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The testimony in English:
I got to know about Chanitz approximately one and a half years ago, in the fall of 2009 - and I am a member of Chanitz for a year now.
How I became a member of Chanitz
During that period, I was going through difficult circumstances. I was at a turning point in my life. After the end of the two-year relationship, that had left traits of feeling vague, lost and skeptical; I was living a period of uncertainty.
That relationship that grew slowly, had taken me to a place that I didn't want to be. Like a labirynth, it had taken me away, losing me and changing me.
I had become sel-centered, and a many times materialistic, that I have disregarded many Christian principles; I had gone astray. The relationship ended and what remained was waste, pain, anguish, hopelessness and feeling of guilt. I could see how much I had been weak in many circumstances. How much I had been wrong. My conscience was torturing me and the only way out was... God.
I remember that many nights, being hopeless and my eyes closing up from fatigue, I used to repeat, "Give me hope, O Lord, give me hope."
After a period, I met Dsovag (my fiance who is also a Chanitzagan). We used to talk about spiritual topics and about faith.
She used to assure me that God always forgives. Many times, I used to take her to Chanitz, without going in myself, despite her invitations.
And I thought to myself, that if I never wanted to go back to my mistakes, to hopelessness, I would not be able to do it alone. I had passed through periods, when I was close to God, I had made an oath, but with time I got distracted with other things; I got lukewarm. If I wanted to straighten up my life and be pleasant to God, I had to be in an environment that encouraged me, inspired me, taught me and cleaned me.
Dsovag's constant invitations became fruitful. And for the sake of trying it, I went. I confess that, at first, there was a battle in me. From one side, it seemed strange, and on another side, I felt calm and secure. The battle continued, but I had decided, there was no way out. I will stay strong.
In the beginning, I used to feel odd, and I've had fears and doubts, but I got acquainted slowy, I met the guys, I started reading the Bible. I sensed how others, like me, were praying, which was a kind of security for me to see that they could take hope, vigor and courage from God. It was very interesting...
And I accepted Jesus Christ, and asked Him to change me and guide my life... Where to? I don't know accurately, to the better and the good. But I know for sure that everytime I remember the bad days, face temptations or be in a difficult situation, I pray and continue praying until the weight becomes lighter or it gets solved, or I have the courage to overcome it.
Now that the past troubles are over, there remains worries, fears, work-related problems, future plans, and thousands of other things, but inspite of this, I admit my weakness as a man, and I surrender to Jesus and I have the help of the Chanitz.
For me, Chanitz has become a calm station, after one week of commotion, tire, we carry worries, doubts - whatever it is - to bring them to Jesus, we get inspired from each other, we discuss, we get encouraged and armed we return to our lives.
In today's valueless world, where everything is permissible, specially the harmful ones, I, as a young man, yearn for spiritual direction, guidance and motivation. A warm environment that defends the soul and leads with God's grace. This environment I found in Chanitz. I would like to encourage you all. As the Bible says in Roman 12:11:
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
A Chanitzagan
Translated by Raffi Chilingirian
The testimony in English:
I got to know about Chanitz approximately one and a half years ago, in the fall of 2009 - and I am a member of Chanitz for a year now.
How I became a member of Chanitz
During that period, I was going through difficult circumstances. I was at a turning point in my life. After the end of the two-year relationship, that had left traits of feeling vague, lost and skeptical; I was living a period of uncertainty.
That relationship that grew slowly, had taken me to a place that I didn't want to be. Like a labirynth, it had taken me away, losing me and changing me.
I had become sel-centered, and a many times materialistic, that I have disregarded many Christian principles; I had gone astray. The relationship ended and what remained was waste, pain, anguish, hopelessness and feeling of guilt. I could see how much I had been weak in many circumstances. How much I had been wrong. My conscience was torturing me and the only way out was... God.
I remember that many nights, being hopeless and my eyes closing up from fatigue, I used to repeat, "Give me hope, O Lord, give me hope."
After a period, I met Dsovag (my fiance who is also a Chanitzagan). We used to talk about spiritual topics and about faith.
She used to assure me that God always forgives. Many times, I used to take her to Chanitz, without going in myself, despite her invitations.
And I thought to myself, that if I never wanted to go back to my mistakes, to hopelessness, I would not be able to do it alone. I had passed through periods, when I was close to God, I had made an oath, but with time I got distracted with other things; I got lukewarm. If I wanted to straighten up my life and be pleasant to God, I had to be in an environment that encouraged me, inspired me, taught me and cleaned me.
Dsovag's constant invitations became fruitful. And for the sake of trying it, I went. I confess that, at first, there was a battle in me. From one side, it seemed strange, and on another side, I felt calm and secure. The battle continued, but I had decided, there was no way out. I will stay strong.
In the beginning, I used to feel odd, and I've had fears and doubts, but I got acquainted slowy, I met the guys, I started reading the Bible. I sensed how others, like me, were praying, which was a kind of security for me to see that they could take hope, vigor and courage from God. It was very interesting...
And I accepted Jesus Christ, and asked Him to change me and guide my life... Where to? I don't know accurately, to the better and the good. But I know for sure that everytime I remember the bad days, face temptations or be in a difficult situation, I pray and continue praying until the weight becomes lighter or it gets solved, or I have the courage to overcome it.
Now that the past troubles are over, there remains worries, fears, work-related problems, future plans, and thousands of other things, but inspite of this, I admit my weakness as a man, and I surrender to Jesus and I have the help of the Chanitz.
For me, Chanitz has become a calm station, after one week of commotion, tire, we carry worries, doubts - whatever it is - to bring them to Jesus, we get inspired from each other, we discuss, we get encouraged and armed we return to our lives.
In today's valueless world, where everything is permissible, specially the harmful ones, I, as a young man, yearn for spiritual direction, guidance and motivation. A warm environment that defends the soul and leads with God's grace. This environment I found in Chanitz. I would like to encourage you all. As the Bible says in Roman 12:11:
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
A Chanitzagan
Translated by Raffi Chilingirian