CJ Testimony

I grew up in a home where faith was a part of our lives, but it wasn’t truly the foundation. My parents took us to church on Sundays, but as a child, I didn’t really understand the personal nature of a relationship with Jesus Christ, not until I graduated high school. As a husband and father, my Christian testimony is rooted in God’s grace and His transforming work in my life. When I first became a husband, I was focused on providing and doing what I thought was expected of me. But over time, God began to teach me that my role as a husband is not just about fulfilling duties, but about serving my wife in love, as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25). This was a hard lesson, but God showed me that true leadership in the home is through humility, patience, and sacrificial love, not control or self-interest.

As a father, I’ve learned that my kiddos are a gift from God and that my job is to point them toward Christ. I am called to be an example of His love and to guide them with wisdom, discipline, and grace. There are moments when I feel inadequate, but God continually reminds me that He equips those He calls. I have found peace in knowing that while I can’t do it all perfectly, He can. His strength, His patience, and His grace are what sustain me.

In the highs and lows of life, I have learned to lean on God’s Word for guidance and to trust in His promises. When challenges arise—whether in marriage or fatherhood—I remember that God is faithful. I pray for wisdom, I ask for His help, and I rest in His sovereignty. My testimony is not one of perfection, but one of continual growth and trust that Christ is the center of everything I do, and He helped me through those times. Since then, my life hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been filled with purpose and hope. I have faced challenges, but through each one, I have felt the presence of God guiding me, comforting me, and reminding me that He is faithful. I’ve come to understand that true fulfillment doesn’t come from success, relationships, or possessions, but from knowing Jesus and living in His grace.

Today, I’m grateful for the love of God and for the transformation He has brought into my life. I am still a work in progress, but I know that I am loved unconditionally and that nothing can separate me from the love of Christ. I pray that my life would continue to reflect His light and that others would come to know the peace and joy that only He can give. To anyone who is searching, I want to say that Jesus is real, and His love is available to you. No matter what you’ve been through, He offers forgiveness and a fresh start. He is the way, the truth, and the life, and I can testify that following Him is the most fulfilling journey you can ever take.