I was 22, homeless, fresh out of jail, a felon, hopelessly addicted to cigarettes, and had very little self discipline when I went to the park one night to commit suicide. The night was cool and quiet in AZ. Nervous about my decision to take my life not knowing the eternal consequences, I made the decision to cry out to the one who made the universe. "If you are real, show me a sign." That night I felt a peace that was immeasurable.
A week or so later my phone rang. It was the manager of the apartment complex I had put in an application weeks prior. "We looked at your profile, and application. We would like to invite you to move in to our apartments and we have a move in special. 2 months free rent." they told me.
I said "I am in. Let me know what I need to do."
It just so happens that I moved in directly next door to a Christian Preacher.
A few days after moving into the apartments, me and the Pastor crossed paths taking out the trash one evening.
"Nice to meet you, I am your next door neighbor" he told me extending his hand for a shake.
With in a couple minutes he asked me if my heart was right with God and then invited me to say a prayer that I could know The Creator of the universe in a personal way. This would prove the minute my life would never be the same again.
In that moment I remembered the cry for help I made into the heavens at the park. I prayed that prayer with his help. I am no longer an addict, no longer a felon, I am married and have 5 kids, and I am a Pastor of a small church.
I truly believe that we were created for the Creator. We were made to live with Him and for Him. The reward will be eternal life with Him, and then we might see the universe as He knows it.