Christine Potter

My Story

I grew up in a Lutheran family. My mother forced me to go to church. I remember having a lot of questions about Christianity. My Pastor had difficulty answering any of these questions to my satisfaction. After years of witnessing my family living their hypocritical lives I decided Christianity wasn't for me. I yearned for religion of some sort, one that I thought could provide me with a reason for living. After reading LaVey's Satanic Bible, I believed that I could actually be a great Satanist. For 15 years I worshipped Satan. It's a very selfish religion. The most important rule in Satanism is self-preservation. I did that and much more. I even persecuted Christians. I had no friends.

I finally hit rock bottom. Loneliness had consumed me. I even attempted suicide. Shortly after my final suicide attempt I heard a local church service on the radio. The preacher said, "If you just let Jesus into your heart, you'll never be lonely again." At that moment I fell flat on my face and prayed, begging God to forgive me for all I'd done. I then promised to serve Him any way I could forever. Then I thanked Jesus for saving my life.

Now my life has true meaning. Everyday I aspire to live in a way that Jesus would approve of. I just want to please Him. I have served others before myself without seeking acknowledgement or reciprocation. I will go wherever God leads me, no questions asked. I know that He has a plan for us all. Ephesians 2:10 "God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that He has prepared for us to do."

That's my story. What's yours?