What's Your Story
Everyday at Air 1 we hear stories of how God is working in the lives of our listeners! We'd love to hear what God has been doing in your life! Sometimes that perfect moment occurs when God touches you through a song, or a person comes into your life and helps meet a critical need, or how prayer has changed your life.
If you'd like to share your story, we’d love to hear it and share it with others! Click the "Submit A Story" link below, and keep in mind Air1 may choose to broadcast your story and/or photo on the radio, use it in print publication, and/or publish it on the website. So please do not include copy written photos, and keep your stories as brief as possible. If you are looking to submit a prayer request for the Air 1 pastors and staff to pray over during our daily meetings, you can do so on the Prayer Request page. Thanks!
Submit A Story
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Date:
2/6/2012 10:05 AM
Submitted By:
Auron Silva
Story:
My name is Auron Silva im 18 yrs old attending college at UNM Valencia campus. I grew up in church which was Assemblies of God and got saved at 8 years old.But as I got older the I fell away. But during that time as I got into my teens I strayed away from god and my started making wrong decisions. I wasnt going to church or serving god like i needed to be. But what i've realized is if your not in church and reading your bible you are gonna fall away. Our lord is coming back soon and it's heartbreaking to see people not serving god to their fullest. Being saved is not about religion but about relationship with our lord jesus christ and accepting him into your heart. I'm currently a worship leader in Mountainair N.M I love music and I know thats what god called me to do. My dream has always been to tour and share my music to bring people to christ. Life isn't all about money or fame but winning the lost. We are not a huge town but the kids here needed to find out what a real relationship with christ is all about. I hope someday I can show them never stop dreaming because with christ all things are possible.
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Date:
2/4/2012 3:56 PM
Submitted By:
Jessica
Story:
In the past year and a half, I have been growing to know Jesus and challenging myself daily to follow his word. I have an anxiety disorder that holds me back and I have feared that God would look at me as "having little faith". I was driving home from work one day and I started to become anxious. My anxiety turned to panic and I started to just pray that God would take this from me and that I believed I would get home okay but to please take this fear. I had my radio on and "God's not Dead" by the News Boys came on the radio. I sang my heart out with tears streaming down my face. Afterwards, I was empowered and felt strong. I thanked God for giving me strength and empowering me with the holy spirit to get through that moment. Every day since, I submit myself to God and thank him for empowering me with his strength. I take my anxiety no longer as a burden, but an inspirational reminder that we can't always do things on our own and have to admit we are powerless over something and need to trust that God is bigger than what we are going through temporarily. God is very much not dead. He's alive and roaring inside us all. Thank you for trusting God to play the right song at the right time!! God bless you all!!
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2/2/2012 7:53 AM
Submitted By:
Randall
Story:
My daughter had somehow become a fan of a rock group that sings dark lyrics and is involved in the occult. She began to imitate them in dress and attitude. As her parents, we had to make her dispose of that group's material. Then, we tuned into Air1 when we picked her up from school. After just over a week of hearing Air1, my daughter is now a Jars Of Clay and Skillet fan! We praise God for the ministry of Air1. Thank you for playing music that points people--especially young ones like my daughter--to Jesus. Blessings to you!!
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2/2/2012 7:18 AM
Submitted By:
Gayle
Story:
As so many of us are struggling financially to keep our heads above water, I have been having an extremely difficult year. Divorce, losing my home to foreclosure, cutbacks at work...the list goes on and on but my continued faith in Jesus and learning to "give it up to him" as helped me to realize that there is so much more to life than these day to day struggles. I am a single mom raising my son and with each setback the Lord has opened a new door.
I am so thankful for the people that he has brought into my life and that of my son and how over the past year our walk with the Lord has grown stronger.
Air1 has heled me on this journey as it is my daily peace, joy, and celebration of the walk. Praise Jesus.
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1/31/2012 12:16 PM
Submitted By:
Renee
Story:
My marriage was falling apart, and by that I mean it felt as if my arm was being ripped slowly from it's body. God was my strength my whole entire life and yet I found myself sliding down a muddy slope gripping for life. Separated and completely alone I was a mess. I had four little kids to take care of and a house to upkeep so falling apart wasn't an option. I hid all of my feelings. Another man came into my life and used and abused me worse than my husband had before. I began drinking and going out when the kids were with their dad. I didn't know who I was anymore or where I had gone. It was so easy to get to that point. I didn't see how little tiny choices ended up leading to the huge picture. Everytime I drove the kids to practice, school or grocery shopping, I had Air One on. If not for my pitiful lost soul, for there's. Everytime a song came on, it hit me to my core. I began hearing the words to songs in my head throughout the day exactly when I needed them. The songs were not for entertainment anymore, they were for survival. After 6 months of separation my husband moved back in. We were more in love and inseparable than before and still cling to the radio to bring us closer to God, the one that brought our miracle.
