Pulled from darkness

[sean91]

I grew up in a christian family as a kid, my parents divorced when I was 17. I started smoking weed daily thinking It was making things better, little did I know It was the worst thing I could have ever done. I became so consumed, by 20 i started smoking dabs which took me even further into the darkness, I worked numerous jobs, I stayed broke all the time. After hitting rock bottom one day, with no food in the fridge, no work in sight, I broke down, I started to really think about my life, and what purpose I serve. It had been years since I had prayed but I broke down and started praying, "God please show me a different life, take this addiction and lifestyle from me, show me the path you have paved for me". Immediately I could feel his presence, I could feel my anxiety and pain being lifted from me, I opened my eyes and was shocked to see how much things lit up. It was as if I was renewed inside and out. I could feel the change within my heart. I went to sleep that night and woke up the next morning to a phone call from my former boss letting me know he had 2 months of work for me, I couldn't believe my ears. I got out of bed with the most motivation I ever had, the most strength I've ever had. From that day on I've had a burning desire in my heart to spread the word of Christ. I read my bible daily, I pray morning and night. I completely lost all desire to drink or smoke over night, It's truly amazing how he took all of that from me, I depended on weed so heavily and would have never thought I would go a day without. He took my old life and threw it away and handed me a brand new life, I became a man that day, I look back on my old self and cry. I've realized how he's been here for me all this time carrying me through all the damage I've done to myself and I didn't even acknowledge him. I turn 25 November 18th, It's a shame it took me 25 years to find God. I'm just truly amazed how he has lit me up like a Christmas tree. I went from nothing to wide awake, happy to just have 1 more day to seek his plan. I'm a tough man that's been through a lot but tears roll down my cheeks as I write this, I'll stop my ramble here to say a prayer for you all! God bless!

 

[Widlast]

I'm glad you found Him. That's quite a testimony you have there.
Yes, it is amazing what He can do. More folks should trust Him.
Years ago I smoked cigarettes, they were slowly killing me but I thought I'd never be able to live without them.
I prayed about it, within a week the desire to smoke just "went away". Haven't smoked in 16 years now, have no desire to.
I still drink though, I'm part Irish, it's required.

 

[sean91]

I'm glad you found Him. That's quite a testimony you have there.
Yes, it is amazing what He can do. More folks should trust Him.
Years ago I smoked cigarettes, they were slowly killing me but I thought I'd never be able to live without them.
I prayed about it, within a week the desire to smoke just "went away". Haven't smoked in 16 years now, have no desire to.
I still drink though, I'm part Irish, it's required.

Thank you for reading, his works are amazing, congratulations for 16 years without smoking! That's great!

 

[davidcrosby]

Love the testimony sean, and I've lived that past. At the age of 38 (16 years ago) our Lord also turned my life around. But your words here have made me realize the zeal I've been missing for Him. Yeah, thanks bro, I do need that passion of His presence once again.

 

[sean91]

Love the testimony sean, and I've lived that past. At the age of 38 (16 years ago) our Lord also turned my life around. But your words here have made me realize the zeal I've been missing for Him. Yeah, thanks bro, I do need that passion of His presence once again.

Thank you for taking the time to read my testimony, I hope the best for you.

 

[brinny]

Thank you for sharing you precious testimony.

God bless you brother.

 

[Greg Merrill]

Sounds like you are obedient to 1 Peter 2:9. What is missing from your "written" testimony however is any word about repentance, confession of sin, Luke 13:3; Romans 10:13; and receival of Christ as Savior, John 1:12. You may have done all this, but just haven't stated it in this post. You don't want to be like those in Matthew 7:21-23 who did a lot of good things in Jesus name, yet had not called upon Him to be their Savior. You don't want to send that message to others, to call on the Lord and he will deliver you from your troubles, ... and leave out the sin issue. Just trying to be helpful.