While growing up I chose for myself a basic philosophy of living for the moment. Choices were made on the basis of "would it be fun and exciting?" rather than "is it right?". I learned very young to love drugs, alcohol, gambling and promiscuity. Too young & blind to see the consequences.
By my mid 20's, the joy of living was fading. Drug taking kept me broke and unable to achieve anything worthwhile. Under the influence of alcohol I did many regretful things. Gambling was not an easy way to riches and promiscuity led to heartbreak and hardness. But still I continued to do it because I had no experience living any other way.
In my late 20's, an old friend persuaded me to read the New Testament. In reading it, Jesus convinced me that there was a sinful lifestyle. Jesus gave me a new start and a new set of values which have restored my joy of living. I am in my 50's now, happily married with 3 lovely children and deeply grateful that Jesus rescued me from myself and gave me the power to say NO to things that will destroy me.
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