He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure. (Psalm 40:2 ESV)
I know that I have written in the past about my "wild" period. It was my early twenties and I was on top of the world. While all my friends were in college, working part-time jobs to get by, I had a job in Information Technology. I thought I was the best thing since sliced bread. I also thought that I didn't need church. Translation: I turned away from God.
All was great...for a while. But battles with alcohol, and a feeling of loneliness settled in. I could not find the happiness I was looking for...anywhere. Then one day, I just stopped. I realized my lifestyle had become destructive. I stopped drinking, cold turkey. I bought a house, things were looking brighter. But I was still missing something in my life. I still thought I could do it all without God.
Then something amazing happened. I met my wife, and she laid down the law. I remember telling her that I had made an appointment for a flying lesson on Sunday morning. She told me that if we were going to have a relationship, I needed to go to church.
Well it's a good thing I listened. And I am thankful that my parents instilled Chritian beliefs in me. The combination of the two allowed the Holy Spirit to work in me. Since that time, I have had many challenges from career issues, going back to school, raising kids, health issues. And through them all, my rock and salvation allowed me to face them head on.
I thank God everyday for everything He has given me and the opportunities He has provided.
God bless you.
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