Happily married to a beautiful wife, with two amazing kids.
13 years clean and sober.
Survivor of a history that is terrible, but a future that is with God
13 years clean and sober.
Survivor of a history that is terrible, but a future that is with God
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- Breaking Old Patterns
You ever notice how easy it is to fall back into old habits…
The moment you’re around the wrong environment?
You can be doing well for weeks…
Clear-minded. Focused. Disciplined.
Then one conversation…
One place…
One familiar situation…
And suddenly it’s like the “old you” is right there again.
Like you never left.
I’ve seen people make real progress—
Only to lose it… not because they weren’t strong enough…
But because they didn’t change what was around them.
Here’s something that might hit a little hard:
You can’t build a new life while holding onto old patterns.
It doesn’t work.
You can want change…
You can pray for change…
You can talk about change…
But if your environment stays the same—your life usually does too.
The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 15:33:
“Bad company corrupts good character.”
That’s not complicated. That’s real.
Who you spend time with matters.
What you expose yourself to matters.
What you allow into your life matters.
And then Proverbs 4:23 says:
“Above all else, Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Everything.
So if your inputs don’t change… your outputs won’t either.
In recovery, this is where people either grow… or go backwards.
Because it’s not just about stopping a habit.
It’s about changing:
Your routines
Your triggers
Your environment
Sometimes even your circle.
And yes—that’s uncomfortable.
Because sometimes the people you need to walk away from…
Are the people you’ve been closest to.
But hear this:
Not everyone is meant to go where you’re going.
And this is about standards.
You can’t say you want discipline…
But surround yourself with people who avoid responsibility.
You can’t say you want growth…
But stay in spaces that keep you stuck.
At some point, you’ve got to draw a line.
And say:
“This version of me doesn’t live like that anymore.”
It’s not about being better than anyone.
It’s about becoming better than who you used to be.Breaking Old Patterns You ever notice how easy it is to fall back into old habits… The moment you’re around the wrong environment? You can be doing well for weeks… Clear-minded. Focused. Disciplined. Then one conversation… One place… One familiar situation… And suddenly it’s like the “old you” is right there again. Like you never left. I’ve seen people make real progress— Only to lose it… not because they weren’t strong enough… But because they didn’t change what was around them. Here’s something that might hit a little hard: You can’t build a new life while holding onto old patterns. It doesn’t work. You can want change… You can pray for change… You can talk about change… But if your environment stays the same—your life usually does too. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 15:33: “Bad company corrupts good character.” That’s not complicated. That’s real. Who you spend time with matters. What you expose yourself to matters. What you allow into your life matters. And then Proverbs 4:23 says: “Above all else, Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Everything. So if your inputs don’t change… your outputs won’t either. In recovery, this is where people either grow… or go backwards. Because it’s not just about stopping a habit. It’s about changing: Your routines Your triggers Your environment Sometimes even your circle. And yes—that’s uncomfortable. Because sometimes the people you need to walk away from… Are the people you’ve been closest to. But hear this: Not everyone is meant to go where you’re going. And this is about standards. You can’t say you want discipline… But surround yourself with people who avoid responsibility. You can’t say you want growth… But stay in spaces that keep you stuck. At some point, you’ve got to draw a line. And say: “This version of me doesn’t live like that anymore.” It’s not about being better than anyone. It’s about becoming better than who you used to be.0 Comments 0 Shares 32 Views - The Decision to Change
I remember a time in my life where I kept telling myself:
“I’ll change… just not today.”
Not because I didn’t see the problem.
Not because I didn’t feel the consequences.
But because today was comfortable.
And tomorrow?
Tomorrow felt like a better day to start.
But here’s what I didn’t realize at the time…
Every day I delayed the decision… I was reinforcing the same life I said I didn’t want.
Nothing changed… because I didn’t.
It was only when I made a change in my mind and stuck to it, that found God amd achieved my sobriety.
Let’s be honest right from the start…
Most people don’t struggle with knowing they need to change.
They struggle with actually deciding to change.
Because change sounds good…
until it requires something from you.
Until it costs you comfort.
Until it disrupts your routine.
Until it forces you to face things you’ve been avoiding.
And here’s the truth:
Change doesn’t start when you feel ready. It starts when you decide.
The Bible says in Romans 12:2:
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
That word transformed—it doesn’t mean improved.
It means completely changed.
And it starts in your mind.
Not your environment.
Not your circumstances.
Your mind.
Because if your thinking doesn’t change, your life won’t either.
Some of us are waiting to feel different before we act different.
But it doesn’t work like that.
You act your way into change… not feel your way into it.
In recovery, this is where everything begins.
It’s that moment where you stop saying:
“It’s not that bad…”
“I can manage it…”
“I’ll deal with it later…”
And you say:
“This has to change. And it starts with me.”
And this is where ownership comes in.
No blaming your past.
No blaming other people.
No excuses.
Just a decision:
“I take responsibility for my life from this point forward.”
And listen—you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the first step.
Because the moment you truly decide…
Something shifts.
