Stories of Change | Praying a Prayer

Grant (USA)

Meet Grant

Grant shares that he was anxious about hell growing up and repeatedly prayed a prayer for salvation. Grant was raised in a Christian home but didn’t begin a personal relationship with God until someone challenged him if he was a true Christian or not. Since then, Grant has given control of his life to God, and God is leading him, teaching him and has tested him in the genuineness of his faith. Grant hopes to go to Bible college and become a youth pastor. He wants to use his life to serve God.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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March 4, 2019 0

Brielle (USA)

Meet Brielle

Brielle shares how she had anxiety about dying as a young kid and prayed a prayer to be saved. She realized in her teens that she had not properly trusted in Jesus. She accepted Him as her Lord and Savior. Brielle describes how she has at times sought approval from others, and what it’s like to be at high school as a Christian. Brielle shares how God has given her the strength to fight peer pressure. She has a vision for her future that involves helping others with their problems.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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February 21, 2019 0

Katie (USA)

Meet Katie

Katie knew about Jesus, and asked Him into her heart without knowing what that really meant. When she got older, Katie learned about the gospel and that she could know Jesus personally. Katie placed her faith in Jesus as her Lord and Savior and describes what it’s like to have a relationship with Him. Katie got a diagnosis of breast cancer, but she didn’t struggle and is thankful for what God has chosen for her life. God has given her a way of seeing true purpose in her illness. She used her cancer as a way to reach out to family and friends and show them how God has matured her and has cared for her throughout her treatment. Katie trusts in God and she has a relaxed attitude because she knows for sure that one day she will be with Jesus in heaven.

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This story was produced by Soteria Church, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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January 17, 2019 0

Cynthia (USA)

Meet Cynthia

Cynthia describes how she was brought up in a home that stressed performance and doing things right. She carried that over into her relationship with God, and relied on being a good person to make her right with God. However, Cynthia felt an emptiness inside she couldn’t explain. She shared with her pastor-husband her concerns that she wasn’t really saved. She tried praying to receive Christ but stumbled because of thinking she had to say certain things and say them right. After counsel and prayer, she finally let go and found it was easy to surrender her heart to Christ. In that moment she knew Jesus died for her sins. Cynthia offers advice for anyone who is unsure whether they are truly saved.

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This story was produced by First Family, Ankeny, Iowa, USA.

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January 15, 2019 0

Dean (USA)

Meet Dean

Dean talks about how he prayed a prayer for his salvation as a young guy but he didn’t really repent and trust in Christ at that point. Dean shares how God worked on his heart, convicting him of the fact that it wasn’t real salvation. He resisted for quite a long time because of pride until he finally shared with his wife that his salvation wasn’t real. He describes receiving Christ and how his walk with God was going well. However, Dean’s marriage went through a difficult period and he had an affair. He went through disciplinary proceedings with his Church and shares how God continued to relentlessly pursue him with His love and called him to repent. Through the work of God’s spirit, Dean repented and reunited with his wife. Dean talks about how God is patient and continues to work on Dean’s pride.

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Dean’s story was produced by Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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November 20, 2018 0