I was around 10 years old, sitting in the back of a Baptist church; they were singing “Just as I Am” and people started to pray over me. At first, I did not like the way it made me feel, almost like the devil was trying to keep me from being saved. Then, a feeling so deep washed over me. In an instance I felt worthy, like Jesus just washed me clean. I had a very rough abusive childhood that made me feel worthy of nothing; I felt small and insignificant in the world. I had been raped, and honest to God, I felt it was my fault… like I was so bad that I deserved it. However, in the back of that church that day, Jesus said to me, “You are worthy”, “Just as you are, you are loved” and I never had anyone love me so unconditionally… I was overwhelmed in the most beautiful way… nearly indescribable. I was saved.
Testimony of Betty J.