Joseph Tong

I was born in a Christian family. Even though my family goes to church, read the Bible, do Bible studies, and do what Christians would do, I didn’t know Jesus well. My life lacked meaning. I would feel good after I do something I planned to do, then when I don’t have a plan I felt bored. I would think that one day I might run out of plans. At that time satisfying this inner need was impossible. I kept on making plans for my life. My life lacked peace too. It seemed that there was always someone or something trying to attack me. There was a time when I had trouble listening to my parents. I tried to get satisfaction for my inner needs but nothing could cover up these fears. This happened to me when I was very young.

I started to read the Bible by myself a long time ago. When reading the Bible I would look at Jesus’ teaching. Everything in the Bible that is about Jesus’ teaching seemed right. After I read the book of Matthew I believed in Jesus. In a Bible study that took place at home a long time ago I prayed to God and I accepted Jesus as my Lord and personal Savior.

God was with me after my acceptance. Once I lost an important notebook. I searched for it a long time. I prayed to God for help. After a few days it appeared on my desk. Now, when I need help, I often pray to God. When God is with me I have peace. My fears disappear. Before I would rely on myself, now I rely on God.

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