Before I believed in Jesus, I thought that only people in need would believe in God—those who were sick, lonely, or struggling. I felt that I was already very blessed and lacked nothing. Except for my grandmother, who was a devout Christian, many of the Christians I saw around me did not live in a way that impressed me, so I had no interest in going to church.
When I was little, my grandmother often took my siblings and me to church. But to be honest, the main reason we went was because food was provided. The messages were also shared in a dialect I couldn’t understand, so it was difficult for me to pay attention.
But God did not give up on me. Throughout my life, different people shared the gospel with me, and my younger sister kept inviting me to church gatherings. One time, at a gospel meeting, a believer’s testimony and the message deeply touched my heart. That day, I prayed to accept Jesus Christ as my Savior. I clearly remember these words: “The true God created man; false gods are made by man.” This helped me realize that the idols I had worshiped were not the true God, because they were made by human hands.
After I believed in the Lord Jesus, I experienced a peace I had never known before. I used to be very afraid of the dark and of ghosts. I needed to keep the lights on or play music to fall asleep at night. But from the very night I accepted the Lord, that fear was gone.
Earlier, I said that only people with needs believe in God—now I realize that I am one of them. I used to get bored easily, lose my temper quickly, and be very competitive. I also drank alcohol to fill an emptiness inside me. But after believing in the Lord, my life was no longer empty. Instead, it became full of joy and purpose. Through the teachings of the Bible, I have learned to rely on the Lord, and I am no longer controlled by my temper or the need to compete with others.
God is almighty, all-sufficient, and full of wisdom. I have truly experienced His help and provision. When I was in Hong Kong, I did not do well in school and even failed my public exams. After immigrating to the United States, I had to take care of three young children on my own while my husband remained in Hong Kong for work. Yet through the help and encouragement of brothers and sisters in the church, I was able to complete my college education and now work in a government position. I know this was not by my own ability, but by the Lord’s grace working in my life.
One verse I treasure deeply is:
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
Today, I truly treasure the Lord Jesus I believe in. He is indeed a wonderful Savior.
