My Personal Salvation Story
Before My Personal Relationship with Jesus: Addiction
I went to church my whole childhood, but I didn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus until I was almost 40. At church, I heard the scriptures and Bible stories, but it was like receiving thousands of pieces of a jigsaw puzzle without the picture on the front of the box to know how the pieces should fit together. As a result, I didn’t see how Jesus fit into my life, so I spent most of my adult life trying to make my life fit together without Him. Although I was successful from the world’s point of view, there was something missing in my life, so I tried to fill the void with alcohol and relationships.
The Start of My Personal Relationship with Jesus: Surrender
One night, after another failed relationship, I got drunk and angry with God because my life was not going the way I wanted. So, I screamed at God and said, “I give up! Do what YOU want with me, because what I’m doing isn’t working.” That was all He needed — an open door to my heart. I passed out and had a dream about being in a garden with the most beautiful flowers and plants I had ever seen. It was so peaceful. When I woke up, I knew something was different and my personal relationship with Jesus began. That was decades ago and my life has gotten better and better. Sure, I still have problems, but I know that Jesus is always going to get me through and work something good out of every evil thing the devil sends my way.
After My Personal Relationship with Jesus: The Bible is like a Jigsaw Puzzle
After my personal relationship with Jesus began, I started reading the Bible, but I was very confused and overwhelmed. I tried reading some other books that helped explain the Bible, but most of those were longer and more complex than the Bible! Frustrated and confused, I started summarizing the Bible for myself. During that process, God revealed to me that the Bible truly is like a jigsaw puzzle…all the pieces connect.
Helping Others Develop a Personal Relationship with Jesus: 7 Key Pieces of the Bible
Just as there are pieces in every jigsaw puzzle with unique features that help reveal the heart of the picture on the front of the puzzle box, there are 7 key pieces that reveal the heart of the Bible and the love of God. These 7 Key Pieces will give you an overview of the entire Bible, so you can read the Bible knowing how the pieces fit together. I pray this overview encourages you to read the Bible and get to know Jesus better.
Jesus is waiting for you to open the door of your heart to Him, so He can bless you. You will not regret having a personal relationship with Jesus.