Carrie McNeil

Age: 12 Grade: 7

Hudson Middle School

When I was seven years old, my mom and I were watching Billy graham on TV. he was talking about the salvation of Jesus Christ. when I learned I was going to Hell, I started sobbing. I told my mom that I wanted to get saved and she shared with me about praying to God and asking for forgiveness and for Jesus to come into my heart. I was so happy. you can't really be happy without Jesus in your life. a month ago, I went to VBS with my neighbor. on Wednesday the pastor was sharing God's plan of salvation and I realized that I had not been living the Christian life the way I am supposed to. I talked with the pastor about it and he said that I need to Pray and confess my sins to the Lord. After I prayed, my heart had an uplift and i felt a burden being lifted. if you want real joy, remember "JOY": Jesus first, others second, then yourself.

Posted Sept. 3, 2008