Ada Mast
February 20, 2012
I would like to share with you all how God changed my life in so many ways. I left the Amish community at the age of 17 in July 2011. I was living an ungodly life, very rebellious and hiding all my sins in my heart, pretending I was a good person as long as I did some good things, which that was kind of the way it was where I grew up. But God knew everything that was in my heart. I sometimes felt guilty but pushed it away, knowing if Jesus came now, I had no doubt, I was going to hell.
My thoughts were that someday I'll live my life for Jesus but I looked at it as being a hard and unhappy life, with all the rules we had to follow in the Amish, so I just kept on letting the devil take over my life.
It just so happened that I came to live with a kind and loving hearted Christian couple -- Derek and Daniela Felde. I moved in with them as soon as I came out of the Amish, since I really didn’t have another place to go. They would take me to church every Sunday. I felt uncomfortable every time I went because I knew I was a bad sinner, with all the things I'd done in my passed; I still wanted to live in my own old ways. But I kept on going.
I remember one Sunday I missed church because the night before I had done the most miserable thing. I went out drinking with some of my friends I had back then, and had promised the people I stayed with I won’t do it as long as they let me go. I broke the promise and how I regretted it and felt so terribly miserable. I was afraid they would never forgive me for what I had done, and would make me move out. But they forgave me and gave me another chance. How I just Praise God for another chance.
I want to tell you all how thankful I am for wonderful people like they are. They didn't give up on me and that is the most amazing thing. If wasn’t for them and others who surround me and show their love towards me, I'd probably still be living my life the way that leads to destruction. I feel so sorry for what I caused them to go through, and I don’t know how I can repay them for what they all have done for me. My prayer is that if a lost child like me comes along, I just want to be willing to help him/her in any way I can, and to let them know how much God loves them.
I didn't get saved till Sept. 25, 2011. How grateful is our Heavenly Father for showing His mercy and love. There's no greater joy and happiness then when you let God guide your life. He is the most wonderful thing in the world. He is a friend that you can trust with all your heart and is always there for you in times of trouble. He does wondrous things for you, if you trust him and give your life over to him.
I so love to go to church now and I thank God for bringing me here to people who are loving, caring and kind. I didn’t know any former Amish Christians at the time I got saved but I got to meet some not too long ago. It was one of my greatest pleasures! Oh I'll never forget how wonderful it was.
Thank you for letting me share my testimony, and God bless you all for what you’re doing to reach out to the Amish. May God continuously bless the Map Ministry!
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Really enjoyed reading about you Ada. I'll remember the first time I heard a real message on salvation. The wonder of realizing what Jesus did by dying for me, taking on my sin. and realizing that it is His gift to me, I can't earn it. I don't deserve it but He did it for me. What a wonderful God we have! So glad you have good people helping you. Oh, the joy to be around Christians.
Alma at 12:54am EST - February 22, 2012
Ada, I am so grateful to God on your behalf. You are just starting and you will encounter some hard times, but those are the times you can depend on God's love to change you. He always wants to change us into His image and is not so concerned about our circumstances. Today and every day is God's day...He only gives us a tiny bit of His day for us to use to glorify Him in. Special blessings....I am a former Amish, so I am cheering for you!
Lydia Chorpening at 3:54pm EST - February 26, 2012
In response to Lydia Chorpening's message: Thank You...yes the Lord didn't promise everything will be good once we give our heart over to him,but hes always there for you. When we have hard times it helps us grow closer to God, little do we realize that, right at the time its happening but I praise God for his wondrous mercy and love.
Ada Mast at 6:28pm EST - February 26, 2012
Ada, how happy I am for you that you found the release from your sins!! We too have left the amish 2 1/2 yrs ago. My husband and I with our 4 children left because the Lord opened our eyes to what the amish really believed is the most important thing... traditions. Not the saving power of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. I feel so for the young teens among the amish and their defeat with sin. My maiden name is Mast. Wonder if we're related? My grandparents were Aden and Lizzie (Miller) Mast of Fryburg PA. (deseased) I have cousins named Ada but also know that there are a large amount of Masts. May you rest in the Lord Jesus Christ! You can contact me at maryshetler@gmail.com. God bless!!
Mary Shetler at 6:49pm EST - March 6, 2012
Ada, God loves you in whatever world you choose to live in. Jesus wants your life for Him and the easiest way to share it is to be able to reach the world and that means you can't ignore it, remember you don't live for the world but for Christ. I have been involved with many Christian ministries as well as being in a Christian rock band and sometimes you have to go into the world to have Christ use you to lead people to Him. I am proud of the decision you have made to find Christ on your own.
Brad at 6:04pm EDT - April 28, 2012
You guys are religious fanatics. The sooner your realize that it's all a fairy tale, the happier you will be.
dave at 10:20pm EDT - May 1, 2012
Thank you for sharing. I would love to know more about you.
JMarcalus at 4:19pm EDT - May 22, 2012
Thanks for sharing your testimony.
rev Jim Sollers at 2:32pm EDT - June 16, 2012
i am very proud of my daughter for helping you
garrett redmond at 9:28pm EDT - June 24, 2012
you are beautiful.we should hook up
njr at 4:32pm EDT - September 20, 2012
How is your life going for you now? My name is Phyllis and new on this site and willing to help a Amish with a new life
Phyllis isenhour at 1:34pm EDT - September 21, 2012
Well I have to say my life is wonderful with the Lord in it. God has opened many doors since i got saved, one of those would be the school Im going to this fall. Its a decipleship school and Im looking forward to going!
Ada at 4:46pm EDT - September 21, 2012
How awesome that the Lord opened your eyes! So many religions are based on what WE do to earn salvation. They lose sight that it isn't what we do, but what Jesus had done for us on the cross! Ephesians 2:8-9 "God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; this is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it." God bless you! :)
Christine at 11:28am EDT - October 15, 2012
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