Where my faith has come.
In 1986 at 2 weeks old, I began my life in a Baptist church.
In 1998 at 12 years old I began to understand the word of the lord through Sunday school and family discussion. It was here the foundation of my faith was laid.
In 2002 at 16 years old, I resented God for what he had done to my mum. With no walking capacity and a diagnosis of MS, I made it God’s fault.
In 2008 at age 22 I walked my own path, thinking I knew better. I moved to Australia and lived a difficult life of deceit and betrayal. Being told I was never good enough, by someone who was supposed to love me and encourage me.
In 2016 at age 30, My whole world
crumbled and my marriage came to an end. I let go of all my possessions in seek of finding happiness. I gave everything I had to the Lord in thought and prayer. I walked back into a church realising I had lost years of my life and I couldn’t walk this earth alone anymore. I prayed for better days to come.
At that time, I asked. Why me Lord. Why me. What have I done to deserve years of hurt and neglect.
After a few months of contemplation, I realised, I had it wrong. I did have the good lord by my side. Carrying me through my darkest of days and providing my strength.
In 2018 at age 32, God finally called me to come back home to the UK. Knowing that I would be returning with the same
suitcase I had left with nothing more amd nothing less.
Today, aged 38, I stand before you all knowing throughout all my troubles and hardship, I have never been alone. There has always been God by my side.
He held my hand when no one was there.
He felt my tears when I was in dispair
If only I accepted his love and loved in return.
I am here today to continually build my faith and know that in times of difficulty. It has always been God by my side.
My faith today is stronger then I have ever experienced. Dating Sarah, Sarah challenges me with my faith in the best way possible. But it was only I that could have made this decision, to accept God.
I have my own relationship with the Lord.
Through prayer and worship the reality of his word and power, humbles me to love more, as It’s always been you lord, it’s always been you.
Joel Luke - Life with Faith 