You stop drifting…
And you start moving with intention.
So here’s the question you need to answer today:
Are you interested in change… or are you committed to it?
Because those are two very different things.The Decision to Change I remember a time in my life where I kept telling myself: “I’ll change… just not today.” Not because I didn’t see the problem. Not because I didn’t feel the consequences. But because today was comfortable. And tomorrow? Tomorrow felt like a better day to start. But here’s what I didn’t realize at the time… Every day I delayed the decision… I was reinforcing the same life I said I didn’t want. Nothing changed… because I didn’t. It was only when I made a change in my mind and stuck to it, that found God amd achieved my sobriety. Let’s be honest right from the start… Most people don’t struggle with knowing they need to change. They struggle with actually deciding to change. Because change sounds good… until it requires something from you. Until it costs you comfort. Until it disrupts your routine. Until it forces you to face things you’ve been avoiding. And here’s the truth: Change doesn’t start when you feel ready. It starts when you decide. The Bible says in Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” That word transformed—it doesn’t mean improved. It means completely changed. And it starts in your mind. Not your environment. Not your circumstances. Your mind. Because if your thinking doesn’t change, your life won’t either. Some of us are waiting to feel different before we act different. But it doesn’t work like that. You act your way into change… not feel your way into it. In recovery, this is where everything begins. It’s that moment where you stop saying: “It’s not that bad…” “I can manage it…” “I’ll deal with it later…” And you say: “This has to change. And it starts with me.” And this is where ownership comes in. No blaming your past. No blaming other people. No excuses. Just a decision: “I take responsibility for my life from this point forward.” And listen—you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to take the first step. Because the moment you truly decide… Something shifts. You stop drifting… And you start moving with intention. So here’s the question you need to answer today: Are you interested in change… or are you committed to it? Because those are two very different things.2 Comments 0 Shares 344 Views
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The Decision to Change
I remember a time in my life where I kept telling myself:
“I’ll change… just not today.”
Not because I didn’t see the problem.
Not because I didn’t feel the consequences.
But because today was comfortable.
And tomorrow?
Tomorrow felt like a better day to start.
But here’s what I didn’t realize at the time…
Every day I delayed the decision… I was reinforcing the same life I said I didn’t want.
Nothing changed… because I didn’t.
Let’s be honest right from the start…
Most people don’t struggle with knowing they need to change.
They struggle with actually deciding to change.
Because change sounds good…
until it requires something from you.
Until it costs you comfort.
Until it disrupts your routine.
Until it forces you to face things you’ve been avoiding.
And here’s the truth:
Change doesn’t start when you feel ready. It starts when you decide.
The Bible says in Romans 12:2:
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
That word transformed—it doesn’t mean improved.
It means completely changed.
And it starts in your mind.
Not your environment.
Not your circumstances.
Your mind.
Because if your thinking doesn’t change, your life won’t either.
Some of us are waiting to feel different before we act different.
But it doesn’t work like that.
You act your way into change… not feel your way into it.
In recovery, this is where everything begins.
It’s that moment where you stop saying:
“It’s not that bad…”
“I can manage it…”
“I’ll deal with it later…”
And you say:
“This has to change. And it starts with me.”
And this is where ownership comes in.
No blaming your past.
No blaming other people.
No excuses.
Just a decision:
“I take responsibility for my life from this point forward.”
And listen—you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the first step.
Because the moment you truly decide…
Something shifts.
You stop drifting…
And you start moving with intention.
So here’s the question you need to answer today:
Are you interested in change… or are you committed to it?
Because those are two very different things.The Decision to Change I remember a time in my life where I kept telling myself: “I’ll change… just not today.” Not because I didn’t see the problem. Not because I didn’t feel the consequences. But because today was comfortable. And tomorrow? Tomorrow felt like a better day to start. But here’s what I didn’t realize at the time… Every day I delayed the decision… I was reinforcing the same life I said I didn’t want. Nothing changed… because I didn’t. Let’s be honest right from the start… Most people don’t struggle with knowing they need to change. They struggle with actually deciding to change. Because change sounds good… until it requires something from you. Until it costs you comfort. Until it disrupts your routine. Until it forces you to face things you’ve been avoiding. And here’s the truth: Change doesn’t start when you feel ready. It starts when you decide. The Bible says in Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” That word transformed—it doesn’t mean improved. It means completely changed. And it starts in your mind. Not your environment. Not your circumstances. Your mind. Because if your thinking doesn’t change, your life won’t either. Some of us are waiting to feel different before we act different. But it doesn’t work like that. You act your way into change… not feel your way into it. In recovery, this is where everything begins. It’s that moment where you stop saying: “It’s not that bad…” “I can manage it…” “I’ll deal with it later…” And you say: “This has to change. And it starts with me.” And this is where ownership comes in. No blaming your past. No blaming other people. No excuses. Just a decision: “I take responsibility for my life from this point forward.” And listen—you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to take the first step. Because the moment you truly decide… Something shifts. You stop drifting… And you start moving with intention. So here’s the question you need to answer today: Are you interested in change… or are you committed to it? Because those are two very different things.0 Comments 0 Shares 30 Views 2 - The greatest fight is to remember that you are not your past.
