For those who care to know, I have grown up in the same small town since I was two. This little town is called Millen, Georgia. However, it wasn't until four years ago that I actually became involved in the community. I lived about twenty minutes out of town so it was not always easy to be around everyone. Fortunately, God blessed me with amazing people right when I needed them.

Starting high school, things were tough for me. I grew up in a Christian school, but I was still struggling with my faith and telling myself that I was a Christian. I started attending a youth group at West Millen Baptist Church when I was about 14. I was shy so it was hard for me to talk to anyone, which made it difficult for me to stick around like I needed to. I felt like I didn't need to be there. Everyone went to school together and had known each other for years, where did I fit in with this? I was just some random girl that showed up with her brother. I stopped going for awhile and then came tenth grade. I went back and everyone was talking about something called "Judgment Day". I had never heard of it, but apparently it was something that the church had done for years. It's different people from churches around Millen and some from Statesboro got together to put together this play.

Every year it's different, but it all leads up to Judgment day with Christ and how we either go to Heaven or Hell. I wanted to be apart of it that year, but again, I was shy and didn't feel like it was right for me. However, my brother was acting in it, so my parents and I went and saw it. That year was about different people how different people live their lives in their home and how Jesus is always watching them. So even if you are a good person when you're out in public, what you do in private is just as important. What's in your heart is the biggest thing. It ended with Christ's crucifixion and those who had Him in their hearts going to Heaven. They do this play every single year during the week of Halloween. That year, I broke down. I realized what my life consisted of and I was tired of playing Christian. I knew I was a liar. I knew at that moment that I wanted to be apart of this amazing experience the next year, and God let me do just that. I wanted to just be an angel in the Heaven scene that year, due to being shy and It being my first year, but God had other plans.

A main character wasn't showing up for practice, so they stuck me as her and there I was acting in most of the scenes. Through this opportunity, I created so many friendships and developed a heart for Christ. I'm not able to act in it every year, but I do help out when I can and it's always the best thing when I do. No matter what I have going on that week, it makes it better. This year I was so stressed from college and I was asked to turn the music on during the first scene. I didn't get home until around 11 each night, but I still got up every morning with a huge smile on my face. Judgment Day reminds me that God should be my first priority and I should be living for Him.

You see, the world needs God. He created it, He sent His son to save us, and our world can't work without Him no matter what people may think. I tried living without God. I tried controlling my life and not care what any of my Christian peers had to say about it. It didn't work. My life spiraled out of control and I went into complete depression. I struggled with Christ and I still do, but my heart is His. Giving my life to Him was the best decision I've ever made. I am happy, and I don't feel the need to be with someone to be happy. I lost a lot of friends, but I have the best friend anyone could have- Christ! Being a Christian isn't easy, and it's getting harder everyday, but I promise it's the most rewarding thing ever.

So, if you ever have questions about Judgment Day or becoming a Christian, or just need someone to talk to, please feel free to email me at kassyclarkodyssey@gmail.com! My life wouldn't exist without Christ, and I want to share His love with all of you!