A couple of people have asked to read my testimony so here it is...
I guess my testimony goes back to February 9,1991, that is the night Julie, Amanda, Natalie, and others received the holy Ghost at Uncle Earl and Aunt Betty's. I remember they were all in the living room praying and we, us "little kids," were in the bedroom playing. I remember going in the living room once or twice and watching everything going on, I guess I was to young to understand everything, but I remember having a small feeling inside of wanting what they were getting and everyone being so happy. I also remember going into the bedroom and crying. I told the others it was because I couldn't go outside (it was really hot in the house so the kids were going outside, but my parents wouldn't let me), but really inside I was wanting what the older girls were getting. I thought I was too little to receive the holy Ghost (silly me!). Some time after that night I remember telling my mom that I wanted the holy Ghost before I was 10.
Now to Thanksgiving 1994...
We were all in Kentucky and we had gotten together to have a big Thanksgiving meal with everyone. All of us kids were in the back room where we ate and played so we didn't disturb the adults. The year before we were able to stay in the back room even while the meeting was going on, but for some reason this year all the parents made their kids come to the front room where everyone had started singing. We were sitting there singing songs and people started going up for prayer. All of us kids used to "line up" to get prayed for and I remember standing there watching someone getting the holy Ghost and I was on the verge of tears and I didn't understand why. I remember while was "paitiently" waiting for "my turn" Bekah came up beside me and kinda nudged me like she was going to go ahead of me (and I would have let her go - even though I felt like I was going to burst!) Also during that time I remember looking behind me and Wendy was crying and hugging someone. I didn't know how much longer I could wait. I don't really remember going up for prayer I just remember people praying for me (especially Aunt Kathy). I also remember being very willing to do whatever I was told to do - it was irrelevant to me what I looked like or what other people thought. I don't know how long people prayed for me, but I know other people got the holy Ghost during that time -- my friends -- it made me want the holy Ghost even more. Finally! I got it!! I was so happy! I remember after that going around and praying for others who were seeking the holy Ghost. I remember seeing Josh receive the holy Ghost while sitting on Pastor John's lap and I remember praying with Anna T. It was a wonderful night! I remember staying with Ashley that night and I would wake up and in the middle of the night, speak in tongues (confirming that I had the holy Ghost) and going back to sleep.
It's been 13 years - wow! It doesn't seem like that long really. Having the holy Ghost really helped me through high school and especially college when there are a lot of pressures to do wrong.
