I grew up my whole life with one foot in "The World" and one foot in Church. My mother was a single mother raising myself and my sister in the low income housing projects and on welfare. She was save shortly after i was born and has attended and taught Sunday school my whole life. Growing up in poverty and around gangs but also in church every Sunday and Wednesday left me conflicted and at 8 years old i became a crip. I gang banged, sold drugs, robbed people, shot at people and was shot at on a regular basis from that time untill my first son was born almost 11 years ago. At that point i slowed down but continued with other aspects of the lifestyle until my 2nd son was about 3 years old (he is seven now). For the last 12 years i was with the mother of my 3 children but we never married. We lived like heathens sexually in ways i would never admit to anyone buy Jesus. To make a long story short. She abandoned myself and my 3 kids 2 months ago. My youngest child (Will be 1 year old tomorrow) has what they believe to be a cancerous growth on his leg and major lung problems. My oldest is having a very hard time in school and the middle child is having extreme emotional issues. In the midst of all this two weeks ago i re dedicated myself to the lord. I asked him to give me peace and understanding and today during all of this trouble i am truly happier then i have been my entire life! God id so good. I'm looking forward to my continued walk with and growth in Christ!
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That's a great testimony! I'm glad that you rededicated. 
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God is good, all the time. Even when we are in our darkest trials he is good. Even in the mist of the deepest pain he is good. Welcome back Brother.
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Thank you all so much. Everyone in real life is commenting on how i have changed so drastically. I try to tell them why but their ears are closed right now. But i pray every day to be a light and a good example to others.
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Just an update on what is going on with me and my family. I posted this in the praise report section but wanted to copy it and share it with you folks as well
Let me just give you the cliff notes on whats been going on in my life the last couple of years so you can fully understand what god has done in my life. My wife and have been living a life of full sexual and moral depravity for the last 12 years. we have both been miserable people. I have been plagued by anxiety and panic attacks so bad i wouldn't use the phone or leave the house for months at a time and because of this i started getting disability payments of only $800 a month. We made all of our money in an illegal manner. I loved my children but was hardley involved in any part of their lives. 2 months ago my wife got up and left myself and my children. My youngest son who just turned 1 yesterday started having a tumor like growth on his leg. The doctors in our town were talking about cancer and amputating his leg. I also found out during this time that the same child had severe lung problems my wife never told me about or treated. I was also over weight and smoked and had tried to fix these problems myself with never any luck. My only car was also breaking down and i had no money to fix it.2 weeks ago i called upon the lord to take the drivers seat and admitted that i could not do this alone. In this last 2 weeks i have had zero panic attacks. I have quit smoking. I have lost weight (10 pounds). The baby went to a specialist in another town and we found out it is not cancer. He does not need a amputation on his leg. His lungs in just two weeks are greatly improved. I am happier then i have been since i was a child. My car was not only fixed but fixed for free! I am enrolled in college classes that will start in January. My children are still hurting very bad but we have a closer relationship then we ever have and i look forward every day to being a part of their life. My wife is still gone and still sinning and has told me that she is not saved but i pray for her everyday several times a day. Nothing in my life is perfect but praise be to god my life compared to two months ago is like night and day! I wake up every morning now and praise god for another wonderful day.
Let me just give you the cliff notes on whats been going on in my life the last couple of years so you can fully understand what god has done in my life. My wife and have been living a life of full sexual and moral depravity for the last 12 years. we have both been miserable people. I have been plagued by anxiety and panic attacks so bad i wouldn't use the phone or leave the house for months at a time and because of this i started getting disability payments of only $800 a month. We made all of our money in an illegal manner. I loved my children but was hardley involved in any part of their lives. 2 months ago my wife got up and left myself and my children. My youngest son who just turned 1 yesterday started having a tumor like growth on his leg. The doctors in our town were talking about cancer and amputating his leg. I also found out during this time that the same child had severe lung problems my wife never told me about or treated. I was also over weight and smoked and had tried to fix these problems myself with never any luck. My only car was also breaking down and i had no money to fix it.2 weeks ago i called upon the lord to take the drivers seat and admitted that i could not do this alone. In this last 2 weeks i have had zero panic attacks. I have quit smoking. I have lost weight (10 pounds). The baby went to a specialist in another town and we found out it is not cancer. He does not need a amputation on his leg. His lungs in just two weeks are greatly improved. I am happier then i have been since i was a child. My car was not only fixed but fixed for free! I am enrolled in college classes that will start in January. My children are still hurting very bad but we have a closer relationship then we ever have and i look forward every day to being a part of their life. My wife is still gone and still sinning and has told me that she is not saved but i pray for her everyday several times a day. Nothing in my life is perfect but praise be to god my life compared to two months ago is like night and day! I wake up every morning now and praise god for another wonderful day.
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No doubt that the Lord can and does work miracles in our lives, if we let Him. It is really sad that many reject Him and are handicapped in their lives because of it. Until we surrender we never know just how unfortunate we really are. Welcome to the family of God once again. None of us are perfect but we do thank Him every day for each day. I hope you stay on His path and that He leads you where He wants you to go in your life. You have a great testimony that will only grow over time. I have no doubt that God will use you in some way that only you can fill. We'll be praying for you and praise the Lord for healing your young son.
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Amen! Wow, what an awesome God we serve! We know that when we are going through difficult trials, God is right there taking care of us, wanting to help. He is such a loving God. The moment we give everything over to Him, He takes control and helps us return to His loving care.
Now that you are back with Him, find a good Bible believing church and grow in Him! Continue to live your life for Him. As the trials continue to come, lean on Him and allow Him to help you through them. Make sure you find fellow believers to fellowship with and perhaps get involved in a small group Bible study.
Praise God for your awesome testimony! I hope He continues to bless you!
Now that you are back with Him, find a good Bible believing church and grow in Him! Continue to live your life for Him. As the trials continue to come, lean on Him and allow Him to help you through them. Make sure you find fellow believers to fellowship with and perhaps get involved in a small group Bible study.
Praise God for your awesome testimony! I hope He continues to bless you!
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Thank you! I have found a wonderful bible believing baptist church that i have been attending regularly. My kids are in Awanas. My son oldest will be joining the youth group next school year. We have gone from watrching tv for fun and listening to secular rap to playing board games, reading the bible together, listening to Holy Hip Hop and baking cookies together. Yup you heard that right! The big tattooed bald headed ex gang banger throws an apron on and bakes cookies with my kids. If that's not a huge change i don't know what is! Praise God!
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Welcome Brother. What You Have Done Is Not In Vain. God Has A Master PLAN For Each Of Us. YOU HAVE A MIGHTY PURPOSE HERE ON EARTH AND SO DOES YOUR SEEDS.
Praise God For The Victory In Every Area Of Your Life. God Is Love. Jesus Is Lord.
Be Encouraged. God Has Much More Blessings Ahead For You And Your Family.
Praise God For The Victory In Every Area Of Your Life. God Is Love. Jesus Is Lord.
Be Encouraged. God Has Much More Blessings Ahead For You And Your Family.
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