Heith's Story

I would like to tell you a story about a loving God that has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams.

His love for someone as unworthy as me makes for a great story.

I was raised going to church as a child. My dad worked very hard for our family and would sometimes have to work on the weekends. We got out of going to church for a short time in my life, but I always knew that there was a God. I attended revival when I was 16. The preacher was telling about hell and where you would spend eternity if you did not know Jesus. I went down to the altar more out of fear, but prayed and felt relieved. I went on with life pretty much as normal. That lasted for about 3 years. When I was 19, I can remember being in my room and praying to God. I was distraught, and God revealed to me all my sins. I was embarrassed and ashamed of all I had done against God. I realized that Jesus Christ loved me more than anyone else could. He loved me enough to die for me and my sins. I had realized that I was a sinner and separated from God. The peace that I felt was like nothing I had experienced before. It was now more than relief like before, but more about gratitude that someone cared enough about me to love me despite being unlovable.

I would like to tell you that my life was perfect at this point. It wasn’t and isn’t. I had a Godly mother that unfortunately was addicted to prescription drugs. I witnessed her struggle and became bitter towards her about it. God revealed to me that it is by his grace that I was not where she was at. I realized that God probably felt the same way about me. I know that I too am a sinner, but know that I am not alone. When I do wrong, I feel like I have let down someone that believes in me and cares for me. It makes me want to do better and be the best person I can be.

God has blessed me in so many ways. I have a godly wife and two wonderful children. We have been blessed to serve the Lord by working with the youth at several churches. We have been on several mission trips and are currently serving on the altar team. God has allowed me to be a school teacher, coach, and administrator to students for over 30 years. It has been a blessing that I don’t take lightly.

I hope that my story can give you hope and encouragement that if God can love someone like me, he can definitely love you.