Life-changing stories 

Every Christian has a personal story of knowing God through the kindness and transforming work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here are some life-changing stories from Little Hill Church.

Yvonne senior citizen

I expect there are times in your life when everything is going wrong and, not knowing which way to turn, life feels not worth living. I felt like that when I was eighteen. Then one day, a young woman knocked on the door: I invited her in and we started chatting. She noticed I was troubled and soon I unburdened all my problems. Then she told me that God can see into every heart and He knows when we are troubled. I knew nothing about God or Jesus Christ but by putting my trust in Him, I asked Him into my heart. After 72 years He has never let me down; He is my strength in every storm of life. Now I never walk alone.

Rich & Jenni dad & mum

Our lives were turned upside down when we had our baby boy! Now we have two... In fact, our lives changed completely. We have also moved home towns, changed jobs, got married and moved house – all huge, life-changing events. Life is uncertain, but one thing is constant: God’s love for us. It is not deserved or earned, and we are far from perfect, but because of who Jesus is and what He has done, we can know His unchanging love. Practically, we see this everyday in our lives: He provides for us and guides us as we pray to Him about our plans and decisions. This doesn’t mean that we always get what we want or that life is easy. It isn’t. As Christians we know that God is good and we can trust Him in this life and for the next.

Harley café chain manager

Only when I fully trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ did I find calmness in where my eternity would lie. For many years I thought I was a ‘good guy’ and never gave Christianity, or any other religion, a second thought. But when asked ‘Where are you destined?’ I had to be truthful to myself and to God and ask for forgiveness of my sins. Still dealing with every day pressures, I have the privilege to pray continually that Jesus would lead me to be more like Him, and to remember these words from a hymn, ‘On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.’

Derek retired engineer

Many years ago, an elderly man was facing the real threat of painful torture, unless he denied his faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. His reply was: ‘Eighty-six years have I served Him, and He has never once wronged me; how then shall I blaspheme my King, who has saved me?’ This brave man became one of the first Christian martyrs. Today, there are many thousands in the world, making exactly the same stand for the saving truth of Jesus Christ. Looking back over 59 years, I can do no better than to echo this man’s testimony, that the Lord Jesus Christ has never failed me, although sadly I have let Him down many times. Jesus said: ‘Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends’; ‘But..., while we were still sinners, Christ died for us’. I heartily recommend my Saviour and Friend to you.

Kenny

I have been a nominal Christian for many years and I remember that I first heard the gospel when I was 12 years old. While I had some understanding of the truth of the gospel, my life did not show fruit in keeping with someone that had truly been saved. I kept on living in sin and kept running from fully committing my life to Christ. 
On the Lord's appointment day in November 2015 while I was at church to 'tick the box' for attendance, I became acutely aware of my sins and realised how wretched I was. The gospel became real to me!
After many years of hearing the gospel and running away from the Lord Jesus Christ, I finally surrendered to Him in true repentance and faith. He saved me by His grace and drew me to Himself not because I was worthy but because of His abundant grace and infinite mercy. In spite of all the daily challenges in this life, I now walk and live by faith knowing that all that matters in this life is to walk humbly fully surrendered to my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Soli Deo Gloria! 

Tolu

I am grateful for the last 40 years of my life. God has been truly faithful. I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria in a religious home that believed strongly in going to church but we never prayed together as a family. Fast forward to 1998 when I got admission to study at the University and I attended a church programme where I gave my life to Jesus Christ. That didn’t last very long because I was not equipped with the right tools to grow in the Lord.
Shortly after, I met my husband who wasn’t saved and we carried on with life and dated until we got married in 2008 and settled in the UK.
We had our first child in 2010 and the marriage became very turbulent amidst a deep feeling of emptiness and dissatisfaction. I felt a heavy burden to pray and that drew me closer to God from 2012. I started to lead prayer at home and most importantly, prayed earnestly to God to save my husband, especially for the sake our children so they grow up in the knowledge and love of God. God heard my cry and since November 2015 he saved my husband who hasn’t looked back since then. He has a deep love for God, wants to know him more and most importantly, he teaches and guides the children in the way of the Lord. God also blessed us with a second child in August 2016 after a few years of waiting. God has given me peace and the assurance that he answers prayers, he cares for us and will never leave or forsake us as long as we trust him and lean not on our own understanding. He is a faithful God.

Sharon

God has always been a part of my life. Even though my family weren't religious they didn't stop me from going to Sunday School with my friends and being part of the girls’ Steadfasters Group at the Chapel. As I grew up, I turned away from God and got into some difficulties with poor mental health, homelessness and drugs until my early thirties when I began to search for God again.
I didn't have a 'road to Damascus' moment, just a gradual awareness of him moving in my life and knowing His great love and grace. Since this happened things have still been hard at times, but I know that I am a child of God, that He loves me and that with him all things are possible.
I am grateful every day for his presence in my life. When I look back, I can see that he was with me, especially through the hard times and this gives me great reassurance that he will continue to be with me as my life goes on, until I meet him one day in Glory.