I gave my life to Jesus at 16 and was taught I had to do good to make God love me. I only heard about the Ten Commandments, and all this made me run from God. I knew I could never meet the standards of the law. I was confused about God—He loved me yet had these standards. I was taught and believed I had to earn His love.

Last year, I came across Pastor Prince’s sermons on television. It was my first time hearing about grace and knowing I was forgiven. It was also the first time I had a revelation of God’s love. I read Pastor Prince’s books and started believing right. Then I went back to reading the Bible and fell in love with the Lord.

I don’t know exactly when it happened, but I noticed I no longer felt depressed or rejected or had suicidal thoughts. I felt alive! I have confidence now and am able to love myself. I used to yell at my mother, but now I respond better, and our relationship has been restored.

Knowing God loves me changed my story. I am grateful to Jesus.