Well, I've grown up in a family entirely of Christians, and I always thought I was one. But, when my dad told me it was time to give up everything I had - my family, my friends, my entire LIFE - I freaked out, and thought, 'Oh, I can do that later. But for now I think I'll stick with living for myself rather than for God.' It wasn't until recently that I visited my sister's college, Colorado Christian University, that I realized how little of importance those things were in comparison to my relationship with my Father. The teachers there were filled with so much life and passion for Christ, that it was so unbelievable! Ever since then, I've started listening to the Pastor's sermons and actually thinking about them, and listening to what my dad says about what's important in life, and I've really noticed a change in my mood!
My dad says, "Christianity is a state of mind," and I understand what he means by that now. Ever since I've truely accepted Jesus, these worldly things just don't matter anymore! The only thing that matters now is my relationship with Him and reaching others through His love. I used to be moody all the time, just because nothing seemed to be going right. Now that I know Jesus, no matter how bad things get, I know He's there for me, and that is just the most wonderful feeling in the entire world, so I'm always in a good mood!
Praise the Lord, He is so wonderful in every way possible. Thank you, God!