Brief Testimony
I had a fairly "normal" childhood (at least I think so) and grew up involved in church but as a teenager I made the choice that I wanted to do things my way. Well, that didn't really work out...not that being a Christian and living my life for God is a walk in the park. Far from it. I struggle with major depression and borderline personality disorder. I've spent probably the better part of half my life feeling suicidal and even made some serious attempts. I also struggle with self-harm. Doctors and nurses tell me I shouldn't medically be alive because of what I've done, but I'm standing here today as a living testament to what God can do. Yes, I still struggle at times, but I know He is in control and He sees a bigger picture and has a plan for my life and He will bring good from my experiences. For that I thank Him. If I'm meant to struggle with this so that someday my life, my story, can help someone else, I will pick up my cross and carry it and I will praise Him. I may lose sight at times, I may get knocked down, but I am a child of God and I'm no longer ashamed to admit it.
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Great thoughts! I feel that Jesus\' sacrifice for us is the greatest testament of what we do in our lives every day. The struggles we endure are unique and make the crosses that we carry, but that doesn\'t make us alone in suffering. Yes, it would be great if we didn\'t have to suffer, but without it, how would we become stronger...Thanks for sharing this and encouraging me in the fight to keep on fighting in a world that tempts me to lose hope...when hope is actually with us all along :)
Praise God! You are seeing the bigger picture of God working in your life. To God be the Glory, and to you a well deserved \"Atta Girl!\"
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