Being trapped in sin is like living without being alive. Some are ignorant to their spiritual death. Others are apathetic. Many feel hopeless. This was the way I felt, hopelessly trapped in sin.

I learned about God at a young age. A Christian home, church, and education taught me about who God is. When I understood that my sin separated me from God, I asked for his forgiveness and salvation. After speaking with my pastor, I was baptized by my father in obedience and faith at the age of nine. I knew about God and his love for me, but I didn’t come to know him as a friend until later.

From the time I was baptized, I learned what it meant to be a Christ-follower. I learned that following Jesus Christ meant turning away from my sin. But addictive, habitual sin had taken hold of my life, specifically the sins of lust and pornography. For a time, I thought forgiveness was enough. But I wanted to be free, and yet I didn’t know how. My struggle against this sin continued for years. It made me feel worthless and dirty. I wanted to do the right thing, but found myself trapped.

As I studied and read my Bible, I learned from Peter that as we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. So I began asking God to take away my sinful desires and to replace them with his pure desires.

Finally, after years of sinful living, God set me free after I confessed my sin to my fiancée, Adrian (who is now my wife). He brought cleansing and healing to my mind, my thoughts, my desires, and my habits.

Now I am free to love with a pure heart. I have seen God work in my life, accomplishing what seemed impossible. And I know he can bring freedom and life to all people. I want to be a part of bringing the Way, Truth, and Life to others. My interest and desire for ministry has increased steadily since I was sixteen years old. Now I am ready to answer, as Isaiah did, “I’m here Lord. Send me.”

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