Hello all, my name is Andy, I’m 36 years old, and I’m from North Carolina. Recently, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and I’d like to share my journey with you.
It all began when I was in a very healthy and loving relationship after separating from my wife. I felt a deep connection with this woman—she was kind, wonderful, and made me feel truly loved for the first time in a long time. However, after five months together, at the beginning of February, she made the difficult decision to end the relationship. I was blindsided.
She explained that while she cared deeply for me, we weren’t spiritually “yoked” because I was a non-believer, and she was a Christian. I was heartbroken and tried to explain that I respected her faith, even though I didn’t share it. I couldn’t understand how this could happen when everything seemed to be going so well. She told me that, while I had many amazing qualities, the one thing I was missing was faith in Christ.
We both cried during that conversation, but I told her I loved her enough to respect her decision, even though it hurt. Afterward, I was overwhelmed with emotions. She had such a positive influence on my life—encouraging me to work out, eat clean, quit drinking, and even stop looking at inappropriate content online. My family and friends said it was like I had done a complete 180 from the person I used to be.
I reached out to friends and family for support, but most of them told me it was “her loss” or that it was just an excuse. Still, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something more going on. That Sunday, I texted an old friend from high school who I’ve always trusted when it comes to talking about faith. He encouraged me to read a book called The Case for a Creator.
Here’s where things got interesting: a coworker had given me that exact book just a week earlier. I had set it aside since I wasn’t much of a reader, but now it felt like a sign. When I told my friend, he said, “That’s God trying to get your attention.”
The next day, I got a text from the pastor of my friend’s church, asking if I’d give him a call. We talked, and I explained everything that had happened, including my doubts about faith. He asked me about my journey and how I had lost faith.
I shared that, as a kid, I did go to church and believed in certain principles like “everything happens for a reason” and “never have hate in your heart.” But when I joined the Army at 18 as a Psychological Operations Specialist, my perspective changed. My job involved fighting against ideologies, including religious ones that were used to manipulate people into committing terrible acts. Over time, I began to see all religion as a tool for manipulation, and I lost faith in it entirely.
The pastor listened and said something that stayed with me: “It sounds like God is trying to have a relationship with you. You just need to take that leap of faith and lean into Him.” It struck a chord, especially since in my current line of work, we teach students to “keep the faith” in survival situations.
That day, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. At first, I didn’t feel much different, but later that night, I started reading the Bible and doing some research. I came across a passage in Jeremiah that says, “The heart is deceitful above all things.” That hit me hard because I’ve always followed my heart—it’s what helped me through suicidal thoughts, binge drinking, and even this recent breakup. I broke down, trembling as everything started to make sense—the things my ex had said, the signs I’d been ignoring, and the truth I’d been searching for.
Since then, I’ve been diving deeper into Scripture and learning more every day. It feels like I’m in a “season of knowledge,” and I want to grow in my relationship with God. That’s why I’m here—to meet fellow Christians who can help me learn, grow, and understand more about my faith.
I’ve realized that all I need to do is put my trust in God and let Him guide me. I have faith that His plan is for my good and that He’s teaching me how to live a better, more fulfilling life.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I look forward to connecting with you all and walking this path of faith together.
It all began when I was in a very healthy and loving relationship after separating from my wife. I felt a deep connection with this woman—she was kind, wonderful, and made me feel truly loved for the first time in a long time. However, after five months together, at the beginning of February, she made the difficult decision to end the relationship. I was blindsided.
She explained that while she cared deeply for me, we weren’t spiritually “yoked” because I was a non-believer, and she was a Christian. I was heartbroken and tried to explain that I respected her faith, even though I didn’t share it. I couldn’t understand how this could happen when everything seemed to be going so well. She told me that, while I had many amazing qualities, the one thing I was missing was faith in Christ.
We both cried during that conversation, but I told her I loved her enough to respect her decision, even though it hurt. Afterward, I was overwhelmed with emotions. She had such a positive influence on my life—encouraging me to work out, eat clean, quit drinking, and even stop looking at inappropriate content online. My family and friends said it was like I had done a complete 180 from the person I used to be.
I reached out to friends and family for support, but most of them told me it was “her loss” or that it was just an excuse. Still, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something more going on. That Sunday, I texted an old friend from high school who I’ve always trusted when it comes to talking about faith. He encouraged me to read a book called The Case for a Creator.
Here’s where things got interesting: a coworker had given me that exact book just a week earlier. I had set it aside since I wasn’t much of a reader, but now it felt like a sign. When I told my friend, he said, “That’s God trying to get your attention.”
The next day, I got a text from the pastor of my friend’s church, asking if I’d give him a call. We talked, and I explained everything that had happened, including my doubts about faith. He asked me about my journey and how I had lost faith.
I shared that, as a kid, I did go to church and believed in certain principles like “everything happens for a reason” and “never have hate in your heart.” But when I joined the Army at 18 as a Psychological Operations Specialist, my perspective changed. My job involved fighting against ideologies, including religious ones that were used to manipulate people into committing terrible acts. Over time, I began to see all religion as a tool for manipulation, and I lost faith in it entirely.
The pastor listened and said something that stayed with me: “It sounds like God is trying to have a relationship with you. You just need to take that leap of faith and lean into Him.” It struck a chord, especially since in my current line of work, we teach students to “keep the faith” in survival situations.
That day, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. At first, I didn’t feel much different, but later that night, I started reading the Bible and doing some research. I came across a passage in Jeremiah that says, “The heart is deceitful above all things.” That hit me hard because I’ve always followed my heart—it’s what helped me through suicidal thoughts, binge drinking, and even this recent breakup. I broke down, trembling as everything started to make sense—the things my ex had said, the signs I’d been ignoring, and the truth I’d been searching for.
Since then, I’ve been diving deeper into Scripture and learning more every day. It feels like I’m in a “season of knowledge,” and I want to grow in my relationship with God. That’s why I’m here—to meet fellow Christians who can help me learn, grow, and understand more about my faith.
I’ve realized that all I need to do is put my trust in God and let Him guide me. I have faith that His plan is for my good and that He’s teaching me how to live a better, more fulfilling life.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I look forward to connecting with you all and walking this path of faith together.
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