JUSTIN W GIFFORD
“I know God is doing something miraculous in my life and the way I see and express myself. “...it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. ”
Growing up, I felt that my stalking thoughts of being female seemed very true. My heart was filled with desire to be other than I was. I indulged in pornography and masturbation to explore and numb my many feelings. My family believed in Jesus Christ, but we did not follow him, so I challenged the "truth" and rebelled against His virtues.
When I was eighteen, I heard God speak to my heart. He warned me that my rebellion against the truth would have eternal consequences. That moment turned my life around. I went on a search for the truth and came across stories of people who had same sex attraction and still surrendered their lives to God. The “testimonies” of surrender and abandonment to Christ became “treasures” in my life. So many people have come out of various bondages. Knowing that “we all” are overcomers through Him who strengthens us is encouraging.
The experiences I’ve had since I’ve surrendered to Christ, have been solely related to complete intimacy and trust in Him. This has transcended into more of God’s light and love that has expelled the darkness I once experienced. I know God is doing something miraculous in my life and the way I see and express myself. "...it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
