Many people ask this question when they come to the cross and surrender over their lives to Jesus– now what?

For me, after that first confession of faith, a beautiful but difficult process of healing, transformation and growth began.

There are a few things in my life that changed immediately.

First, I quit smoking weed. I didn’t need it anymore. By the power of God, that chain fell right off of me. I will confess that I have relapsed a handful of times. My recovery hasn’t been perfect, but nothing gave me freedom from addiction like Jesus did.

Second, I started reading my Bible every day. I wanted to know God’s Word, and I didn’t want to fall for any of the world’s lies about what the Scriptures say. I was also praying which was something I’d never really done before, and writing many songs.

Third, I surrounded myself with people in the faith. I went to my Christian counselor on Wednesdays, bible study on Thursdays, Celebrate Recovery on Fridays, and worship on Sundays. I was blessed to have men and women invest in relationships with me so that I could learn from them.

I didn’t do any of these things out of obligation. I was actually freed to enjoy them by the power of God. Jesus really brought me into a whole new life.