Today I am writing about the recovery story of someone very near to my heart. For personal reasons I am going to change names, lets name this person, Bob.
When Bob was just 15 years old, he started using drugs and in a matter of about 5 years, his life began to spiral out of control. He had over twenty jobs between the ages of 15 and 20 but eventually became unemployable. He quit sports and did not graduate high school. He was arrested 14 times in one year and ended up overdosing, looking death in the eye. he felt like he had no hope, there was nothing left for him to live for.
Bob says "I felt so alone. I tried everything I could to stop. I did not want to continue to hurt my family but it was a disease that I could not cure on my own."
Soon after Bob's visit to the hospital, he was sitting at home when he got a call from an old friend inviting him to go to church. Being as though Bob had not been to church since he was about 10 years old, and was striving to become a better version of himself he figured it couldn't hurt. That Sunday, his entire life changed. I am not sure what was said in the sermon but from the way Bob talks about it, it seems as though that was the day he devoted his life to Christ and made the vow to help himself and change his path for life. He realized that this was not a battle he could conquer on his own but through trust in Jesus Christ he is able to perform miracles.
Soon after that, he went to rehab and went back to school. Got his degree and now runs his own business. Bob has wife and 3 kids and lives a very happy life. If it were not for that call from an old friend that Sunday he is not sure where his life would have ended up.
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When Bob was just 15 years old, he started using drugs and in a matter of about 5 years, his life began to spiral out of control. He had over twenty jobs between the ages of 15 and 20 but eventually became unemployable. He quit sports and did not graduate high school. He was arrested 14 times in one year and ended up overdosing, looking death in the eye. he felt like he had no hope, there was nothing left for him to live for.
Bob says "I felt so alone. I tried everything I could to stop. I did not want to continue to hurt my family but it was a disease that I could not cure on my own."
Soon after Bob's visit to the hospital, he was sitting at home when he got a call from an old friend inviting him to go to church. Being as though Bob had not been to church since he was about 10 years old, and was striving to become a better version of himself he figured it couldn't hurt. That Sunday, his entire life changed. I am not sure what was said in the sermon but from the way Bob talks about it, it seems as though that was the day he devoted his life to Christ and made the vow to help himself and change his path for life. He realized that this was not a battle he could conquer on his own but through trust in Jesus Christ he is able to perform miracles.
Soon after that, he went to rehab and went back to school. Got his degree and now runs his own business. Bob has wife and 3 kids and lives a very happy life. If it were not for that call from an old friend that Sunday he is not sure where his life would have ended up.
#psychstory
what a cool story!!! thank you for sharing it!! Jesus truly does change lives and i love to hear stories of how he does!!
ReplyDeleteKourtney, I always love reading your blogs. This one really touched my heart and am really aware of God's capability. I'm so glad your friend bob is doing good. People can overcome anything with the right support system and help they need. God is good.
ReplyDeleteKourt! This blog was truly inspiring. It's crazy how the gift of God works in mysterious ways. Gotta love that man. I'm really happy to hear that Bob found Jesus and is thriving now. Great blog girly! cannot wait to read more :)
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