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In the past, I never liked to talk about me, but that has changed ever since I completely trusted God. I have to tell you about where I have been so that I can tell you about the one person that I can't say enough about. That person is the Lord Jesus Christ who is my precious savoir and my best friend.
When I was around the age of 8 years, a man who lived close to us was sexually molesting me. The older I got, the further away from him I got, and eventually the abuse stopped. I accepted Jesus into my life in 1981 and became active in my church. I believed everything would be okay, and it was for a while. However, I went off in another direction and left Jesus standing with His arms opened wide and tears running down his face.
I had feelings for other women. Around the age of 17, I started hanging out with the 'gay' crowd. I felt like I had found my place in life. Oh, how wrong I was! For the last 18 years of my life I have been following a 'gay' lifestyle. I could hear Jesus calling me back time after time, but I was living life my way. My way brought nothing but pain and tears. I had no peace or joy at all.
At one point, I found myself on my knees in my front yard holding a gun to my head praying to God to give me the strength to pull the trigger. He gave me strength, but not to pull the trigger. God gave me the strength to get up and go on with my life. As soon as He helped me I went right back into my old life style not giving Him the credit He deserved.
On October 2nd 2002, I was on my way to work and out of nowhere I came across a truck sitting still in the middle of the interstate. I hit it head on and then a van hit me. I found myself laying face down on my floorboards hurting like never before. I remember laying there screaming out to God to please help me! I was in a wheelchair for a while and then a walker. I spent about 3 months on crutches, which seemed like forever.
God was right there that day just like all the other times I had called on Him. He was holding me in His arms on October 2nd, 2002. I should have died that day. I owe everything to Him. He is my savior. I could hear Him saying, "Kim I love you, I am right here just like always."
I have left my old life behind and given my life over to Him completely. It was through all my failures that I gained knowledge and God through His grace gave me a second chance at life. I knew after my accident that God was the only reason I was still here. While I was recovering I spent a lot of time in prayer because I knew that He must have a purpose for my life or I would not have survived. God led me to the following passage in the bible.
"'And he (God) said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.' Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong" (2 Corinthians 12:9-10, K.J.V.).
I know I was not born to be molested. That was a bad choice made by a man. I also know I was not born gay. That was a bad choice made by me. I have chosen to repent and ask God to forgive me of my wrong choices and to help me be the person He has created me to be. With God on your side, nothing is impossible!
Jesus is my joy and strength. Without Him I would fall flat on your face. I know this because I am living proof! When I am tempted I now chose Him instead of my old life style. You will not go wrong as long as you turn to the cross and not to the things of this world. You can overcome anything through the blood of Jesus Christ. If you will just praise His name He will take the pain away.
I have never experienced such peace and joy before. I thank God for his unconditional love and for giving me a chance to tell others where I have been and where I would be without the Lord Jesus Christ. I give my testimony to as many as I can. My prayer is that God will use me to share his love and mercy with others.
"For by grace are you saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8-9, KJ.V.).
May God bless you always and forever!
Kim
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