... as told by an 'average Joe' American raised Protestant, who became 'educated', thought he knew better and became agnostic.

In 1989, my Mom was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. It was in the latter stages and she wasn't expected to make it through the night. Best case, she might make it a day or two more.

I was devastated!! Afterall, she was 52 years old and still had plenty of years ahead of her... or so I thought. There was still so much I wanted to share with her... having her at my wedding, seeing my future kids and the list goes on.

Being agnostic as of late, I was searching for answers. Nothing made sense. I thought to myself, I'll try anything, I'll DO anything to help my Mother live a little longer. I was at wits end. I couldn't think of anyway I could help. So I got down on my knees and made a prayer to God through his son Jesus Christ. Afterall, I was out of options and had to turn somewhere. That night, I promised that if my Mom made it through the night, I'd become a Christian and go to church every Sunday and make Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior.

Well, my Mom made it through the night. In fact, she lived another seven years up until she past away in July 1997.

During that time, the seven years of her recovery, the promise was forgotten and life went on as it was. Back to my dead end job, married and divorced and still not knowing any better or learning anything from what had transpired that night back in 1989. Like I said, I was agnostic at the time (didn't believe or disbelieve in God or Christ, just needed a little proof) and so when my Mom survived the night and another 7 years, you'd think... there you go, there's your proof! What more do you need???

I forgot about that little promise I had made and we went on with our lives. My Mom then died and I caught myself thinking.... what more could I have done? Then it hits me! That one night I sincerely placed my faith in Jesus Christ and He didn't let me down. He came through with His end of the deal, but I faltered on my end. I didn't go to church and didn't accept Jesus as my Savior.

To this day, I still regret not taking advantage of that additional time God provided for me and my Mother. I asked for her forgiveness and that of the Father and have since asked Jesus to be my Lord and Savior as I know He's always helping and is always with me. Now, He's with my Mother too as she was a believer and always had Him in her heart. I know He's with me too as He's provided me a loving wife, Marianne, and two beautiful kids... 7 year old Morgan, 6 year old Wil as well as a great career path!

God is always providing and always giving through His teachings and through the reading of the Word in the Bible. He gives so much that He gave His own life through Jesus Christ for all of mankind's sins. He teaches honor and integrity and is always striving to make this world a better place. Loving your neighbors and friends is the easy part. Loving thy enemies is where we all need a little help. Ask Jesus for forgiveness. Forgive others for the wrong they may have committed on you. That's a good start. There are so many things man can be doing to better himself and the world he lives.

There is more to this life than the material things that man obsesses over. There is eternal life by accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Learn the Word of the Lord and let's make this world a more pleasurable place to live, now and beyond.

We never really know when it's going to be OUR time. Make each moment count!

Praise Jesus!
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