A Changed Life!

I Called and He Came to My Rescue!

First coming to ASU I had a background in the church and I honestly thought I was a Christian. However, I was still involved with alcohol, marijuana, sexual activity and other habits that I struggled with breaking free from. When my roommate first moved into my dorm, I began to see a reflection of myself. My roommate was constantly drinking alcohol or smoking marijuana in my dorm room and I came to the realization, “I don’t want to be like this anymore.” I had this guilt and this conscience leading my heart away from everything. I laid down and I sincerely prayed to God that night. I told God I was sorry for not living a faithful life. I told Him that I was done running, that I wanted Him to renew my heart, my soul, my body and my mind in Christ. I knew something felt different when I prayed that night to God.Well within 2 days, God answered my prayers. Late at night I got a call from my roommate asking me to come back to my dorm room because the police were there. I realized that he was caught for smoking marijuana. I returned to my dorm and I talked to the police officers and I was honest with them. I explained everything my roommate had been doing and I told them there was marijuana in the room. I peacefully gave them my marijuana that I was keeping and cooperated with them to resolve the situation. Before I even had time to comprehend what was going on, handcuffs were on my wrists. I ended up going to jail that night.I knew that despite the unpleasantness of the situation, God had welcomed me back into His arms. I had been completely transformed and it was evident that I had become a new creation in Christ. That week I attended Chi Alpha for the first time. I remember experiencing God’s presence more than I have ever before in my life. I began to noticed that God was healing and changing me in all areas of my life. I literally had died to my old self and was revived in the Spirit of God. As I grew in fellowship with Chi Alpha, I knew that God had directed me towards leadership. Now, I put my hope in God with everything I do, as He has been faithful to me countless times. My heart will always give Him praise, because I know that my God is truly an amazing God. Thank you Lord!

-Corey -Freshmen

*In picture - friends Corey (on right) and Parker (left)