Andy's Testimony

Before I Became a Christian
I remembered when I was in Secondary School, life was terrible - I felt very lost. My parents were constantly quarrelling; there wasn't any love within the house. School life wasn't any better as I came from a so called gangster school. I tried very hard to maintain my own principles of being a good individual, but more than often I gave in to my so called friends, and committed sins. I'm glad that those sins weren't very serious, but sins are sins after all.

After entering the Polytechnic, I started to feel relief as I've finally shaken off those untrue friends and company - I was ready to start afresh as. I was very happy with my life in school, but family issues were still present, and were in increasing numbers. I really wished I could get help from somewhere to improve the situation at home - but my search led to no avail.

My family worshipped many idols in the past, but none of them seemed to have worked any miracles in our household. On one occasion, I told a close friend of mine, that if God really existed, I'd like to see Him appear before me. If that ever happens, I'll be more than happy to bow down, believing and worshipping him. Then I'll seek Him to save my family, restoring peace within the family - all I ever wanted was a loving family. But that had never happened till then.

Why and How I Became a Christian
Two months ago, my eldest brother Eddy went to church on one occasion - the reason was unknown to me. Subsequently, he went on to receive Christ into his life, and he started his evangelism at home. He claimed that his life became more meaningful and purposeful, but I somehow refused to believe in his words for I've lost faith in the whole God issue since I was in Secondary School. What really bothered me was the issue of tithing, my brother wasn't working - but he was ready to sacrifice his money every month to a God he claims is true. I was rather furious, and began to rebut against everything my brother spoke about Christianity during future sharing of the gospel.

But one night was all it took, for God to appear before me. It was a Wednesday, on the 12th of July; I had CCA so I returned home late. When I got home, my mom told me that people from my brother's church had made a visit to clear away the false idols and bless the house. My mind was like, "Are my parents converting for real?" I went straight into my room, with very unsettled mind.

My mom then asked me out to the living room once more, and she asked me to take a look at a night lamp we have at one corner of the wall. I was disinterested, but nevertheless I went out to take a look - I thought the bulb blew or something.

The next thing I knew, I was standing in front of the night lamp, looking at the t-shaped light source. I couldn't believe my eyes; I had an indescribable feeling inside as I recalled what I had shared with my friend about God's existence. I felt something strong entering my heart, and I was full of joy. My mind went like, "Wow! God really exists!"

So on the very same week's Saturday, 17th of July, I received Christ in Westside Anglican Church.

What I Have Experienced as a Christian
My first weekend in church was fun, I got to meet loads of new people and they were all very kind. My faith in God began to grow as that was the environment I had dreamt to be in, people with good character everywhere. I could feel God's love through the words and actions of my brothers and sisters in church.

Gradually, I learnt more and more about God with the help of my cell group and pastors. I started to mould myself to become a better person; I started to entrust my life with God, so that I could enter His divine plans. It paid off as I began to see positive changes in my lifestyle and more importantly my character and attitude towards other people.

Finally, I've also started to experience the very one thing that I've wanted all my life - family warmth. Through Christ, my relationship with my eldest brother and mom became better and better as it was the first time we seriously came together for the same purpose - God. I believe God will continue to work in my household, walking in our daily lives.