There was a time not too long ago when my life was like a roller coaster; when things went well, I did well, but when things didn’t go well, I lost all hope and fell into great despair. My life seemed like an empty pursuit; no matter how hard I had tried, it never seemed to be enough. I seriously wondered what was the point of my life and what was I living for.

In the midst of my quandary, a co-worker began to share about his living faith in Jesus. I had grown up in the church and knew that Jesus had died for my sins, but He seemed like something of the past. I had never known anyone who seemed to have a living relationship with God. It wasn’t just what he said that intrigued me; it was the deep sense of joy and peace he had that seemed to transcend circumstances like job loss and divorce.

Not long after that, I came to know Jesus personally, and my life has never been the same. I have a great sense of peace in my life no matter what happens around me. Things that used to plunge me into the depths of despair, no longer do. My life is filled with meaning and purpose, and I know that God loves me unconditionally, even when I mess up.

I think that if I had never become acquainted with Jesus personally, I don’t think I would have survived the time my first husband of 17 years left our marriage, losing my house and then losing my job. And I certainly wouldn’t have met my second husband who loves Jesus as much as I do.

Life is great with Jesus leading the way! Thanks for listening.