LINDA PISZCZOR
Before I received Christ, I had a rebellious attitude - "I can take care of myself."  My security came from me being in control of EVERYTHING.  Money was a big second issue.  My life revolved around me.  I was very selfish.

I knew about Jesus, but never knew Jesus.  About 20 years previous to this time, my sister-in law led me to the Lord, but I never knew him as a loving Father.  I went to church sporadically after that.  I never knew about having an intimate relationship with the Lord.  Two weeks before receiving Christ I had an alcohol problem and also a violent temper.  Nothing I did ever seemed right, like a piece of the puzzle was missing.

A situation came up and I could not control the outcome.  I was contemplating suicide.  I knew that God was the only thing I had left that I could count on.  I just cried out to the Lord and a peace came over me.  Later that day I rededicated my life to the Lord and have been walking with Him daily since then.

The peace stayed.  There were still problems, but I had someone who listened to me, comforted me and I knew He loved me.

After I received Christ, life just kept getting better and still does.  I didn't have to face my problems alone.  I had Jesus and a church family.  I enjoyed people.  I became a much nicer person.  I had hope. 

My foul language disappeared and I've never taken another drink.  I became softer around "the edges."  I knew I had a hope.  I still had a lot of financial problems but I believed and knew God was on my side and by my side.

Now when I have problems I take them to Jesus.  I also not only have Jesus' love, but a church family.

To know the unconditional love of God is an awesome thing.  I don't need to be in control of everything.  I can pray God's will for my life and know that God only wants the best for me.