I have been a Christian for many years. While I was still in pre-elementary school, my mother became a Christian, and I went along with her to church very often. Though I liked to sing but was reluctant to pray, I followed Him all the way.

 

Once when I was in the fifth grade of primary school, my teacher asked the class who believed in Jesus. I stood up and admitted my faith publicly, though I was not clear about what a Christian meant. After entering secondary school, I was confronted with another challenge - a teacher and several classmates were trying to persuade me to be a league member, because I was a good student in their eyes. At the end of the first semester, they had a conversation with me in an office. I can hardly remember what they said except one sentence, that was, "We can't have a good time during this Spring Festival, if you keep resisting joining the League." They said it with laughter, but I knew they were kind-hearted. What I said to them still is impressive to my mind now. I told them one can only have one belief. From then till now, I have had no interest in being a league member or a party member. I am a Christian, and what I believe in is the best.

 

I thought I was good and I could very easily achieve the goal my mother set for me, such as to be friendly, honest, and to go to church regularly. But, when I boasted, then my failure followed. When I began my college life in Hangzhou far away from my parents I didn't go to church for a term. However, God didn't forsake me and He offered an opportunity to realize the pride in my heart. I was asked to buy some communion cups for my hometown church, and I had to go to church to get them. I went to church on Sabbath. I didn't get any cups on that day though because it was Sabbath, but I was totally touched by the hymns filling the sanctuary. I found I had been a prodigal for a long time, and I needed a home badly.  I prayed to God and asked Him for forgiveness. Finally, I returned home.

 

I was baptized on August 4, 2001. Now I am 7 years old. During the past 7 years, I have learned more and more about what I am. I am weak and sinful and can do nothing without my Lord. Looking back on the way Jesus walked along with me, I am so thankful that God chose me when I was a child. I am so blessed every day I live. I'd like to share with you God's blessings toward me next time.

 

Today, for me, to be a Christian is to surrender myself to Jesus, humbly walk with Him, turn to Him whether in a high time or a lowly time, and to be a channel flowing with God's love to people.

 

Dear my Lord, thank you for choosing me from among the multitudes. I am just a tiny one, but you never ignore me. Thank you for filling my heart with your love. I ask you to cement me in faith so that I can follow you faithfully. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.