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Date:
1/30/2012 4:19 PM
Submitted By:
Lorri
Story:
I have always been a "christian" I served 9 1/2 years in the Navy. When I left the Navy I was so lost. I literately went cray with depression. I was admitted to the hospital on the psych ward. I wanted to die. I felt like nothing and left like I had nothing to live for. (even though I am a mom of 3 small kids) When I was alone in the cold room sleeping I heard music. I thought someone was playing a radio. When I listened hard I heard the words "this is the last night you'll spend alone. look me in the eyes so I know you know. I am everywhere you want me to be." From there I heard the rest of the song so when I woke up I wrote it down. From then on I had hope. I remember what I truly believed in. And when I was released I found out who sang that song. I saw Skillet when I was a teen and even though I am almost 30 now I still love their music. Hearing their song from deep inside my heart when nothing was playing made me realize that God was still there when I felt like no one else was.
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1/30/2012 2:20 PM
Submitted By:
Danette
Story:
Sometimes people will ask "why did this happen to me?. Well I had fallen away from the Lord until winter of 2003 but I was not really close to God. Then in August of 2003 I went into renal failure. I was one of those people who asked "why did God let this happen to me?" and I was mad at God. As I grew in my faith I figured out that I was going through this experience because I needed to grow closer to God and trust in Him completely. Well I was on dialysis for 5 years and I went through 44 surgeries from March 2005 to Feb. 28, 2008. On Feb. 28, 2008 I received my second chance in life, I received a kidney transplant that I needed. Through all of this illness I was also going to school. I can not believe it but I am now working on my Masters degree in Social Work. I want to start a ministry helping others who are on dialysis and those who are facing a transplant. When I think about all that has happened with me I would have t say that honestly I would not change anything about what has happened to me because it brought me back to God again. so if you are going through trials in your life, just remember that God is right there with you every step of the way.
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Date:
1/28/2012 8:49 AM
Submitted By:
Ennalise
Story:
My entire life I have sought to make my father proud. I wanted to be "daddy's little girl" and have the security of a strong father who loved me unconditionally. I kept trying to force my dad to acknowledge his love for me, all the while knowing in my heart that for some reason that it's just not something he is able to do. One day my friend showed me a story called "A Father's Love Letter." It reminded me that even though my earthly father will never be perfect it's okay; he's not supposed to be. I already have a perfect Father in heaven! After years of pain I was finally able to forgive my dad for all of the disappointments and understand the injustice of the expectations I had placed on him. My dad still disappoints me sometimes, but I know now that no matter what happens, I DO have a father who is perfect and who loves me no matter what. There's nothing for me to earn, He has already done it all and loves me the same!
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Date:
1/27/2012 6:08 PM
Submitted By:
Nicole
Story:
I know many Americans have struggled over the last few years; but I seem to have fallen to many of the challenges. From death, to a family split, huge financial losses, bankruptcy and several foreclosures, the loss of my college funding, a mother undergoing continuous treatment for cancer; and the incarceration of my husband and best friend for over a year. 5years ago, I wouldn't have understood or had empathy for these struggles - we were comfortable financially; but starved spiritually. These roles have obviously flipped.
After reaching a point of solitude and desperation that was so dark suicide was not out of my consideration, I bumped the radio dial, only to hear Matthew West's 'Strong Enough'. It stopped my breath. The next song was 'Rise' by Shawn McDonald and I had to pull to the side of the road. I've been listening to Air1 ever since. The messages these artists give helped me gain the courage to go to church for the first time in my life, find a supportive group of friends and let go of what was happening in my life. I finally stopped trying to force everything and let God take control. Sure enough, everything began falling into place and I now approach my struggles with His strength and the trust that things will inevitably fall into place. I've gained so much peace through these challenges and lessons and the miraculous people God works through.
Thank you for your help and hope.
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Date:
1/27/2012 8:43 AM
Submitted By:
Kate Plett
Story:
I've always had a heart for God. But my life lacked something very important that is the leadership of my parents. I thought I could do it by myself live a godly life but that did'nt last too long before my life went down hill fast. I became promiscuous and rebellious. I had a baby when I was 22 I didn't have any respect for myelf or for others. But even though I was doing everything wrong God didnt see that part of me he saw my true heart. He saw who I could be and he took me away from the life I always knew and blessed me with a husband who treats me with respect who loves me and who is faithful to me and to God. He gave me a new mother who will councel me and help me learn the word of God. My baby has a daddy that will never hurt her or leave her dissapointed. Someone who loves her for who she is, he considers her to be his child not an adopted child. I never thought God would bless me as much as he has im so thankful for the life I have now. God is good he can love even the worst person. Thank you Lord thank you Lord THANK YOU LORD!
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