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As a young adult, I gained a desire to understand the Bible.
Having been raised in a home that deemed it a necessity to attend church, I always felt I was forced to accept religion. Yet,
when I grew older, I found myself drawn to religion in more ways than I ever imagined.
After spending much of my youth incarcerated, my self-esteem was
diminshed, and my belief in God almost shattered. Albeit I held on to my faith; somehow, the wickedness I surrounded
myself with began penetrating my soul, and eventually discouraged me from believing I was worthy of God's love.
Despite every attempt to redeem my hope, it seemed obvious-
God was positioning me to become someone greater than I had imaged myself to be. In fact, it wasn't until I was completely
alone, that I came to understand- God was walking by my side, and had always been.
It was my lack of trust in God that disconnected me
from walking in the realm of spiritual renewal promised to each of us. It wasn't until I matured spiritually, did I learn
the importance of my life experiences, which helped me attain the true essence of God.
Therefore, today, I honestly can say, "I Am... truly a believer
in the Almighty!"
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Perhaps, this is why I study religion. Researching various
religions has helped me escape traditional religious structure, and has helped me overcome my inner fears about
religion in general. This is why I highly recommend studying the scriptures to you.
The more you study, the more you
learn about yourself. Reading the Bible has been rewarding. In fact, the wisdom within the scriptures has
helped me re-define my purpose. The knowledge gained through reading and studying the scriptures has enriched
my desire to learn more about the world we live in.
Today, my life is on a new path. In fact, through faith,
God has allowed me to overcome my own spiritual battles. Believe me, without faith and a belief in
God, no one can survive the wiles of the Devil.
Learning to trust in the guidance given to me, has taken
me from a life of street crime, to a life of renewal. I thank God for every challenge bestowed upon me; without such, I could
have never become the vessel of light this world desperately needs.
Perhaps, one day, we all can become spiritually free.
I thank God for showing me the truth, giving me a way,
and for shining his everlasting light on me. I pray, that one day, everyone in the world will set aside their
differences and embrace the light, and eventually, the world will be free of darkness.
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