Eight years ago today I started a journey of sobriety which in time led to my life change. This has been one of the hardest and best accomplishments of my life. There is not one thing I regret about becoming sober. To be able to understand what the Lord has done for me and in me by helping me get sober is something I must pass on.
It was very hard and there was many times that I thought I would fall down hard. But I have realized, I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength Philippians 4:13.
Without sobriety I would not be married to my wonderful wife, who has given me so much support. Thank you my love for your support, I love you so much. I probably would not have 3 of my kids. To be able to say no to getting bombed everyday or even just every weekend has given me so much confidence in my self. I am so happy that I can work through my problems or ask for help now instead of just going to the bar and "drinking my problems away". I chose to love myself, my family and most of all Jesus enough to get sober.
My life was a wreck because I chose to worship something other than Jesus. I chose to worship alcohol and for a while drugs. I also worshipped money, my job, women and sports. Jesus got me to sober up and I give Him all the glory for it!!!! But I think the biggest thing is that God was preparing me for a better life and something bigger. He was planning a big triumph from from what was a tragedy. The Lord has blessed me in sobering up, now it's my time to give back and help as many people as I can. This is true LIFE CHANGE and I could not be more blessed to have a second chance at life.
So it is with this I say thank you to the One who has given me life, not just once but for a second time. Father, thank you for the forgiveness, grace and mercy He has given me. The life change that has happened in me can only come from Him. Jesus, thank you for teaching me what is important in life.
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2
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