Reasons to believe in the power of the Bible
Rhesymau i gredu ym mhŵer y Beibl
‘I had a challenging upbringing. My father died when I was seven and my mother, though a believer, had a fierce temper.
‘I did grow up with a faith of my own, but it wasn’t particularly getting deeper. Part of that was observing my mother's own life and seeing its inconsistencies. These experiences led me to question my faith and ultimately walk away. My teenage years weren't desperately sinful, but I didn't regard myself as a Christian.
‘When 9/11 happened I was 25 years old. I was living alone and just starting to question issues around mortality; then there was this horrific global terror attack. It spoke to me about the brevity of life, the importance of family, and the question of what happens when you die and what lies beyond. In February 2002, I started searching the Scripture and seeking a life-changing relationship with Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
‘It was Hebrews 12.2 that really connected with me – “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” That spoke to me of a Saviour who loved me more than anyone else ever could, laying down his life for me so I could be liberated from the shame and regret that had characterised my life.
‘My mum died in the period I'm talking about – she hadn't been in the best of health for a while, but was diagnosed in July 2002 and died very quickly. It was a shock when she died, but it didn't break my faith. I didn't ever feel there was any viable alternative; other philosophies just seemed vain and empty. I could always feel the Lord speaking to me, reassuring me that he had a plan and a purpose for me.’
‘Cefais fagwraeth heriol. Bu farw fy nhad pan oeddwn yn saith oed ac roedd gan fy mam, er ei bod yn gredinwraig, dymer ffyrnig.
‘Fe dyfais i fyny gyda fy ffydd fy hun, ond nid oedd mewn gwirionedd yn dyfnhau. Rhan o hynny oedd arsylwi bywyd fy mam ei hun a gweld ei anghysondebau. Arweiniodd y profiadau hyn i mi gwestiynu fy ffydd ac yn y pen draw cerdded i ffwrdd. Nid oedd fy mlynyddoedd yn fy arddegau yn bechadurus iawn, ond nid oeddwn yn ystyried fy hun yn Gristion.
‘Pan ddigwyddodd 9/11 roeddwn yn 25 oed. Roeddwn i'n byw ar fy mhen fy hun a dim ond yn dechrau cwestiynu materion yn ymwneud â marwolaeth; yna daeth yr ymosodiad terfysgol byd-eang erchyll hwn. Siaradodd â mi am fyrder bywyd, pwysigrwydd teulu, a'r cwestiwn o beth sy'n digwydd pan fyddwch chi'n marw a beth sydd y tu hwnt. Ym mis Chwefror 2002, dechreuais chwilio'r Ysgrythur a cheisio perthynas sy'n newid bywyd gyda Iesu yn Arglwydd a Gwaredwr.
‘Hebreaid 12.2 a wnaeth wirioneddol daro’r nod – “gan gadw ein golwg ar Iesu, awdur a pherffeithydd ffydd. Er mwyn y llawenydd oedd o'i flaen, fe oddefodd ef y groes heb ddiffygio, gan ddiystyru gwarth, ac y mae wedi eistedd ar ddeheulaw gorseddfainc Duw.” Siaradodd hynny â mi am Waredwr a oedd yn fy ngharu yn fwy nag y gallai unrhyw un arall erioed, gan roi ei fywyd drosof er mwyn i mi gael fy rhyddhau o'r cywilydd a'r gofid a oedd wedi nodweddu fy mywyd.
‘Bu farw fy mam yn y cyfnod rwy'n siarad amdano - nid fuodd mewn iechyd da ers tro, ond cafodd ddiagnosis ym mis Gorffennaf 2002 a bu farw'n gyflym iawn. Roedd yn sioc pan fu farw, ond ni thorrodd fy ffydd. Ni theimlais erioed fod yna unrhyw ddewis arall; roedd athroniaethau eraill yn ymddangos yn ofer ac yn wag. Roeddwn i bob amser yn gallu teimlo'r Arglwydd yn siarad â mi, gan dawelu fy meddwl bod ganddo gynllun a phwrpas i mi.’
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