I got out of a drug and alcohol rehab center about 6 years ago. In a short time I gave my life to Jesus Christ. It wasn't mine any more and for me it was an easy concept to understand as my way didn't work!!! My will or what I call my soul, where Ive operated from for most of my life was a different battle. My soul includes my mind, will and emotions. Meaning, I do what I want, when I want, as often as I want and it better make me feel good!! You probably know someone like that. Once I was out of treatment, I almost immediately started
work driving heavy equipment. One day as I arrived at work the yard was shut
down due to an excess of rain. I stopped in at my parent’s house and my dad was
home so we had breakfast and watched a teaching video. The man explained
Matthew 6:33, about seeking God first and having God supply all other needs.
Huh, I thought. I pretty much did most of my life backwards so maybe this guy
is right. I challenged God: You got me sober; no one else could do that, how
about you get me a job. That day I quit my job as a heavy equipment operator
and began to seek God first.
I went anywhere God was. I kept busier than when I was
working. I went to every bible study, prayer meeting, A.A. meeting; anywhere
and anything that I could learn or serve at. I never asked or looked for a job.
I was testing God and was sure he didn’t need my help. Six months went by. We
made trips to the local food bank, we found groceries on our front step and
there was always gas in the car. It was humbling, but all our needs were met.
One day after a bible study at a housing ministry for
mentally ill men, the director asked me if I would like a job working at one of
the houses. I felt God say “this is the job I got for you”. I had tears in my
eyes as I answered yes.
My first year working at Jericho Road, I provided supervision
at a care home for men who struggle with mental illness. That job taught me to
love unconditionally and built the foundation for my service to God now. I love
helping people and passing on what God is teaching me, and I know this job
helps me more than it helps them. 5 years later and still working on surrendering my will on a daily biases, I direct a 12 bed, addiction treatment program. The bible tells me to be spirit led. That is my battle daily. Surrendering to Gods will and not mine. When I do, God can work thru me. Join with me in this battle and God will use you in ways you would never imagine. "Make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God"
THANK YOU JESUS!!!!
THANK YOU JESUS!!!!