Michelle's Life Story: A Marriage Saved

"Spiritually empty" is the way I would describe my life before coming to know Jesus Christ. Although I was a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and successful career woman, I was not fulfilled deep inside. I tried to fill the void and ended up making a very poor choice which almost destroyed my marriage and family. The situation seemed hopeless.  No matter how hard I tried to climb out of the pit of despair, I kept slipping back in.  To the outside world, everything looked picture-perfect, but I was finding it more and more draining to keep up a facade of normalcy.

Then one day my daughter suggested that our family attend a church service at Southside.  One of her school friends had invited us to come "sometime". Being that it was Christmas time, we decided it would be a good time to try it out.  As the four of us walked in, a feeling of warmth and love washed over me.  I could see a real difference radiating out of the people there. They were smiling, hugging, laughing and some were even crying!  It was awesome.  Little did I know then that this would become home for our family, too.  As the worship music played and the message was shared, I felt a true connection begin. 

That's when I realized what was missing in my life; it was God.

As the weeks and months passed, we continued to attend church.  I began to understand what it means to have a "personal relationship" with God.  My soul was being fed.  I asked Jesus to forgive my sins and come into my heart. He was faithful and true, cleansing me from within. 

Since that day I have found a peace inside that I never had before.  We have made wonderful friendships with compassionate, sincere people.  I have a newfound love for life, a passion for loving and caring for my family, and a hunger to have an even deeper relationship with Jesus Christ!

If you are feeling like your life is out of control, I urge you to invite Jesus Christ into your heart to take control.  I promise you that your life will be forever changed for the better!

Who is Jesus?

How can I change my life?