Recent Convert Says Self-Esteem Has Never Been Higher--Thankful God Saw In Him Something Worth Saving.

Clearwater, FL

Calvin Meek, a recent convert at the local body of "Seekers Church", gave testimony recently just before his baptism. In it he explained some of the recent changes in his life since being saved. In this touching testimony where many were moved to tears, Calvin said, "In the short time since being saved I have wondered many times, 'Why me?', but I think I just recently figured out why. I feel really good about it, and about myself now too. I used to be a very depressed person. Thinking about this I was feeling that depression come up in me again. With the help and guidance of some friends in this church, and elsewhere, I think I have realized the answer to that question, 'Why me?'."

Going on, Calvin said, "God saved me because He saw something really good in me worth saving. He saw something good in all of us worth saving. That's why we are here. We are worthy, we were worthy. Knowing this now, it really gives me the strength to press on. I'm so thankful God saw this in me, even when I didn't see it in myself. It's the me I couldn't see, but God could see. He saved me because of it, and I didn't even realize just how worthy I was, but I'm still learning. I know He loves me just the way I am and I feel good about myself in a way I never have before. I face each day knowing how valuable I am to God, now. Really, I can't stress this enough--my self-esteem has never been better, which is the most amazing change since being saved. I am very thankful that I'm not like other people who God can't save. It's still a little sad to think about, but it's just the way it is you know? God can't save everyone. Some are just too far gone. I'm thankful though I was still within reach. He knew how valuable I was, and He is showing me the way. You know... I'm worthy. I'm really worth saving! That's why I'm here today. Man, I'm so thankful!"

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