is a notch in the belt. I look down at the notches in my belt and I know I have defeated the devil numerous times through Jesus Christ. And if I fail I know the Lord Jesus Christ will defeat the devil again. So I thank Jesus for saving me.

I know I’ll be in heaven, and I tell people about Jesus because someone told me, and if Jesus can save me, he can definitely save anyone!