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I was saved at age 5. Grew up in a "Christian home" but my parents faught more than I can probably remember. It was a dysfunctional home. Although she has denied it, my mother was abusive (verbally and physically) toward me as a child and teen. I had a lot of pent up anger but didn't realize just how much until I married and began abusing my wife. 9 months into our marriage and the military (I was active duty) became invovled and transported me to military Phsyc ward where I stayed for 3 1/2 weeks. During that time frame, I spent much time in God's Word and in prayer that God began to change my heart and help me become honest with myself and others about what I was doing. After release, my wife and I sought counselling. We continued to have daily struggles but I was no longer physically abusive to her. However, it would be many years later that I would actually be confronted by a brother in Christ who boldly told me that he and some other men at church did NOT like the way I was treating my wife and children. After fronting my pride, the Holy Spirit began to work on me again. He began changing me even more as I spent time in His Word. I also began to listen mostly to praise4 and worship music which was instrumental in my life changes. Today, we are still human and we still struggle but because of Jesus Christ in our life, we are not where we were years ago. Today we have a ministry to others who are walking the road we had walked. God is gracious to use us to help others. It is humbling. 2Co 12:9 - And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Click HERE to return to the edited story Click HERE to create a banner that links to this story! Your e-mail address will be kept private!
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