Before I came to faith in Christ, I was hopeless and without joy. I knew I did things that were wrong, but I was unable to see how I could change my life for the better. Then I met some people at my high school who seemed to have something special: their lives were different and meaningful. As I watched them, I realised that they weren’t just happy, they were joyful. That was strange to me yet also very appealing. I asked them many questions and appreciated their kind responses.

  

When people ask me how I became a Christian, I always point to the significant impact of those joyful Christians who demonstrated purposeful living in God’s presence. No matter what difficulties they faced in life, they truly praised God. They even thought it was important to share this response with me, letting me know that the path of true life and everlasting joy can be found only in Jesus. I give thanks for their joyfulness that showed me the way to new life in Christ.

Prayer: Dear Lord, you alone are our greatest joy. Thank you for giving us new life in Jesus Christ. Amen