Even though it has been less than a year since I took Christ into my life, I feel like I am years ahead of the person I once was. I never knew that God could make such a positive impact on my life, but he did. He did this because of you. You showed me the way into the light by guiding me step by step.

All my life, religion had been on the back burner. Not prevalent in my life at all. I had zero interest in it and honestly didn’t want anything to do with it. It wasn’t because I didn’t believe in God, it was just that I didn’t understand. For 19 years it had been that way. Then, one day, you asked me to attend a campus ministry with you. At first, I was apprehensive, but I did end up going. I more thankful for that night then you will ever know because it started me on the journey with Christ.

I didn’t know what I was doing in the beginning. I didn’t even own a Bible or know what a prayer journal was. I got what I needed, and got started. From there, you gave me a reading plan and showed me how to pray and from that point on, everything blossomed. I was finally seeing why so many people had so much faith in God. He is always there for you, no matter what. He really can be your rock, when everything else seems to be going wrong. You gave me someone to lean on when I needed it the most.

You were also there when I took the jump and fully accepted him into my life. That has been one of the most prominent days of my life thus far. I can honestly remember everything about it. From the weather to where we sat at in the coffee shop to even what we talked about. That day was big, and I would never have reached it without you.

You showed me everything about Christ, and you believed in me on my journey. Never doubting my commitment or love for him. From small group to church, you gave me everything I could ever ask for to follow him devotedly. I prioritize God and make time for him daily. Everything I do falls back on him and his path for me. I don’t know how I went so long without following him. As much as I love God, I love you just as much. I'm thankful our friendship grew out of Christ. You made a big impact in my life, and I can’t wait to follow him again with you in the fall.