David: I grew up in a home focused on success and achievement. Jesus was an after thought. In college, I was a president in the fraternity community. I was a blasphemer against God. I drank excessively and had sex before marriage. After college, I took my first job. I still drank excessively and was focused on living the good life. The job ended up not working out, which brought me back home. I got another job, but chose to seek help from a medium. Though I found temporary peace from her powers, it wasn’t the peace only God can give.
It wasn’t until I started seeking Christ that I was able to begin feeling His comfort. I started reading the Bible and I found a love for Jesus. However, I was still confused about other religions and the new age movement. It wasn’t until November 2013, that I saw a Billy Graham special on TV that made me fall to my knees and weep for Jesus to be my Savior. I began to repent of the things of my past.
In the winter of 2013, I found myself battling psychosis. The enemy (Satan) was attacking my mind. This has been an ongoing battle, but Jesus has been my crutch. I could hear the enemy shouting death threats to me and accusing me of past sins. It was an audible voice. However, there was another voice. It was Jesus. He calmed my mind and began healing me. The more I read the Bible and recited verses, the more God has protected me from the attacks.
I also battle anxiety and depression. I have been a runner for 18 years. I ran in high school and college. I am now a marathoner. It’s a release for me and it’s a gift God gave me. He has renewed my mind to focus on Heavenly things and not worldly things. God blessed me with a beautiful wife. We have been married for 4 years. God has provided me with work. I used to work in a cube, but now I work helping runner enthusiasts like me. I go into battle everyday, but I wear the full armor of God and I receive a renewed hope each day.
