I have been going to church since I was 7 years old, and I used to read devotions every day and attend Sunday classes. I would go to many events and activities to participate in getting to know Jesus and the words of God. Then when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the only way I could attend church was through online meetings through ZOOM. I was around 9 years old when I attended these classes and sometimes didn’t understand what was being taught. It was a hard time trying to focus my attention by looking at a computer screen constantly rather than just relaxing and doing something else while I was at home. Every week, Mrs. Ma would teach something from the Bible, and how Jesus sacrificed his life to save us from sin.
One day on January 23rd 2021, Mrs. Ma asked our ZOOM class if we were ready to accept Christ in our hearts. I was one of the people who stayed behind and said yes. I was blissful and I wanted all my faith directed towards Christ. Then Mrs. Ma guided me for a prayer to confess my sins and accept Christ Jesus in my heart to be my Lord and Savior. But although I accepted Christ into my heart and soul, something still didn’t sit right with me, and so when my mom asked me if I wanted to get baptized a year after I accepted Christ, I respectfully declined the offer. Months, and years later, I grew up and I felt more uncertain whether I truly believed in God, and if I was really a true Christian.
Going forward to the beginning of 2024, a lot of things have changed. My priorities used to be grading and socializing. But I realized that I shouldn’t be panicking and revolving my life around that as I learned how to deal with problems. I began to involve Jesus in one of the things that I was focusing on, and doing actions to help build a relationship with Christ. I prayed not only because I wanted something from Him, but just to talk to Him. I visited and volunteered in Church more, and I began meeting new people. A new perspective has washed over me in over a few months, which has probably felt like one of the longest periods of my life. So once my mother asked me if I was ready to be baptized again this month, I accepted the offer. And in doing so, I took my faith into the next step and truly felt that this was a turning point in my life.
Now, I only want to follow Lord Jesus and the commandments He has set for us. Even though I am only human, and still do sin, I do wish to take on a perspective in line and my choices. This also not only includes me doing all of these things, but instead, it includes everyone that I know. I want to help and make others see another perspective, and build a better relationship with God if possible.