Jesus did not die on the cross, for you to be stuck in who you used to be.
Yes, we all have a History, but there are two vital points of information about your past that you need to remember:
1: You past does not determine your future.
2: The place that broke you, will be the same place that God builds you back up from.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Read this text very carefully. It does not day that you are an improved version of your old self. It does not say that you are version 2.0
It says the NEW creation. The old is gone. The NEW is here.
When you turn your life to God, the old person is gone.
God loves you, and wants to make you a new creation.
All you need to do is accept his love. He stands at the door and knocks, but will you answer?The greatest fight is to remember that you are not your past. Jesus did not die on the cross, for you to be stuck in who you used to be. Yes, we all have a History, but there are two vital points of information about your past that you need to remember: 1: You past does not determine your future. 2: The place that broke you, will be the same place that God builds you back up from. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” Read this text very carefully. It does not day that you are an improved version of your old self. It does not say that you are version 2.0 It says the NEW creation. The old is gone. The NEW is here. When you turn your life to God, the old person is gone. God loves you, and wants to make you a new creation. All you need to do is accept his love. He stands at the door and knocks, but will you answer?3 Comments 0 Shares 35 Views1 - So Jesus had 12 disciples. He honestly didn't need them. But he had them.
And that begs me to ask a very important question.
What makes us think that we can do sobriety and life alone?
We are definitely not better than Jesus, and of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords had people around him, so should we.
We need people around us so that we can be held accountable, so that we can hear the hard truths we need to hear, so that we can be blessed, and also so that we can do the same for others.
Give that some thought today as we move towards another weekend.
It's definitely food for thought.So Jesus had 12 disciples. He honestly didn't need them. But he had them. And that begs me to ask a very important question. What makes us think that we can do sobriety and life alone? We are definitely not better than Jesus, and of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords had people around him, so should we. We need people around us so that we can be held accountable, so that we can hear the hard truths we need to hear, so that we can be blessed, and also so that we can do the same for others. Give that some thought today as we move towards another weekend. It's definitely food for thought.3 Comments 1 Shares 415 Views 13 - So Jesus had 12 disciples. He honestly didn't need them. But he had them.
And that begs me to ask a very important question.
What makes us think that we can do sobriety and life alone?
We are definitely not better than Jesus, and of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords had people around him, so should we.
We need people around us so that we can be held accountable, so that we can hear the hard truths we need to hear, so that we can be blessed, and also so that we can do the same for others.
Give that some thought today as we move towards another weekend.
It's definitely food for thought.
0 Comments 0 Shares 35 Views1 - Dear Lord,
2 Chronicles 20 shows us what putting trust in you really means.
Armies were going to destroy Josaphats Kingdom, but he put his trust in you.
He did his part amd followed your instruction, and you destroyed the armies coming for him.
Help us today to glorify your name. Help us to remember that you are in control, and what we can't handle. You will handle.
And today I thank you for your unconditional love for us. Not only do you take over where we can't continue, but you walk with us in every step.
Glory to your name. There is nobody, and nothing greater than you, and without you, we are nothing. Our lives belong to you, and I thank you for being there for us, for what we can and what we can't do.
May your will be done in our lives, as your will is done in Heaven.
Amen.Dear Lord, 2 Chronicles 20 shows us what putting trust in you really means. Armies were going to destroy Josaphats Kingdom, but he put his trust in you. He did his part amd followed your instruction, and you destroyed the armies coming for him. Help us today to glorify your name. Help us to remember that you are in control, and what we can't handle. You will handle. And today I thank you for your unconditional love for us. Not only do you take over where we can't continue, but you walk with us in every step. Glory to your name. There is nobody, and nothing greater than you, and without you, we are nothing. Our lives belong to you, and I thank you for being there for us, for what we can and what we can't do. May your will be done in our lives, as your will is done in Heaven. Amen.5 Comments 0 Shares 422 Views 10
- I want you to go read 2 Chronicles 20.
The nations around Josephat were going to attack him.
He knew that he couldn't beat them.
He ased God for help.
God told him to get his armies ready, and prepare for war.
Josephat did that. He trusted God.
What happened next is a miracle. The armies started killing each other and they were all left dead. Josephats army didn't need to raise a hand.
There was so much destruction, it took them 3 days to collect all the plunder.
You see, God will handle what you can't. But you need to do your part. And your part is two fold.
1: Do what you can do.
2: Trust God to handle the rest.
Sobriety works exactly like that. I believe that being sober is a miracle.
We have to follow our steps amd do what we have learned to stay sober.
From there, God takes the wheel. He controls what is out of our control.
Put your faith in God today. Do what you can, and God will handle the rest.
