014 - He Didn't Give Up On Me
Today’s episode of Changing features Gustini Nelson. We’ve all felt like the lone sheep at one point, waiting for Christ to be our shepherd and lead us back to his flock. Gustini shares his story about this and how Christ guided him back onto the right path in life.
Gustini grew up with the church.
Born and raised in Haiti, Gustini moved to the United States when he was sixteen.
Growing up in his house meant there were three places more crucial than anywhere else: home, school, and church.
He attended Catholic school, participated in additional services throughout the week, and felt a spiritual connection to Christ.
His move to the United States affected his relationship with the church.
When he initially moved to the United States, he visited a Haitian church with his mother. While he felt fellowship and community with this new church, he didn’t feel the spirit. He knew this isn’t where he needed to be.
He started going to The Church of Latter-Day Saints and found the spiritual connection he needed.
Gustini had difficulty sticking with his faith.
While there were ups and downs, he met good people and felt he was growing in his faith.
But life started getting in the way, and Gustini began to miss service. He became complacent, and he stopped reading scripture. And then, everything went downhill.
So what changed?
After his son was born, Gustini knew he wanted his son to grow up with the right values.
This meant going to church to learn those values.
Gustini began attending again. And, one day, Donald Kelly spoke at his church.
Donald’s speech invigorated Gustini, and he began to attend church regularly.
Gustini thanks Christ for leading him back onto the right path.
He still had challenges in his life, but now they all seem more manageable.
Rather than get frustrated with his obstacles, Gustini asks God to teach him whatever lesson he needs to overcome or learn from this obstacle.
Gustini’s final advice? Don’t let outside judgments influence your decisions. When you ask the Heavenly Father for help, he will give it to you.
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MUSIC CREDIT: Audio Jungle
(Note: This podcast is not an official podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
