HOW I MET JESUS IN COLLEGE
Hi! I’m Mikhaela Kaneza Ansama, Mikay for short. This is my story.
I was a religious Muslim. I followed the rules because I used to believe that when I do the things a Muslim should, you will be saved even how sinful you are. Plus, you will receive a reward from Allah. That is why I was unafraid to indulge in many sinful things. What is the one thing that I haven’t done so far? “You shall not kill.”
Then, someone came into my life.
I thought he could give me the love I’ve been looking for. I thought he would take care of my heart. I thought he’s the one. So, I gave him my heart. Many times he cheated on me. And every time he did it, I forgave him because of the promise that he will change his ways. Because of that promise, I forgave him every time. I was being two-timed during our relationship. I just considered the fact that maybe he was just looking for something that I can not give, which others can. There was even a time that I had to lure him back to me without considering the pain it might cause to the other girl he was already with. It made me happy when I succeeded in that pursuit.
Now that God has started changing my life, the old Mikay who had perfected the seven deadly sins, and had almost broken all the 10 commandments, no longer exists.
How have I changed?
It started when I passed by in UM Foodcourt. I saw the Y2DN celebrating someone's birthday, and my spiritual leader was also there. Then, there was someone who caught my attention because he was so handsome. So, I had a crush on him after that. Because of him, I started to hang around with them.
After many days of hanging around with them and with my crush, I thought to myself why I did not start it two years before. I have known them for two years, and they have been inviting me to attend their Acquaintance Party too. At that moment, I only spent time with them because of the person I had a crush on. One day before the event, he invited me to the party. I said yes because he said it would be a memorable experience for me. But I actually said yes because I wanted to see him.
On that day of the party, July 22, 2017, I didn't know that it would be held in a church building. I never had a clue that they would bring me to that church building where God started the change in my life.
Then, the party started. At first, I thought it was a normal party. There were singing and dancing. I thought it was just part of the program, but the party was different. The singing and dancing was actually the Worship time! I really thought to myself that they were some kind of people addicted to something. I was so shocked by how they worship because I worship differently. During the praise and worship, the worship leader instructed us to close our eyes and imagine the Lord in front of us. So, I did. But I can't imagine anyone in front of me. Then something happened that I never expected. I felt the presence of the Lord. It was hard to believe, but it's true, my friend!
After that experience and when the party was over, I told myself that I would change because there is a God and He is real. I can not remain the same.
Now that God has started changing my life, the old Mikay who had perfected the seven deadly sins, and had almost broken all the 10 commandments, no longer exists. The Mikay, who is crazy in love with a guy, is long gone. I decided to break up with him three days after the Acquaintance Party. I can not keep being that person after I experienced the Lord and His love. It is only the Lord who can give us the love that we are longing that we usually try to get from a guy or a person. And only the Lord can give us the man who will love us right, and He created just for you.
What I can really say is that the world can not give the love that lasts forever because the world itself won't last. And, religion can not save you. Only the Lord Jesus can save. The Lord is the only One who can give you the love and salvation you need.
MIKAY
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