First and foremost, I have nothing against homosexuals, gays, lesbians or any gender preferences. I have gay friends as well as gay cousins. I enjoyed going out with them and felt loved by them.
But I have one story of a man whose transformation amazed me and my churchmates.
We had this activity the so called "Encounter"
None of us had any idea what it would be like. We were intimidated by the introductions of people who keeps on saying "it changed my life"
Out of the thirst to get my fire back towards God, I joined.
I could not spill all the details but this is one thing I could assure you, it was the best dates of my life. The three days I spent for God alone.
Now, one of the participants of the said enounter was a young lad named Chris. My first impression never did last. The very first time I saw him was a whirlwind confusion.
I remembered him as the gay member of the church who garnered numerous invites and was usually called in the altar to usher his invites. I said to myself, "why?, why did the church allowed a thing like this, how can they tolerate something like this". I allowed the judging ena to rule that night.
Now, he was one of the participants of the encounter. Let us see if he is worth my trust. I allowed conversations with him, just like any other child, he seems to be in awe of my odd look and wanted to know me more. So I took the chance to evaluate him. He was as gentle as a pillow. I smiled always whenever we talk.
Inside the halls of the church, I cried with him, I talked to God with him together with the other participants.
One day, we were challenged on how much we love God to surrender the sins that we kept. In the whole duration of the deliverance, after my sins, I was so concerned about Chris, yet, I closed my eyes and give it all to God. I surrendered everything. I didn't know what happened to Chris after.
At the end of the "encounter" we were asked to give a small testimony. We all give our pieces of speeches. Some were funny, some were heartaching, some with great passion and some were cute. Chris' was different, he stood infront of everybody, cried, and hugged our pastor. I knew right then and there, he was changed.
For about four days of communicating through text messages and calls, we met again, he decided to cut his long hair and change the way he wear clothes. We all clapped our hands for God has made him a new man.
I know, this won't be easy for Chris. There will be a lot of doubts and struggles that will come his way. But I will be here. I will always be praying for him. I love you…
I encourage everyone to pray for a man named Chris.
But I have one story of a man whose transformation amazed me and my churchmates.
We had this activity the so called "Encounter"
None of us had any idea what it would be like. We were intimidated by the introductions of people who keeps on saying "it changed my life"
Out of the thirst to get my fire back towards God, I joined.
I could not spill all the details but this is one thing I could assure you, it was the best dates of my life. The three days I spent for God alone.
Now, one of the participants of the said enounter was a young lad named Chris. My first impression never did last. The very first time I saw him was a whirlwind confusion.
I remembered him as the gay member of the church who garnered numerous invites and was usually called in the altar to usher his invites. I said to myself, "why?, why did the church allowed a thing like this, how can they tolerate something like this". I allowed the judging ena to rule that night.
Now, he was one of the participants of the encounter. Let us see if he is worth my trust. I allowed conversations with him, just like any other child, he seems to be in awe of my odd look and wanted to know me more. So I took the chance to evaluate him. He was as gentle as a pillow. I smiled always whenever we talk.
Inside the halls of the church, I cried with him, I talked to God with him together with the other participants.
One day, we were challenged on how much we love God to surrender the sins that we kept. In the whole duration of the deliverance, after my sins, I was so concerned about Chris, yet, I closed my eyes and give it all to God. I surrendered everything. I didn't know what happened to Chris after.
At the end of the "encounter" we were asked to give a small testimony. We all give our pieces of speeches. Some were funny, some were heartaching, some with great passion and some were cute. Chris' was different, he stood infront of everybody, cried, and hugged our pastor. I knew right then and there, he was changed.
For about four days of communicating through text messages and calls, we met again, he decided to cut his long hair and change the way he wear clothes. We all clapped our hands for God has made him a new man.
I know, this won't be easy for Chris. There will be a lot of doubts and struggles that will come his way. But I will be here. I will always be praying for him. I love you…
I encourage everyone to pray for a man named Chris.
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