I predicted a future for myself and boy was I wrong. I ran my own business, made a lot of money, and strived to be successful. I also had a beautiful family. It was never enough… I had so much fear of failure and not being good enough that it led me back to my old self.

When I came to Jesus broken, He offered me joy and hope! He promised me He would never leave nor forsake me. I came to Inspiration angry, alone, depressed, and at an end… or so I thought. I was tired of living in fear of the lies the enemy told me... that I wasn’t good enough, that I couldn’t be loved. I walked in and immediately felt love. Love from other brothers, love from the staff. A brotherhood; people I could let my guard down around and start to work out whatever was crippling me and making me not want to move forward. God is so GOOD! The Bible studies in the morning to start the day, followed by Biblical classes teaching us who Jesus is and getting to know this person that gave His life for me. Let me tell you, it brought me to tears to start to realize how much I am Barrabas.

Today I walk without fear, holding my head high and constantly talking to God, trying to walk in-step with every heartbeat. I fall short daily, but I know that my relationship with Christ is above my shortcomings. I love serving the Lord with the talents He has blessed me with, and He continues to put opportunity in my path to do so.

God has redeemed me and brought me straight out of the grave. He is worthy and so am I. I have a new future. I’m full of joy, and I don’t let the small things get in my way or bring me down. Today I am a new being, a child of God, and I know my name is written in the Book of Life! Thank you, Inspiration Ministries, for showing me who Jesus is and what He has done for me. I am reminded that I’m not alone and that He will always be there. Hallelujah!