Josie’s Testimony (aged 12.)

I first met Josie when she was 4 years old, and find it hard to believe that cute, cuddly little girl is now 12, and attending senior school. However, one thing that’s always been evident is this young lady’s love for the Lord. I therefore felt extremely emotional as I watched her being baptised at our church this past Sunday (26 January 2020, and was honoured when she said I could share her testimony as our weekly devotional. So, here is the history of Josie’s relationship with Jesus, in her own words.

I don’t really remember life before having Jesus in my heart.

I always went to church from a baby and felt I always knew Jesus. I remember getting a pink sparkly bible for Christmas one year and was happy.

One day in little Sunday school I wrote on a piece of paper: “I love Jesus and God”. Then I asked Jesus into my heart. I think I was about 5 years old.

Since then I have had times that I am scared, but I know Jesus is with me and then I’m not so scared. I know I am protected.

I still find it hard to tell my friends at school that I am a Christian, but I don’t feel scared to sing Christian songs in public and I have told my head of year at school. That made me happy as she teaches Religious Studies. She is happy that I am getting baptised and has asked to see photos.

I used to get lots of nightmares and see the Devil, but since becoming a Christian, I don’t as much. Even mum says I have less nightmares.

I really enjoy reading my bible. Reading psalms makes me happy, especially when I’m scared. I also like reading Genesis 1.

Sometimes when I’m just sitting down, This Little Light Of Mine or We Are Marching In The Light Of God will pop into my head. I love listening to Christian songs and to Worship Unlimited on a Wednesday. My favourite songs are, This Little Light Of Mine, Yesterday Today Forever and Jesus Loves Me.

I feel safer when I say God loves me.