Before I knew the Lord, I was trapped in sin without realizing it. For example, I could not handle conflicts with family, relationships with friends, or my own life, and I was in a constantly weary state regarding study and work. In my senior year, I came to the NJIT Bible study group in New Jersey and truly began reading the Bible. At the time, I simply thought Christian friends were all very nice and felt the positive energy from them, so I wanted to spend more time with them. I did not realize that God was working in me, giving me the chance to know these spiritual brothers and sisters. What truly moved me was when I was studying Acts and was stirred by Paul, who preached for God and ultimately became a martyr. At the time I thought I should measure myself by the behavior of these biblical figures, but I did not think I needed to become a Christian. However, God showed me how weak and proud I was. During the period after my undergraduate graduation when I returned home last year, I again fell deeply into sin and drifted far from God. But I thank God that He allowed me to come back to the U.S. to continue studying. After returning to the U.S., I felt deep guilt for having drifted from God and for my sins. I also increasingly realized that I could not overcome sin or the devil's temptations on my own. So at this year's Labor Day gospel camp, I made a decision to follow the Lord. Afterward I came to MGC to attend Sunday worship, took the baptism class, truly studied the Lord's word, repented and prayed for my sins, and learned to pray for my family and even for people I disliked. At that time I really felt I was different from before.   I went from timid to doing things with more confidence, from impatient to gradually settling down, from "not caring about anything" to considering my family's feelings, and from being trapped in sin unaware to repenting of sin. I know none of this is my own doing — all the glory and praise belong to God.   Thank God for letting my aunt and older brother bring me to You. Thank God for the brothers and sisters of the NJIT Bible study group who helped me know You. Thank God for the brothers and sisters at MGC who witness here as I take up the cross to follow You. Thank God — Hallelujah.