I used to be afraid of being born again as I was told that people who praised and worshiped God were losers. I had so many wrong beliefs about God and being a Christian.

However, going to church for the first time opened my eyes to God’s majestic, wonderful love. I remember feeling a lump in my throat as my heart melted in His presence. Tears ran down my face as I raised my hands in worship toward Him.

After receiving Christ in 2004, I experienced such joy in my spirit. All the pain and burdens from my past left. I started enjoying a close, intimate relationship with the Lord even as I worked, slept, and ate. I would even buy my friends coffee just so I could talk to them about my wonderful Savior!

But over time, I became weighed down by self-condemnation due to some mistakes I had made. My passion for the Lord waned and I believed I would never measure up as a Christian once again. In the end, I felt so wretched and too ashamed to go back to church.

Then, about five years later, I came across Pastor Prince’s Facebook page and learned that I was righteous because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Because He was punished in my place, God had forgiven all my past, present, and future sins.

These revelations opened my eyes to truths in God’s Word—I am a child of God and my righteousness is Jesus Himself! God also loves me unconditionally; He keeps on loving me despite my imperfections!

Knowing these truths set me free from self-condemnation. I realized that all these years, I had been completely forgiven and unconditionally loved by my heavenly Father. I also learned that I am God’s beloved and He loves me perfectly. These truths were important to me as I never experienced the love of my earthly father.

Since then, I have been living every day knowing that I am loved and forgiven. I am confident that nothing can ever separate me from God’s love (Romans 8:38–39). God’s grace has also empowered me to live free from condemnation. Even if I stumble, I believe the Holy Spirit will help me get back on my feet again.

I have been listening to Pastor Prince’s sermons over the last three years. I would hear them for sixteen hours a day—while working, taking a shower, travelling, and before going to bed. I would even ask God to help me stay awake before bedtime so I could listen to one more sermon.

Gradually, I began to understand the Bible better and developed a great love for the Word. Each day begins with a fresh excitement about getting to know more about Jesus, who I am in Christ, and the purpose He has for me in my life. What an amazing life I live every day! My soul has found rest in the One who truly and immensely loves me.

Today, I am a missionary youth pastor preaching the grace of God in Norway. I am also teaching in two churches. Praise the Lord!