The G Word!!!!

I spoke last week about the top 20 lessons I have learned throughout my 8 years of being free from addiction. I am going to expand a bit deeper on them and hoping that I can inspire you to live YOUR best life.

We here it all the time don’t we? The G word….it’s almost like saying the “f word” or any other swear words at times. You all know what I am not talking about, it’s big and scary!

I am talking about Gorilla!!!!

Kidding, just had to break the ice a bit to get you ready before I start talking about God. Whoops there it is, the G word, GOD!

People have no issue saying things like God this and God that, but can’t talk about how great He is or what He has done in their lives?

I find it hard to believe. But, hey I get it…I’ve been there. I used to have no belief what so ever in God. Heck, I would even laugh at those that did. I loved taking credit for the great things I did and blaming others for the mistakes I made. From the drugs, greed, money, women I would fill anything in my life to try to make me happy. But something was always missing and I began to question myself and the consistent lack of hope, doubt and pridefulness that I carried around with me. 

It wasn’t until I got a nudge from a client to take a knee. I was hurt and spiritually empty. I had to realize that I am not in control and give my life to the ONE WHO IS. I gave my life to Jesus Christ on September 30th 2014. I sincerely felt like a monkey had come off my back. Seriously!

The first thing I did was call the person I blamed a lot of my problems on…my Mom. I simply called her to tell her how sorry I was and that I loved her. Something I hadn’t done all my life. Sincerely tell her so. It was at that point that I started to believe…this God thing might be real.

I began praying daily. Reading the bible daily. Going to church and small groups weekly. Things I never thought in a million years I would do. 

Shortly after, things started to fall into place. I found deeper purpose in life. I began finding peace with my past and hope for my future. 

I had to surrender. I needed let go of the pride that I held onto and realizing that’s it not about me. It’s about living my life for someone else. That’s purpose. 

God and Jesus get a bad rap at times. We try to get too technical about it and talk out of turn. We need to learn that being a man of Faith and a follower of Christ has taught me some serious lessons:

1.    Serve others

2.    Be grateful

3.    Don’t take things personally

4.    Let go of pride

5.    Treat others with respect

6.    Love unconditionally

7.    Be genuine

8.    Forgive

9.    Work hard

10. Seek wisdom   

Now don’t you think if we all could follow these ten things, the world could be a better place?

That is what I have learned from following the “G word…” I am not saying you will or should learn every one of those things. But, I encourage you to check it out for yourself and see what lessons you learn to apply to your life and make someone elses life better.

You must learn to let go. Be content with the way your life is going and know that it’s God’s life and He is proud of you!

Your life is a blessing each day and remember that you ARE living on borrowed time. Don’t be afraid to use the “G word” to better your life and make someone else around you better!