After 13 years of Sobriety, I can promise you, this is the not so secret recipe to success.I want you to go read 2 Chronicles 20. The nations around Josephat were going to attack him. He knew that he couldn't beat them. He ased God for help. God told him to get his armies ready, and prepare for war. Josephat did that. He trusted God. What happened next is a miracle. The armies started killing each other and they were all left dead. Josephats army didn't need to raise a hand. There was so much destruction, it took them 3 days to collect all the plunder. You see, God will handle what you can't. But you need to do your part. And your part is two fold. 1: Do what you can do. 2: Trust God to handle the rest. Sobriety works exactly like that. I believe that being sober is a miracle. We have to follow our steps amd do what we have learned to stay sober. From there, God takes the wheel. He controls what is out of our control. Put your faith in God today. Do what you can, and God will handle the rest. After 13 years of Sobriety, I can promise you, this is the not so secret recipe to success.3 Comments 2 Shares 455 Views 12 - I want you to go read 2 Chronicles 20.
The nations around Josephat were going to attack him.
He knew that he couldn't beat them.
He ased God for help.
God told him to get his armies ready, and prepare for war.
Josephat did that. He trusted God.
What happened next is a miracle. The armies started killing each other and they were all left dead. Josephats army didn't need to raise a hand.
There was so much destruction, it took them 3 days to collect all the plunder.
You see, God will handle what you can't. But you need to do your part. And your part is two fold.
1: Do what you can do.
2: Trust God to handle the rest.
Sobriety works exactly like that. I believe that being sober is a miracle.
We have to follow our steps amd do what we have learned to stay sober.
From there, God takes the wheel. He controls what is out of our control.
Put your faith in God today. Do what you can, and God will handle the rest.
After 13 years of Sobriety, I can promise you, this is the not so secret recipe to success.I want you to go read 2 Chronicles 20. The nations around Josephat were going to attack him. He knew that he couldn't beat them. He ased God for help. God told him to get his armies ready, and prepare for war. Josephat did that. He trusted God. What happened next is a miracle. The armies started killing each other and they were all left dead. Josephats army didn't need to raise a hand. There was so much destruction, it took them 3 days to collect all the plunder. You see, God will handle what you can't. But you need to do your part. And your part is two fold. 1: Do what you can do. 2: Trust God to handle the rest. Sobriety works exactly like that. I believe that being sober is a miracle. We have to follow our steps amd do what we have learned to stay sober. From there, God takes the wheel. He controls what is out of our control. Put your faith in God today. Do what you can, and God will handle the rest. After 13 years of Sobriety, I can promise you, this is the not so secret recipe to success.0 Comments 0 Shares 57 Views3 - God, help us to keep our trust and faith in you.
Let us not forget you in the good and the bad times.
We very easily forget to give you praise and rely on our own strengths. This is where we fail, and where we fail you.
Help us to never forget you in all our times, and to praise you during all good and bad seasons, and to thank you through all good and bad times.
You never promised that life would be an easy ride all the time, but your Word says You will always be there for us.
I pray and declare this in your holy name.
AmenGod, help us to keep our trust and faith in you. Let us not forget you in the good and the bad times. We very easily forget to give you praise and rely on our own strengths. This is where we fail, and where we fail you. Help us to never forget you in all our times, and to praise you during all good and bad seasons, and to thank you through all good and bad times. You never promised that life would be an easy ride all the time, but your Word says You will always be there for us. I pray and declare this in your holy name. Amen2 Comments 0 Shares 329 Views 13 - After David, we had Solomon and the collapse of the King's.
Juda and Israel was split.
Then came King Acer in Juda.
He loved God. Was faithful, and God helped him prosper.
A military from Etheopia of a million soldiers came to attack, and God protected Acer. (Read 2 Chronicles from chapter 12.)
Here's the thing though. Acer turned to his own power later in his life, and God's protection fell from him.
He ended up losing a lot, including his life.
His son however, who took over from him, loved God. and learned to love God from his father's actions, not his teachings.
What can we learn from this?
Trust In God. Not putting your faith in God during the good and the bad will result in you failing, especially in sobriety. God wants us to be faithful to Him, in order for us to receive His multitude of blessings.
Trust God = Blessing.
No Trust = Failure.
see, God doesn't promise that life will always be easy. But He does promise that He will always be there, and putting your trust in Him will see you achieving so many great things in life.
Through trusting God, I am 13 years clean and sober. People may say that is not a miracle, but if you knew me, you would know how miraclulous that is.
Trust in God with your whole heaty today. I promise you will see your life change.After David, we had Solomon and the collapse of the King's. Juda and Israel was split. Then came King Acer in Juda. He loved God. Was faithful, and God helped him prosper. A military from Etheopia of a million soldiers came to attack, and God protected Acer. (Read 2 Chronicles from chapter 12.) Here's the thing though. Acer turned to his own power later in his life, and God's protection fell from him. He ended up losing a lot, including his life. His son however, who took over from him, loved God. and learned to love God from his father's actions, not his teachings. What can we learn from this? Trust In God. Not putting your faith in God during the good and the bad will result in you failing, especially in sobriety. God wants us to be faithful to Him, in order for us to receive His multitude of blessings. Trust God = Blessing. No Trust = Failure. see, God doesn't promise that life will always be easy. But He does promise that He will always be there, and putting your trust in Him will see you achieving so many great things in life. Through trusting God, I am 13 years clean and sober. People may say that is not a miracle, but if you knew me, you would know how miraclulous that is. Trust in God with your whole heaty today. I promise you will see your life change.1 Comments 0 Shares 349 Views7 - After David, we had Solomon and the collapse of the King's.
