God made me what I am today.

by Sian

I was brought up in a 'Christian Family,' being told and brought up with the Bible. I went to Church every Sunday with my sister and parents attending the Sunday School and other Church activities.

At the age of 8 I was told that when I was born, it wasn't just me! There was two of us. I was a twin. Michelle and Myself were together for 10 weeks.

she was labelled a ‘Cot Death Baby’.

She died 10 weeks after birth and she was labelled a 'Cot Death Baby.' I never really let it affect me that much. It was something that happened and I guess I didn't really understand when my parents told me.

At the age of 13 I finally decided to take part in a youth Choreography Weekend with Youth With A Mission. Each weekend I went away and participated in learning dances, discovering how to share our faith and more about the putting the Bible, into practice!

I finally realised that I had been following along with my parent's faith

It was in May of that year that I finally realised that I had been following along with my parent's faith. Going along with what they believed, not being very sure on my own beliefs.

So it was time that I had to make a decision. I had to make my own commitment to Christ and choose his way, rather than my own.

I needed to discover God more for myself and really be more independent. So when the speaker on that Saturday night was talking about "How committed we were to God." I really felt touched by God, as if God was really speaking to me through the speaker.

My life really changed that night. And I started to notice how much more I needed God in my life and asked him to help me when I struggled with things.

It was that night that I committed my life to God and asked the Lord into my life

It was that night that I committed my life to God and asked the Lord into my life.

I felt a change within myself, as I felt God's power move through me. I have never felt so good up until then! I knew this was a big stand, although I knew it was something I had to do. Not only for myself, but for God!

The next few months were amazing. I was really searching and finding out more about God and his love.

Since then as I have grown more in relationship with the Lord, I have depended less on my parents and more on God. In everything I do. It hasn't been easy, but with God with me I know that I'm never alone.

Next week: Hear how Sian coped when the going got tough!