Before I came to know Christ, I went to temples with my family as I was not born into a Christian family. At that point of time, I didn’t know which god I was praying to because there was so many.

In school, I was often bullied by my classmates and didn’t have many friends. I was a very timid girl. Whenever others asked me to do something, I was just too scared to respond. My studies weren’t good as well, and because I had little motivation to work hard, my results were poor.

Helpless, I would hide my problems because I didn’t have anyone to share them with apart from my sister.

But it was also my sister who shared Christ with me three years ago. I started going to church with her, and was even invited to join a cell group for teens.

On August 1, 2015, during an altar call in the youth service, I went forward and officially accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour.

Things took a complete change after I accepted Jesus Christ as into my life. I wouldn’t say my life was perfect, but my confidence somehow grew significantly and people were looking to me when they felt down and needed someone to confide in.

I became a girl who would send messages and Bible verses to my friends and cell members, just to encourage them. The friendships I’ve made have brought great joy to my life, and I know that God has been the giver of these good gifts.

Things in school also started to look up, as I started putting in more hard work and seeing God change my perspective on studying.

As a new believer, I learnt how to do devotion and pray. My cell leaders were great teachers, and my cell group was there to support me through my new walk with God. When I faced any problems, I had people – even pastors – to turn to for guidance.

Life has been so exciting with God. He’s shown me visions of becoming a leader one day and spoken to me in many ways. Accepting Christ has been the best decision I’ve ever made.

And I’ve got a piece of good news to share! I will be getting baptised soon, as I want to declare my faith to everyone. I truly want to follow Jesus all the days of my life. And because I hope to grow strong in Him with faith, I’ve chosen that as my baptism name. Faith, for the journey ahead with my Lord and Saviour. ????

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