Juda and Israel was split.
Then came King Acer in Juda.
He loved God. Was faithful, and God helped him prosper.
A military from Etheopia of a million soldiers came to attack, and God protected Acer. (Read 2 Chronicles from chapter 12.)
Here's the thing though. Acer turned to his own power later in his life, and God's protection fell from him.
He ended up losing a lot, including his life.
His son however, who took over from him, loved God. and learned to love God from his father's actions, not his teachings.
What can we learn from this?
Trust In God. Not putting your faith in God during the good and the bad will result in you failing, especially in sobriety. God wants us to be faithful to Him, in order for us to receive His multitude of blessings.
Trust God = Blessing.
No Trust = Failure.
see, God doesn't promise that life will always be easy. But He does promise that He will always be there, and putting your trust in Him will see you achieving so many great things in life.
Through trusting God, I am 13 years clean and sober. People may say that is not a miracle, but if you knew me, you would know how miraclulous that is.
Trust in God with your whole heaty today. I promise you will see your life change.After David, we had Solomon and the collapse of the King's. Juda and Israel was split. Then came King Acer in Juda. He loved God. Was faithful, and God helped him prosper. A military from Etheopia of a million soldiers came to attack, and God protected Acer. (Read 2 Chronicles from chapter 12.) Here's the thing though. Acer turned to his own power later in his life, and God's protection fell from him. He ended up losing a lot, including his life. His son however, who took over from him, loved God. and learned to love God from his father's actions, not his teachings. What can we learn from this? Trust In God. Not putting your faith in God during the good and the bad will result in you failing, especially in sobriety. God wants us to be faithful to Him, in order for us to receive His multitude of blessings. Trust God = Blessing. No Trust = Failure. see, God doesn't promise that life will always be easy. But He does promise that He will always be there, and putting your trust in Him will see you achieving so many great things in life. Through trusting God, I am 13 years clean and sober. People may say that is not a miracle, but if you knew me, you would know how miraclulous that is. Trust in God with your whole heaty today. I promise you will see your life change.0 Comments 0 Shares 48 Views1 - What can we as addicts learn from King David?
Well, he was an adulterer, and he had someone murdered.
But you see, David repented. and he did it sincerely.
From that, God brought us Jesus through David's lineage.
As addicts, we make plenty mistakes. We do plenty wrong. and we sin all the time.
But God, as I said before, is invested in your future, just as he was in King David's.
We going into a weekend, and you don't need to make mistakes. Ask today for forgiveness. Repent. Let God take the wheel.
God loves you, just as much as He loved David.
So ask yourself, if God could take a man that did sin, and through his bloodline, bring us Jesus, who died and rose for us, what do you think God will do for you. The possibilities are endless.What can we as addicts learn from King David? Well, he was an adulterer, and he had someone murdered. But you see, David repented. and he did it sincerely. From that, God brought us Jesus through David's lineage. As addicts, we make plenty mistakes. We do plenty wrong. and we sin all the time. But God, as I said before, is invested in your future, just as he was in King David's. We going into a weekend, and you don't need to make mistakes. Ask today for forgiveness. Repent. Let God take the wheel. God loves you, just as much as He loved David. So ask yourself, if God could take a man that did sin, and through his bloodline, bring us Jesus, who died and rose for us, what do you think God will do for you. The possibilities are endless.0 Comments 0 Shares 285 Views 8 - What can we as addicts learn from King David?
Well, he was an adulterer, and he had someone murdered.
But you see, David repented. and he did it sincerely.
From that, God brought us Jesus through David's lineage.
As addicts, we make plenty mistakes. We do plenty wrong. and we sin all the time.
But God, as I said before, is invested in your future, just as he was in King David's.
We going into a weekend, and you don't need to make mistakes. Ask today for forgiveness. Repent. Let God take the wheel.
God loves you, just as much as He loved David.
So ask yourself, if God could take a man that did sin, and through his bloodline, bring us Jesus, who died and rose for us, what do you think God will do for you. The possibilities are endless.What can we as addicts learn from King David? Well, he was an adulterer, and he had someone murdered. But you see, David repented. and he did it sincerely. From that, God brought us Jesus through David's lineage. As addicts, we make plenty mistakes. We do plenty wrong. and we sin all the time. But God, as I said before, is invested in your future, just as he was in King David's. We going into a weekend, and you don't need to make mistakes. Ask today for forgiveness. Repent. Let God take the wheel. God loves you, just as much as He loved David. So ask yourself, if God could take a man that did sin, and through his bloodline, bring us Jesus, who died and rose for us, what do you think God will do for you. The possibilities are endless.0 Comments 0 Shares 49 Views2 - Lord, today I bring the sick to you.
