Hi!  First and foremost, I am a Christian. I love the Lord with all my heart. I was saved Mother's Day 1995. After a while I strayed away from God. But isn't it great that God never gives up on you?!  He was right there ready to accept me back and kept me safe until that time. He has been so good to me and my family. I want to serve him whole-heartily. When I first got saved, I didn't fully surrender my whole life to him. Sure I went to church every time I could but as far as working for the Lord, I didn't. Recently I have been studying on the surrendered life and put it into practice. I finally pushed through my fears and began getting out of my comfort zone. When I did this I felt overwhelming joy and began feeling more comfortable doing things. I know that God works everything to his good and I have to trust him. I had to learn to look past what people may think of me and do whatever it is I was doing with all my heart and best to my ability. I know that is all God requires of us is our best. When you stand there with your whole heart and you are serving the Lord the best you can, you are opening up and allowing the Lord to work through you. Then you will be able to accept all the peace, comfort, love, joy, etc... that God has to offer. I could go on and on but my main point is, give God all of yourself and allow him to work in you. You will never regret it. Life still won't be a bed of roses but he will be there in all the hard times and see you through. The biggest blessings I have received have been going through tough times and seeing his miraculous hand at work. Keep pressing on!