Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another”

Growing up I was always in church but never really paid attention. I knew I woke up early to worship our Lord, but I never took the time to learn his word. Although I knew this, it didn’t stop me from getting baptized on the same day as my older brother. The older I got the more it left a sour taste in my mouth. Whether it was being so young, or thinking that I had time to change, I never put my faith back in the Lord.

My family stopped going after my dad started working out of town. I went through many highs and lows throughout this time, but I still denied our Lord. Of course, if anyone asked me, I’d lie and say that I was a believer in Jesus Christ. It wasn’t until November of 2023, that I started going back.

New people came into my life who were enamored with Jesus Christ. I looked to these people as heroes. I started going to Freedom Fellowship, and a couple of months later I was baptized again. It wasn’t as easy or simple as it sounds. It took A LOT of prayers and time to get to where I am now. After praying one night, God spoke to me immediately after saying amen, and all the doubt, and anger I had went away. I knew at that moment that our Lord was real.

I still struggle with sin like every other person, but truly believing that Jesus Christ died for us, makes me want to worship and spread the word of God. I say all this to prove that the people you put around yourself have an influence. It could be for the worse or the better. Find people who serve the Lord and will build your faith.