This prayer is close to home, amd also for those around the world.
I pray for healing, but I also pray that your will be done.
We don't always know Your plan, or why things happen. But we put our trust, faith and love in you.
If it is your will, be with our loved ones, and heal them.
If it is your will, take them into your arms where they no longer feel pain.
Regardless of your will, be with us through the outcome, and help us to stay close to you.
It becomes to easy in victories, and defeats to take our eyes off you, bit help us today to give you praise through it all.
Only you know why things happen. But we put our trust in You, and we thank you for all that is in our life.
Amen.Lord, today I bring the sick to you. This prayer is close to home, amd also for those around the world. I pray for healing, but I also pray that your will be done. We don't always know Your plan, or why things happen. But we put our trust, faith and love in you. If it is your will, be with our loved ones, and heal them. If it is your will, take them into your arms where they no longer feel pain. Regardless of your will, be with us through the outcome, and help us to stay close to you. It becomes to easy in victories, and defeats to take our eyes off you, bit help us today to give you praise through it all. Only you know why things happen. But we put our trust in You, and we thank you for all that is in our life. Amen.4 Comments 0 Shares 310 Views 10 - Many people often ask why we don't see miracles today like in the Bible.
I tend to disagree.
13 years ago, I got home after being drunk again. I had been in a terrible physical fight.
I got home and I had a fight with my mother. In my drunken state, filthy, dirty and covered in rain, I went on to tell her that she should have kept her legs closed and not acted like a prostitute with my dad. That way I would never have been born, and the world would have had one less problem.
Miracle 1:
My mother, instead of getting angry, tool me into her arms, and hugged me. Her only words... I love you.
I don't think many people would have reacted this way.
Miracle 2:
A week later, I was in rehab. I found God, and turned my life around.
Since then, I have been actively involved in my rehab, helping others. And I feel that calling more than ever today.
Some miracles happen over time, and some straight away.
Our eyes are just closed to them.
We ask God for proof that He is there.
But we don't look at what He has done for us.
I urge everyone to look at their life, and see the many miracles that God has done for them.
Because He is as active today in your life, as He was those many many years ago, from the day He created the Earth.0 Comments 0 Shares 52 Views2 - Many people often ask why we don't see miracles today like in the Bible.
I tend to disagree.
13 years ago, I got home after being drunk again. I had been in a terrible physical fight.
I got home and I had a fight with my mother. In my drunken state, filthy, dirty and covered in rain, I went on to tell her that she should have kept her legs closed and not acted like a prostitute with my dad. That way I would never have been born, and the world would have had one less problem.
Miracle 1:
My mother, instead of getting angry, tool me into her arms, and hugged me. Her only words... I love you.
I don't think many people would have reacted this way.
Miracle 2:
A week later, I was in rehab. I found God, and turned my life around.
Since then, I have been actively involved in my rehab, helping others. And I feel that calling more than ever today.
Some miracles happen over time, and some straight away.
Our eyes are just closed to them.
We ask God for proof that He is there.
But we don't look at what He has done for us.
I urge everyone to look at their life, and see the many miracles that God has done for them.
Because He is as active today in your life, as He was those many many years ago, from the day He created the Earth.Many people often ask why we don't see miracles today like in the Bible. I tend to disagree. 13 years ago, I got home after being drunk again. I had been in a terrible physical fight. I got home and I had a fight with my mother. In my drunken state, filthy, dirty and covered in rain, I went on to tell her that she should have kept her legs closed and not acted like a prostitute with my dad. That way I would never have been born, and the world would have had one less problem. Miracle 1: My mother, instead of getting angry, tool me into her arms, and hugged me. Her only words... I love you. I don't think many people would have reacted this way. Miracle 2: A week later, I was in rehab. I found God, and turned my life around. Since then, I have been actively involved in my rehab, helping others. And I feel that calling more than ever today. Some miracles happen over time, and some straight away. Our eyes are just closed to them. We ask God for proof that He is there. But we don't look at what He has done for us. I urge everyone to look at their life, and see the many miracles that God has done for them. Because He is as active today in your life, as He was those many many years ago, from the day He created the Earth.0 Comments 0 Shares 52 Views3 - Many people often ask why we don't see miracles today like in the Bible.
I tend to disagree.
13 years ago, I got home after being drunk again. I had been in a terrible physical fight.
I got home and I had a fight with my mother. In my drunken state, filthy, dirty and covered in rain, I went on to tell her that she should have kept her legs closed and not acted like a prostitute with my dad. That way I would never have been born, and the world would have had one less problem.
Miracle 1:
My mother, instead of getting angry, tool me into her arms, and hugged me. Her only words... I love you.
I don't think many people would have reacted this way.
Miracle 2:
A week later, I was in rehab. I found God, and turned my life around.
