The World will Consume You

You know, I really thought I was a good person before Jesus found me. The truth is, I was only looking out for myself. I was full of shame and pride and lies.

Until Jesus saved me at 46, I was hopeless. I spent my entire life addicted to alcohol, drugs, and womanizing, chasing any worldly thing that would give me an escape from the shame that I was experiencing. I knew that it was a dead end, that nothing of this world would fix me. I was lost and hurting people around me with my actions, including my son, who took a back seat to my selfish desires.

Slowly I realized that the way I was living was a lie. That there was truth in Jesus, and that he is who he says he is. I am hopelessly a sinner and cannot save myself.

Jesus loved me anyway. He took this broken person and paid the price for a lifetime of sins.

It's not easy, but I'm learning to trust in Him. I'm seven years sober now, married, and committed to a new fellowship with other believers. Every day I try and take up the cross, put others ahead of myself, including my new wife, and commit to a deeper love relationship with our lord and savior. Life is so different now that I know he is there looking out for me, and that all I need to do is surrender to him.

I know that Jesus is who he says he is, and that I can trust in his word. My faith is a journey and it continues to grow daily, and I know that as long as I continue to put my faith in Him, I will have eternal life with him in heaven.