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| Status Update |
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friends 49 hours ago...
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has lost 27 lbs since mid May! Feeling GREAT! 268 hours ago...
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has lost 23 lbs since mid May!!! I feel better than I have felt in a very long time! 4 hours ago...
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has lost 20 lbs in just over 5 weeks now! 4 minutes ago...
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Scott is has lost 16 lbs in 3 weeks!!! 4 minutes ago...
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| David's Testimony |
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I was in church from my earliest memories. My father had studies briefly for the ministry and my mother had been a summer missionary while in college.
I was born with a severe visual impairment. A combination of genetic traits that left me seeing (with glasses) about 10% of what "normal" people see. Bright lights hurt my eyes and I burn in the sun.
I guess I always knew about God and all the stories from the Sunday school and Vacation Bible school lessons. They made interesting bed-time stories. We were in church every Sunday and even on the odd Wednesday. It was what we did. It was not who we were. I knew about God. I did not Know Him.
When my family relocated in the late '70s I hit a wall emotionally. I began to rebel. My grades suffered and I alienated myself from my peers by my actions and attitudes. Depressed, dejected I even contemplated suicide. I simply did not want to go on if I had to be so different and sad. I distinctly remember at 8 years old lying in bed and asking God to save me. To have Jesus Christ enter my heart and make my life a better one. ... Nothing happened.
I can't tell you exactly what I expected at 8, but nothing tangible changed in my day to day as a result of my "conversion". I guess all the "warm fuzzies" that you hear about in Sunday school were supposed to wash over me and may be all bubbly and annoyingly sweet. Well... That never happened. I continued to rebel. I stole things. I was destructive to property. I still entertained ideas of suicide. My parents saw it and tried to help. Nothing seemed to work.
A few years later and a few schools and I began to grow. I stopped thinking that ending it would be a solution. i would succeed and "show them"! I would prove them all wrong.
One summer as I was beginning to change my outlook on life, I attended a church camp. It was the first camp I was allowed to attend as a youth. That camp really began to put things into perspective. I began to see that salvation was not a one-sided thing. There was some responsibility on my part as well. Jesus would save me, but I still had to live my life. I had to chose how I would live that life.
That year, I decided to "rededicate" my life to Christ. I made a public profession and was baptized. I had never told anyone about those nighs pleading with God to save me. Begging for my soul to be healed. I doubt my parents ever knew just how desperate I was at such an early age. They were scared for me anyway, but I am sure they had no idea just how low things were at times.
Well, I got baptized and began attending church more regularly. (willingly) My friendships centered on my church. I attended school away from my church so I had sets of friends at both school and church. I really wanted to make a change. I wanted to allow Christ to make the changes in my life that needed making. I became involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. I wrestled, ran track, and was even the School Mascot. My life had truly become a dream.
I was far from perfect though and I certainly was no saint. God always saw me through, but I certainly had times of trouble. I stumbled often, but I always managed to find my way back to my Father. It never ceases to amaze me that God can be so patient with our foolishness. I am so grateful for His willingness to wait out the stupid times and love us in spite of ourselves.
Through all these times there was one friend who never seemed to fail me. We met at church early in High School. This person was (like me) relocated to Atlanta at a young age and had a hard ime of it. She too had had a few years of rough adjustment. She had her times of trouble in school, family, and even church. Through it all we were there as constant friends and companions to commiserate and console. We saw one another through several bad relationships too. I never seemed to matter who the other was dating, we were always friends. I loverd her parents as my own as well.
After several failed attempts to secure my own companion in life I eventually stopped looking for the person I wanted and decided that God had already given me the person He wanted for me. I had a friend who wanted the same things. A friend who knew my pains, joy, and even my dreams and still loved mt. A friend who (most importantly) loved Jesus. God had to have put this woman in my life for a reason. Well, at long last, God allowed her to see it too. She is now my wife and there is not a single day that I do not believe she is my true soul mate. Our goals are one. Our dreams are one. We both Love God and want Jesus to make a difference in the lives of those we encounter. ...Especially our kids.
So what does any of this have to do with my vision? Well, I think I finally realize...... Nothing! My eyes are what they are. They make me who I am. Were I not born with these problems, I would not be the person I am now. I would not have endured some of the trials that have helped mold me into the man I am now. God made me the way he wanted me to be in order for me to become useful for him. I am blessed. "I have leaned to be joyful in whatever my circumstance." I have had the chance to meet a number of extraordinary people because of my vision. People who manage to thrive in spite of their weaknesses. People who are actually stronger because of these short comings.
I am not one of those people who can say that one day I met Jesus and my life was instantly changed forever. I met Jesus when I was young. I took his presence for granted. I sometimes still do. I recognized my part in the salvation experience. I accepted His grace and allowed Him to begin a good work. I am trusting Him to continue that work until His return or mine to Him. I work out my relationship with Him daily. I strive to let the world know he lives. I strongly desire His presence in my life. I love Him but more importantly I allow Him to love me.
I give God the glory for all of it. Jesus did not leave me stranded as I figured He had. Jesus came in and began to slowly clean house. He allowed me to learn who I am as I learned who He is.
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David's Testimony Info
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Which categories of people did you belonged to before you were saved?
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The Square, A Child, Other
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| Who have been your best examples? |
Paul. He prayed repeatedly to have his "thorn" removed but never once gave up his faith.
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| List books, music or ministries that have helped your walk: |
Lacrae, Left Behind Series
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| List ministries you are involved with: |
My daily job is my ministry. I use my work with the public to spread God's love. My work with the GASDF (Department of Defense) is a chance to serve my fellow man as well.
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Church:
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| Prayer requests: |
For both of my boys to learn and Grow in faith. For my life to show the world that it is possible to be a man of faith without being a "Religious Freak"
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| Occupation/Business/School: |
JCPenney , Georgia Defense Force
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| Business Website: |
jcp.com gasdf.com
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