Since then, I have been actively involved in my rehab, helping others. And I feel that calling more than ever today.
Some miracles happen over time, and some straight away.
Our eyes are just closed to them.
We ask God for proof that He is there.
But we don't look at what He has done for us.
I urge everyone to look at their life, and see the many miracles that God has done for them.
Because He is as active today in your life, as He was those many many years ago, from the day He created the Earth.Many people often ask why we don't see miracles today like in the Bible. I tend to disagree. 13 years ago, I got home after being drunk again. I had been in a terrible physical fight. I got home and I had a fight with my mother. In my drunken state, filthy, dirty and covered in rain, I went on to tell her that she should have kept her legs closed and not acted like a prostitute with my dad. That way I would never have been born, and the world would have had one less problem. Miracle 1: My mother, instead of getting angry, tool me into her arms, and hugged me. Her only words... I love you. I don't think many people would have reacted this way. Miracle 2: A week later, I was in rehab. I found God, and turned my life around. Since then, I have been actively involved in my rehab, helping others. And I feel that calling more than ever today. Some miracles happen over time, and some straight away. Our eyes are just closed to them. We ask God for proof that He is there. But we don't look at what He has done for us. I urge everyone to look at their life, and see the many miracles that God has done for them. Because He is as active today in your life, as He was those many many years ago, from the day He created the Earth.3 Comments 0 Shares 255 Views 8 - I pray in the loving and forgiving name of Christ. AmenI pray in the loving and forgiving name of Christ. AmenLord, I pray today for mercy and forgiveness.
We have all fallen short of the Glory of God, but help us to not forget that Jesus died for us. Let that memory take over us, and ensure that we are reminded that we are forgiven. Let us repent with open hearts, and feel your mercy pour over us.
in your Holy Name.
Amen.0 Comments 0 Shares 55 Views2 - Lord, I pray today for mercy and forgiveness.
We have all fallen short of the Glory of God, but help us to not forget that Jesus died for us. Let that memory take over us, and ensure that we are reminded that we are forgiven. Let us repent with open hearts, and feel your mercy pour over us.
in your Holy Name.
Amen.Lord, I pray today for mercy and forgiveness. We have all fallen short of the Glory of God, but help us to not forget that Jesus died for us. Let that memory take over us, and ensure that we are reminded that we are forgiven. Let us repent with open hearts, and feel your mercy pour over us. in your Holy Name. Amen.7 Comments 1 Shares 228 Views 12 - You know what the hardest thing about recovery is?
It’s not just quitting the substance.
It’s changing…
your whole life.
Because change sounds good…
until it costs you something.
See, a lot of us say we want freedom…
but we don’t always want to let go of what’s familiar.
Even if what’s familiar is killing us.
Some people reading this,
you’re not just addicted to a substance.
You’re addicted to a lifestyle.
The people.
The habits.
The environment.
And deep down you already know…
if you really change…
some of that has to go.
And that’s the part nobody talks about.
Because letting go hurts.
Walking away hurts.
Outgrowing people hurts.
But hear this.
Just because something is familiar…
does not mean it’s good for you.
The Bible says:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2 from Epistle to the Romans
Transformation means change.
Not surface-level change.
Deep change.
The kind that shifts how you think…
how you move…
how you live.
And here’s the truth.
Some people can’t go where you’re going.
Not because you’re better than them.
But because they’re committed to a version of you…
that you’re trying to leave behind.
You can’t heal in the same environment that broke you.
Let that sink in.
And yes…
it’s uncomfortable.
It’s lonely sometimes.
It feels like you’re starting over.
But listen carefully.
God never calls you to stay stuck.
The Bible says:
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”
— Isaiah 43:18–19 from Book of Isaiah
A new thing.
Not a slightly improved version of your old life.
Something new.
So here’s the real question.
Are you willing…
to let go of what’s behind you…
to step into what’s ahead?
Because recovery isn’t just about what you’re leaving.
It’s about who you’re becoming.
And yes…
not everyone is going to understand your change.
Some people will question it.
Some people will resist it.
Some people will try to pull you back.
But you have to decide…
is your future worth protecting?
Because you can’t walk into freedom…
while holding onto chains.
So if God is calling you higher…
don’t look back.
Don’t negotiate.
Don’t hesitate.
Step forward.
Even if it’s uncomfortable.
Even if it’s lonely.
Even if it’s hard.
Because on the other side of that decision…
is the life you’ve been praying for.
And it starts…
with change0 Comments 0 Shares 52 Views1 - Lord, today I ask that you open my eyes, the same you you opened Elishas assistants eyes when they were surrounded by enemies, only to see the armies of Heaven around them, protecting them.
Let us feel your presence with us today, and know that we are not alone.
in your Holy name I pray.
AmenLord, today I ask that you open my eyes, the same you you opened Elishas assistants eyes when they were surrounded by enemies, only to see the armies of Heaven around them, protecting them. Let us feel your presence with us today, and know that we are not alone. in your Holy name I pray. Amen3 Comments 0 Shares 247 Views 9 - You know what the hardest thing about recovery is?
