By Kay Heitsch
I had already concluded that I could not, nor did I want to try to change myself the day I gave my life to the Lord. I knew who I was and what I was like. I also understood quite well I was too big of a project to handle alone.
When I think back, it was funny, but I was being honest and for real. I didn't beat around the bush. I was straight up! I told the Lord I wanted to give my life to Him to make something positive out of it! But I also reminded Him, He knew what He was getting when He got me, so have at it! I might add that all this took place in my home, not a church.
I was curious to know what or how I thought this would happen. But I knew I wanted and needed a change in my life, and somehow I understood He was the only one who could do it.
When I think back, I started to have different desires. First, I wanted to know how to have this overcoming, abundant life that Jesus died to give me. Second, I had a lot of questions and looked for the answers in the Bible, which I started to call "God's Instruction Book." This was odd since I hadn't even touched the Bible in years.
I began to see life differently. I was less fearful, worried less, and saw people in ways I didn't see them before. My life was changing, but I wasn't sure how it was happening. I knew it wasn't me, but it had to be the Lord working through me.
If you ever want a change in your life, give yourself to the Lord. Come as you are! Don't try to be something that you aren't. God knows all about us and wants us to have the best life possible by having a personal relationship with us.
