Life Transformation (Live Testimony at Hope London)

Life Transformation (Live Testimony given at Hope London on 2/9/07)

This was my first live testimony at Hope London.

If I go back several years I was a different person than I am now, I was quite unhappy as a person and very isolated. I used to be highly introverted so I avoided social interactions. I also had problems that I kept to myself and felt responsible for them. I felt comfortable spending lots of time alone as I knew I wouldn’t get judged or evaluated. I always felt that I would struggle to be accepted; make friends and that people would find it hard to be motivated to talk to me. In that instance I felt I had nothing to offer.

However after a while I felt that this I was expecting an unrealistic life and this is what I didn’t want. I felt I was missing out on a lot of things. I wanted to be different, enjoy life more, interact and connect with people better. For me that was my biggest frustration.

Prior to my arrival at Hope London church I always wondered if people would accept me here but also felt I had nothing to lose. I came here with an objective to get to know God and serve him. I also came here with the challenge or trying to get to know people. I was blessed on my first day after meeting seven people, however I knew it would take a while to get to know people and vice versa. Interacting with people in big groups is something that I find very daunting but God has helped me to keep going, given me faith and the ability to be more patient. God has also taught me to make the first move if I wanted to improve my chance of good friendships.

I had no intention of going to Sunday Service and care groups every week as it was about an hour and a half on average distance so I had committed to go once a month to Church and care Group. I had no intention and didn’t expect to be going to Birthday parties, dinners with others or going away to Easter camp, Euro Camp trips. For me all this seemed very uncomfortable but somehow when there is a will there is a way so I went along. I found myself coming every week to church and care group although a care group on a Friday might not have been the best day for me. I am always excited my coming to church every week as I enjoy the worship and fellowship.

I have had my moments where my behaviour has been a bit erratic, sometimes I appeared quite friendly and at other times not so. Believe me I do want to get to know you all and have quality friendships. Being an amateur Christian I have had lessons to learn, been corrected as a result of upsetting a few people with my actions but have learnt from my mistakes and pray for forgiveness from God. I do hope that those who have been affected by me will try and forgive me as well.

I have been blessed to see how patient people have been with me and the encouragement that I have received. I have confided in a few people who helped, encouraged and supported me emotionally. I do hope to make a difference and play a part in this church as I believe I have a lot to offer. I do hope to continue my self development further in the future. God bless the lord, I must have done something right.