Lynee's Testimony

I grew up in the Boston area in a Christian family. I was always involved in youth groups and it was during one of our meetings when I received the Lord and was regenerated. Thank the Lord for this first step! After that time, during junior high and high school, I went to many meetings, retreats and conferences. I always enjoyed those encouraging times together with so many other young Christians. The Lord was always faithful to speak to me and reveal Himself to me in small ways.

I had always been involved in sports when I was younger and I continued when I reached high school. I got involved with soccer and track. With the help of phenomenal coaches and wonderful teams, I started to excel early on and my success continued as I got older. As more success came, my heart became more and more attached. When I was a senior, the time came to start making decisions about college. Academically and athletically, I had much liberty as to where I wanted to apply. In the end, however, I desired that the Lord would be the one making the decision. He is the one that really knows what is best for us! The University of Washington seemed to be the place. I felt so content and satisfied with the decision and I knew the Lord was happy too.

Yet, when I arrived, my heart craved all I had enjoyed in high school. The question arose whether I would continue in my athletic pursuit. At the same time that this was happening, I also joined Christian Students Association. I started meeting with them throughout the week - in small groups, Bible studies, Sat night college meetings, and in family's homes. I knew I had to make a decision about how I was to spend my time. I wanted to be absolute in my pursuit of whatever I chose. I quickly realized that there was no way to give my heart and time completely to both. Through all this, I learned to lean on the Lord - to talk to Him, open to Him, trust Him and be honest with Him. I prayed that in myself I could not give up all that I was attached to and that He must be the one that does it. Meeting after meeting with other Christians, the Lord granted me many sweet experiences of Himself. He truly was drawing me and winning my heart.

Some verses in the Song of Songs have been my experience. "Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth...For Your love is better than wine...Draw me, we will run after You." The world offers many things for our heart to love. It offers different "wines" for all of us. Yet I can strongly testify now, more than ever, that the Lord is better than any "wine" the world can offer! It is my prayer that as I get older He would continue to draw me and that I would continually run after Him. Oh, He is our one true need, our one true satisfaction and our one true enjoyment! Praise Him!