Lori’s Story in NYC

Lori’s Story of Faith

Being baptized is significant for me. I was baptized once before but it was by the choice of my parents and I had no understanding of what was happening at the time.

I grew up being fearful of God in the Catholic Church and then came to a point in my life that I did not need him anymore because I felt he was not there for me. I told myself I was not worthy of his love. I built a wall between us and went on my way.

My way took me down the path of self-destruction with alcohol and drugs. When I finally hit my bottom, I came into a 12-step program. In recovery I was taught I needed a higher power. As I started to see the world through sober eyes, I could not deny that the beauty of the world was not man made and knew in my heart that was God’s artwork. The true message came when I saw a poster in a gift shop that said If God Seems So Far Away Who Moved? That really struck me, and I started talking with God again. I walked into a church and told him that I was here, and our relationship started evolving. I started to realize, if it were not that I was his child I would not still be alive.

After years of recovery and having a good relationship with God, I still felt something was missing. I felt I needed more so I started searching for a church. I was looking for people that I felt comfortable with and that I could be myself around without being judged. Christ Central Church are those people. Today I know I am worthy of God’s love and Christ Central has helped me get to that place.