Susan P

If you were to meet me now or see me across the room, you might think there is a happy Grandma and she certainly can't relate to all the stuff in our world today. But I tell you the truth, I actually can and I stand here today alive and joyful only because I was rescued and saved by Jesus Christ nearly 52 years ago!

At the age of 16, I was angry, disillusioned, lonely and rebellious. In my anger and pride I chose a path of drug abuse and immorality. In a fit of anger against my father, I did a 180* turn around from honor society student and varsity cheerleader, and overnight started down a very dark and dangerous path of drug usage and all that goes with that lifestyle. My first drug of choice was LSD. I became a drug dealer in my large East Coast high school. I was a liar, a cheat, very cynical, a protestor, etc. A girl you would not want to bring home let's say. But all the drugs and all the guys never gave me joy or peace or love.

One weekend in March the year after graduating from high school, a former classmate called and invited me dinner and a movie. A real date without drugs or drinking! He invited me to church the next day, brave soul he was. By the drawing power of the Holy Spirit, I said yes and actually showed up, though very "high". During that one service the Holy Spirit instantly sobered me and spoke through the pastor of the love and mercy Jesus Christ had for me. I knew God was offering me forgiveness and salvation and freedom through His Son Jesus.

All the stories I had heard in my childhood Catholic church, were instantly made real and true as the Living Christ invited me to His cross and family. I walked forward at the end of the sermon and thought of this lasts 10 years it will be a miracle! And yes, it is a miracle! I am a walking miracle of the power and grace of God to save, redeem, restore, heal, set free and keep one very lost, very sad, very dirty teenage girl. This is my story and I'm sticking to it. Jesus saves! Jesus is alive!