Chantelle Wright's
Testimony

When I was six years old, I asked Jesus into my heart and my grandfather, a military chaplain, baptized me in my best friend’s swimming pool. I’ll never forget that event because my older sister received baptism at the same time and that day was the last time I remember seeing my grandfather; he died soon thereafter.

Growing up, I always attended church, went to Sunday school, and had a daily prayer and Bible time. However, I have an extraordinarily analytical mind and usually research my queries on my own instead of relying on others to supply my beliefs. So, during my late teen years, I had a time of questioning everything I had previously been taught about religion, church, and God. Why must all of Sunday be used in church activities? Why take the time to study the Bible every day? If God is up there and I am down here, then why must I rely on Him to guide me? If I cannot see Him, how do I know He is actually there? My parents attempted to guide me in my quest, but I had to analyze, test, and research on my own, otherwise it would have been my parents’ religion imposed on me rather than a personal choice and relationship. During that time, I had no outward signs of rebellion, just an inquisitive mind, and a questioning heart.

Now I am twenty-two, past the age of accountability. I finally came to the conclusion that God has the plan and if I want to know the plan, I must read the Bible, pray, and listen. It’s good to know that God is much bigger than all of my questions, and I have researched, queried, prayed, and finally have realized that God is God. Jesus Christ is His Son. And the Holy Spirit is alive today, helping us to honor God in our lives. Also, I have more peace with God in my life, than without God. Through my questioning, I found my own faith and began an adult-sized, personal relationship with the God of the universe.