When I was 16-17 I saw Yeshua (Jesus) but contrary to popular testimonies it wasn't His appearance that took me by surprise. I remember vividly what He looks like: His skin was olive-toned/bronze, dark wool-like hair, He stood 5'7", well-built, no crown but He had a white robe on. Later on in life I slowly started to see His face and His eyes were like burning embers - shades of warm brown and hazel - instead of sea green. (Again, contrary). But I wasn't moved by His appearance ... I was moved by His heart - the essence of Who He was as a person, not what He was. This essence touched me where these testimonies/sermons never did: in my heart. (Hence the name He gave me later on.) After recognising that intimate love, my life flipped back right side up, but of course it was a slow, gradual change because I wanted the growth to be private and as focused as possible. I did screw up at times but that is expected for novices. I didn't tell anyone because it was a personal message and led me completely rejecting religion - placing it on the altar and sacrificing it (Christian or Catholic it didn't matter). I valued Our relationship more than my denomination label, anyway. Since then despite the struggles, our relationship grew nonetheless. He loves me for me, and if He's happy with me being honest with Him rather than trying to carry this perfect facade of listening and saying what others tell me to do, then I'm happy. I witnessed that the Love of God brings people to God; not advertising religion or heaven or Him like jewellery. I hope this little testimony helps someone, and I wish I could share more but I suppose we'll save it for later. For now, just take a moment and thank Him for just being Himself through everything good and bad that's happened so far... Minister to Him. === P.S. You don't really need to follow a religion to have a relationship with God and I am one of FEW voices out there to prove that... just open up to Him as He did to you. Be shameless, be honest, do it in love, He loves it when you do! #testimony #jesus #jesuschrist #yeshua #yeshuahamoshiach #irreligious #love #godislove #ahavah #אהבה #ישוע #ב״ה #faith https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqqa7S7Bkwo_CbG5vCTr1pMGn39tSrHRX-tMls0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aalbib1lmuh8