As a little girl, though it was a great childhood, I did not have God in my life. I grew up with the occasional Bible study which was called Time Release when we were in grade school. I learned to pray to God before I closed my eyes at night and before I ate dinner, however it wasn't a part of my everyday life. Neither of my parents taught me the blessings that came with praying. I'm not upset with my parents because neither of them showed me the way. My mom's parents didn't show her the way either and my dad's adopted parents were members of the church but I think that because he lost his parents at such a young age that he went through the motions. Losing your parents at such a young age may have deterred him from allowing God in his heart. Very understandable! I do hope and pray that he did accept God as his Lord and Savior and that he is in His presence as I write this. I did have a wonderful family that lived next door that showed me the necessity of praying, going to church and following His word but not living in their household and having that guidance didn't completely help. I had the opportunity to attend church camp and church a couple of times with my neighbors and they taught me some things just being in their presence. I will always be grateful for all of them. Through my teenage years and my early twenties, His name was never mentioned. I may have said an occasional prayer to help my needs when necessary or when I was desperate. In my late twenties and early thirties I still didn't have much of a relationship with Him but I did pray a little more, but more than likely it was to benefit myself only. When I met my husband something completely changed my life. Meeting my in-laws changed my relationship with God. We began to go to church with them, I began praying for my family and friends each day, praying for the little things in life and the big things too. We began to tithe too, giving to Him has showed us that He is faithful to us as well. When you think you will not make it financially, He has shown us that He is there and so is the financial resources. He has never let us down in that aspect! This started my relationship with Him or should I say my walk with Him. I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior and I have never looked back. Things began to change within me and my trust in Him began to grow. The hard times I have went through I give to God and I trust that He will get me through it.... and He definitely has! When I am in need of help, first thing I do is pray. I have been truly blessed since I gave myself to Him and allowed myself to trust in Him and allow Him to handle everything. So, I decided to get baptized in July of 2017. Sometimes it is hard for people to choose God first and trust Him completely. I'm not saying I'm perfect, I will always make mistakes and sin, but I know Jesus died for my sins and I'm better because of Him. I choose to talk to Him most days, even if I just need to get something off my chest or if I'm on my way somewhere just for the safe travel to get there. I have found the more I talk to Him the closer I am to Him. I truly don't think I would be where I am now with my walk with God if it wasn't for my in-laws. I will ALWAYS be grateful for them for showing me the way to Him. Thank you Lord for everything you do for me, I am truly blessed! Stop and give it all to Him, trust in Him because you are loved. Just a daily dose of T!