It’s not just quitting the substance.
It’s changing…
your whole life.
Because change sounds good…
until it costs you something.
See, a lot of us say we want freedom…
but we don’t always want to let go of what’s familiar.
Even if what’s familiar is killing us.
Some people reading this
you’re not just addicted to a substance.
You’re addicted to a lifestyle.
The people.
The habits.
The environment.
And deep down you already know…
if you really change…
some of that has to go.
And that’s the part nobody talks about.
Because letting go hurts.
Walking away hurts.
Outgrowing people hurts.
But hear this.
Just because something is familiar…
does not mean it’s good for you.
The Bible says:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2 from Epistle to the Romans
Transformation means change.
Not surface-level change.
Deep change.
The kind that shifts how you think…
how you move…
how you live.
And here’s the truth.
Some people can’t go where you’re going.
Not because you’re better than them.
But because they’re committed to a version of you…
that you’re trying to leave behind.
You can’t heal in the same environment that broke you.
Let that sink in.
And yeah…
it’s uncomfortable.
It’s lonely sometimes.
It feels like you’re starting over.
But listen carefully.
God never calls you to stay stuck.
The Bible says:
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”
— Isaiah 43:18–19 from Book of Isaiah
A new thing.
Not a slightly improved version of your old life.
Something new.
So here’s the real question.
Are you willing…
to let go of what’s behind you…
to step into what’s ahead?
Because recovery isn’t just about what you’re leaving.
It’s about who you’re becoming.
And yeah…
not everyone is going to understand your change.
Some people will question it.
Some people will resist it.
Some people will try to pull you back.
But you have to decide…
is your future worth protecting?
Because you can’t walk into freedom…
while holding onto chains.
So if God is calling you higher…
don’t look back.
Don’t negotiate.
Don’t hesitate.
Step forward.
Even if it’s uncomfortable.
Even if it’s lonely.
Even if it’s hard.
Because on the other side of that decision…
is the life you’ve been praying for.
And it starts…
with changeYou know what the hardest thing about recovery is? It’s not just quitting the substance. It’s changing… your whole life. Because change sounds good… until it costs you something. See, a lot of us say we want freedom… but we don’t always want to let go of what’s familiar. Even if what’s familiar is killing us. Some people reading this you’re not just addicted to a substance. You’re addicted to a lifestyle. The people. The habits. The environment. And deep down you already know… if you really change… some of that has to go. And that’s the part nobody talks about. Because letting go hurts. Walking away hurts. Outgrowing people hurts. But hear this. Just because something is familiar… does not mean it’s good for you. The Bible says: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 from Epistle to the Romans Transformation means change. Not surface-level change. Deep change. The kind that shifts how you think… how you move… how you live. And here’s the truth. Some people can’t go where you’re going. Not because you’re better than them. But because they’re committed to a version of you… that you’re trying to leave behind. You can’t heal in the same environment that broke you. Let that sink in. And yeah… it’s uncomfortable. It’s lonely sometimes. It feels like you’re starting over. But listen carefully. God never calls you to stay stuck. The Bible says: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” — Isaiah 43:18–19 from Book of Isaiah A new thing. Not a slightly improved version of your old life. Something new. So here’s the real question. Are you willing… to let go of what’s behind you… to step into what’s ahead? Because recovery isn’t just about what you’re leaving. It’s about who you’re becoming. And yeah… not everyone is going to understand your change. Some people will question it. Some people will resist it. Some people will try to pull you back. But you have to decide… is your future worth protecting? Because you can’t walk into freedom… while holding onto chains. So if God is calling you higher… don’t look back. Don’t negotiate. Don’t hesitate. Step forward. Even if it’s uncomfortable. Even if it’s lonely. Even if it’s hard. Because on the other side of that decision… is the life you’ve been praying for. And it starts… with change2 Comments 2 Shares 263 Views 6 - 13 years clean and sober. And if there is one thing I can tell people to Remember it's this:
God doesn't call perfect people, the same way a doctor doesn't heal those in good health.
God takes those who have been sinful, who have done wrong, and who have turned away from Him, and uses them to grow His people, and bring people to Him.
Paul persecuted and killed Christians, but he ended up developing the modern day Church.
The lesson is this, God is not worried about your past, but He is invested in your future. Focus on what you can do to honour God for being with you through it all. Everyone has a history, but at the same time, everyone can write their future. I choose God to move me in my future. Amen.13 years clean and sober. And if there is one thing I can tell people to Remember it's this: God doesn't call perfect people, the same way a doctor doesn't heal those in good health. God takes those who have been sinful, who have done wrong, and who have turned away from Him, and uses them to grow His people, an🙏d bring people to Him. Paul persecuted and killed Christians, but he ended up developing the modern day Church. The lesson is this, God is not worried about your past, but He is invested in your future. Focus on what you can do to honour God for being with you through it all. Everyone has a history, but at the same time, everyone can write their future. I choose God to move me in my future. Amen.
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