I was born in Michigan, USA. Although I came from a loving family, I struggled with insecurity and low self-esteem. This led me to search for meaning and value, and for someone or something I could truly rely on.
The God presented in my childhood church seemed distant and cold, like a theory. It was only in Sunday school that I caught glimpses of Jesus, but I didn’t know how I could know him as my personal Savior. The only truth I really took away with me was, ‘Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.’ My search for security continued, sadly leading me to drugs, alcohol and the wrong kind of love.
I met and married my husband Mario in 1976. Our married life got off to a rough start, nearly ending in divorce. This only served to increase my insecurities.
The turning point in our lives came in 1982, when our children were toddlers. I had the idea that, to be a good mom, I had to take my kids to Sunday school. Never mind that we did drugs in front of them — all I needed to do was take them to Sunday school!
We started attending a small nearby church, where we were introduced to Christ. Together we received Him as our personal Lord and Savior and embarked on a new life of walking with Him.
I now realise that it was the Holy Spirit prompting me to take my children to Sunday School. He was drawing me back to the Jesus I had learnt about as a child – because He had loved me back then and had never stopped loving me.
Not only did Christ restore my husband and me to Himself, He also eventually restored our marriage. Today, I can say that, after Christ, my husband is the love of my life.
I love the Lord and thank Him for all that He has done. And I know that He will never leave me or stop loving me because He has promised this in His Word.
Chiesa Evangelica Sharon 