And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

I have missed my crew here in California. Over the last 4 days I realized just how vital they have been to my recovery. It has also afforded me the chance to share my faith, hope and love to others.

During my stay, I will be assisting the Sanctuary Sober Living Home, While the majority of the men have been here since I last left, there are a few newbies. It is so cool that I am in a position where others ask me for advice and how I’ve been able to stay sober.

Each time that I am approached about my story, it gives me the chance to share about Christ. In the past I was very hesitant and actually scared to share my testimony. Who I am today does not hold back that it is through Christ that I where I am. Every day is a new opportunity to be a light in the world.

When I wake up in the morning I sometimes have an old hymn already flowing through my brain. It is one that I try to live daily and when I am facing obstacles it is one that helps me get through difficult times of doubt.

I have decided to follow Jesus,
No turning back, no turning back.
Though I may wonder, I still will follow,
No turning back, no turning back.
The world behind me, the cross before me,
No turning back, no turning back.
Though none go with me, still I will follow,
No turning back, no turning back.
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
No turning back, no turning back.

There was a point when I did not decide to follow Jesus, I had doubts and didn’t follow His will, the cross was behind me and I lived in the world, I followed the crowd and walked away from Christ. Needless to say that was the path that nearly killed me.

The obsession and desire to use drugs/alcohol is behind me. I could choose to hold on to it and live my life as my own. However that is not the life that God has laid out before me. My favorite verse in the song is…Though none go with me, still I will follow. Why? Because there will be times in my life that I will be all alone with what I feel led to do. What I need to remember is that I am not alone because if I keep my eyes on Jesus, He will be the one leading me and I have to do is follow Him.