Before I knew Christ I was..... . .
 
Lost, Searching, Never Fullfilled, Reaching, Hurting, Wanting to end it all, seeking approval
 
thought i was living life,, but was just living in darkness,, Filled w/ Pride.. .
 
Lustful,, taking advantage of people,,
 
Solution for Problems in life-.. 20 pack and a bottle of whiskey. .
 
Antidepressents. . not the answer..
 
I came from a wonderful loving family,, it was an incredible family.. . Both parents there,, took such great care of us.. . But something was missing,, , I never had that true joy,,  ,kept searching in the wrong spots . .. until that one day. ..
 
 
Since I have given my life to Christ, He has. . . .Kept me alive. 
 
I first excepted Christ into my life in 8th grade... I went to Church for a couple of months w an older bro who i surfed with.. But after that  i never went to to church again till i was 20 years old.. . Christ did keep me alive through that time,, never letting go of me..  .I look back,, and cant belive that I am still here.  .
 
Light, Joy, Freedom, Love, Security, Protection, Strength, A whole new perspective on life..
Patience,,.Broken Chains in so many areas of my life!. . .
 
He has been transforming me from the inside out..  .
 
He will continue to do work in me. . .
 
Refined me.. . Shown me the guidance i need in life, ,,   Peace!
 
HOPE!  
 
He has made me face things ,, i dont want to face,,  ,
 
Has helped me overcome great challenges,,..  .shown me a great example.
 
He was refined me... and then refined me even more.. .
 
Is showing me his grace is enough..  .
 
This walk w/ Christ is such a blessing.. . Yet ,,  ,quite difficult..  . It hasnt just been a picnic..  It hurts,,,, BUT,, ,He heals those wounds... .Wraps us with his comfort. .
 
I have been walking w/ Christ for the last 5 years....  .and he has done some incredible things!.. . Delivered me from the desire to get drunk,, , Given me a clean Tounge.. .Helped me hate Sin!. I am a different man. ..
 
But,,, I honestly feel like he is really turning up the fire now. .. . I feel a new season coming on.. . Where he will draw me even closer to him.. . for a more intimate relationship.. .
 
And i am so blessed to have him work through me. . . . . .
 
He has opened my eyes to the truth!!!!!!!!!
Casey B.