I used to give many excuses on why I didn’t have time to study the Bible. Many worldly desires and addictions clouded my vision and thoughts. One day, my roommate approached me when I came home from work around 11 am. He asked if I had 20 minutes to spare so that he could share something in the Bible with me. I asked, “Only 20 minutes?” to which he responded, “Yes, just 20 minutes!” I was planning to watch the Dodgers play later that day, so I agreed and began our study. 

After what seemed like 20 minutes, my roommate said, “I have to go to work.” I knew he would leave for work at 7 pm, so I exclaimed to him, “Don’t lie, you go in at 7!” At that point, I realized I had studied the Bible for 8 hours, it was already 7 pm. After the study, I couldn’t understand why I didn’t know any of the things we studied before. I thought I knew God, but I was wrong. That night I witnessed a miracle, every addiction, and habit I thought owned me was no longer with me. After my study I prayed, coming to realize I didn’t know God. I was left with the desire to study the Bible in-depth so I could come to know the true God. 

Ever since that day, I look forward to serving God, the church, and my brothers and sisters. I sincerely thank God for opening my eyes to see the truth.