A Thirteen Year Olds Perspective of God

by timCap
categories: ChildrenChildren   JoyJoy   LoveLove   TestimoniesTestimonies  

On the last night, the school Chaplin, Dr. King, came and spoke to us. It was the same stuff. Jesus loves you. He died on the cross. It was the same drill. But then something happened. I don’t know what; but something, somewhere in what he was saying, clicked. He asked those who wanted Jesus to put up their hand [everyone’s eyes were closed]. Immediately my hand was in the air, confident that nobody would find out. Then he asked for those people who put their hands up to go forward for prayer. I was terrified. But then I saw a stirring in the crowd. This wasn’t like my old school. I wasn’t one of 10 in a class of 40. I went forward.

He started praying. I was SO wanting God. I asked him to come into me, knowing and understanding that he would; to be my friend, my adviser, my go-to guy, my mate. I prayed my guts out. Then there He was. It was amazing. The nothingness, then the feeling of absolute joy. ABSOLUTE joy. It was at that moment I knew that this was the joy I wanted to be feeling, not the joy of playing the Playstation or going over to mates places. Not the joy on Christmas day opening the presents, but the joy of Jesus Christ. I realized that I needed to ask for forgiveness. I prayed so HARD for it. And it came. I became overwhelmed by the Holy Spirit and started bawling my eyes out. It was as if all the badness, the swearing, the bad thoughts were just rushing out of me. It was the best feeling of my life, weeping for joy, because I was saved. The feeling I felt was AWESOME. Dude, you don’t understand unless you’ve felt it.

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Emily

on 04/30/08

Tim. Man. You are an inspiration. You know that right? Dude…you just keep sharing your story. It affects people whether you know it or not. God is crazy amazing! He can do the most psycho awesome things ever!! Haha. I’m so glad God’s becoming a part of so many people’s lives…DUDE…it totally rocks!!!

Bekky

on 05/19/08

You Legend.
Seriously….
keep on strengthening your relationship with God.
And keep writing down about it.
because i love reading about how well people have been impacted by our amazing king.
<3

Linda Lawrence

on 11/01/08

I know that joy you are talking about.  It makes you want to sing and dance - shout from the rooftop. I’m 50 years older than you, and still want to shout to the world about the awesomeness of God.  Finding this website gives us the opportunity to do just that.  Yes! God is awesome!  Thank you for telling your story.

Amelia

on 04/20/09

Hey Tim!
  I’m stoked to have read your testimony and see your passion for God…it is really encouraging! I just started as a school chaplain in Wollongong and there are days I feel like nothing is happening in the kids lives that I’m trying to reach but reading your story has helped me to push forward and to keep proclaiming the truth about Jesus! Thank you so much for writing this. It will inspire many!!
  I read that you go to Youth Street…do you go to the one in Newcastle? I use to be staff there for a year and a half and then moved to Wollongong to be a chaplain and scripture teacher.
  How can I be praying for you now? Thanks again, I believe God is going to use you HEAPS!!

mylene

on 05/11/10

i myself can attest to the amazing love God has for us. there are times when i can’t help it but just cry my eyes out and shout praises to his name. my friends tell me i have a fairly good voice so they have always encouraged me to join the music team of our church. but then i can’t because halfway through every song i’m singing for God, i start crying and nothing comes out from my mouth but sobs.

i love him so much! he’s more than what my heart can contain!

Xian

on 08/20/10

Wow !!! this story is very inspiring to me i may only be only 11 but this story of yours sir Tim is no doubt   totally AWESOME!!  i am that if others read this story i am sure they will be just like you (thank you so much lord that you have given a wonderful human being like sir Tim) i hope you could write more stories sir Tim i will be waiting for them :)) - Xianb

Alvin

on 10/22/10

Amen Brother Tim! God bless you abundantly. Never forget to miss your Bible and Prayer for they are the two rocks that will take you closer to God

Reyna

on 07/27/11

Tim this is very inspiring and I am extremely proud of you :) there aren’t many people who feel the feeling you felt :D actually probably many friends and people in your church haven’t ever felt anything like that and don’t ever be discouraged by being 13!!! Help people now if you feel that’s what you’re led to do :) by the grace of God he can change peoples lives through US! How inspiring is that?! :) I am so incredibly happy that you have felt the calling of being involved in ministry :) and you know that might change, you may not always have that calling, but for the time being you need to aspire being a good and faithful servant to you’re glorious Lord Jesus Christ! This is where God has you right now :) continue to pray every night and I challenge you to read any part of the bible you feel like you need to read at least 3 times a week. The more you know about our Father the better :) I wish you the best :D

Maya

on 12/28/11

Tim, it was an amazing story! I recently fell back in love with Jesus after a heartbreak. I know the feelings you’re trying to describe. My Youth Pastor tells us that it’s indescribable and that others have to experience themselves know what the wonderful feeling is. Keep pressing on for the Lord!! God bless. ;)

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