Freed From Condemnation, Enjoying Close Relationship With God
I received Christ in 2006 and was taught to earn my righteousness through works and self-efforts. I struggled to be qualified before God, but no matter how hard I tried, I always fell short of His standards and felt condemned. I also constantly felt there was something missing in my walk and relationship with God.
I fasted a lot as I thought it would help me live a life free of sin and please God. However, after a year, I became so frustrated with the lack of results that I decided to quit and began to live a worldly and reckless life. In 2010, I recommitted my life to Christ because I was taught that I had lost my salvation and had to earn it back. I tried to please God by my efforts again and again, I fell short. I also felt condemned because I was indulging in masturbation at that time.
After struggling for about a year, I returned to a worldly life once more and went through a lot of terrible experiences. I even expected bad things to happen to me because I believed God was punishing me for my sins.
Then, sometime this year, I stumbled across Pastor Prince’s teachings. I started visiting his website to read his articles and devotionals, and watched his program on Trinity Broadcasting Network. I learned about God’s infinite love for me and how Christ has paid for all my sins.
My life has changed completely since then. I now live a victorious life based on the revelation of God’s Word. I am healthy, expect God’s unmerited favor in my life, and receive His grace daily. I am feeling so loved by Him, and I love Him genuinely in return. I can’t even imagine myself ever turning away from so great a love.
Thank you, Pastor Prince, for preaching God’s abounding love and grace to the world. I have been freed from guilt and condemnation. I am also serving God out of love and not fear. Hallelujah!
Nigeria