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At my baptism, I shared the story of how I first came to know Jesus and how He used my burdens to grow my faith in Him. I grew up going to church, but with my autism, it was hard for me to sit still and focus in Sunday School or church. I wasn't interested in gaining the knowledge of God or wisdom from Him until middle school, when I recognized my need for Jesus, and that I was a sinner who needed to be saved. Nothing I could do would ever be enough to get me into heaven. I then decided to believe that God really did send his son to pay the price for me - even though I did not deserve it - because He loved and cared for me so much. It is the best gift any of us could ever receive. 


After high school, as I transitioned from school to work, I became more aware of the causes of my heavy emotions and anxious thoughts. I really feel that God used this awareness to show me my need for dependence on Him to get through each day and to trust that my future is secure. Proverbs 3:5-6 has really been an encouragement to me over the years.

The Message states, "Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track." These verses remind me that I can give God full control of my life and trust that He's going to keep me on track. I'm grateful and filled with joy and peace that I get to share my faith with you. I may not know all the plans God has for my future, but I do know that He is always with me, guiding me each step of the way. With His Mighty strength, He can help me overcome any obstacles I face, and He can do that for you too!

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