save- jemma dyer
8th February 2010
Awake oh sleeper and rise from the dead...
I don't mean to be catty but, I was always picked on in primary school. I was always the girl that sat alone or always picked last for the sports team. So, I put up a wall and it sometimes seems like I have no feelings at all.
I was always independent and good at school. Then I went to high school and I let all of my hate and disappointment out on other people. I was always fighting, never attending, always kicked out of school for doing dumb things, and I was filled with a lot of hate and frustration.
We were always moving and I was never happy with the person I was. The people I was hanging with at the time weren't great, and when I really sat down and thought about it, I was not really happy inside myself. I can see now that the people I was hanging around were the wrong ones for me.
One day I was invited to a Christian camp with my friend. This camp went for three days, and it was the BEST thing I have done for myself in a long time.
My life is still an uphill battle, but I am changing everyday in the best way I can.
So when you see that one lonely girl, go up to them and give them a chance - they might be the best people you'll ever meet. Give it a try some time this week!
Comments
Jemma you have been an inspiration to our youth and leaders and an example of someone who was far from a relationship with God but now is proof of Gods love and peace. We're proud of you and believe that you will continue in the right path. There are so many more young people like Jemma, there is hope!
Love you Jemma. Ditto what Brad said. God is right beside you and with you in that uphill battle.