February 1, 2025 I came to a crossroad. I had been praying like we all do, to be a better person, father, husband, friend and boss. I had asked Jesus several times to make me a better man, all while living life for myself, using alcohol to suppress my anxiety, feelings, emotions and whatever other reason I “needed to drink” for.
Alcohol consumption became my crutch for everything really and I was drinking every day I was off work. Sometimes a few, sometimes 12 or more.
God made it clear if I continued on this path, I would loose everything he gave me, my family, my career and potentially my life. It was clear to me alcohol was a very big problem for me. You see I never wanted two beers, I always wanted more and more. I never wanted the party to end and I never wanted to face reality when life threw me curve balls.
I am embarrassed to post this but even more embarrassed with how I acted when I drank, the things I said and the things I don’t remember saying. I have been very blessed by Jesus and I can say EVERYTHING I have ever prayed for I currently have in my possession. A complete family, a great career and a wife that not only stood by me when I struggled to be a man, but a wife to standby me while we walk with Jesus. I apologize to everyone I ever offended or hurt because of my shortcomings with alcohol. The devil had a firm grip on me.
You know what the funny thing is about alcohol or any other addiction you have, your mind and the devil make you believe you can’t go on without it, or that you need it. Trust me when I say this, you can do anything you put your mind to. Put your faith in Jesus, let go of trying to live life and control life on your own and watch the work and change he can make in your life.
Thanks for taking time to read this! This wasn’t easy for me to talk about, but I know it will resonate with others who are in the same boat as I was. Cheers to 1 year sober! JD
Thank you
@stephchiree for not walking away from me.
Thank you
@elvislives7777 for the artwork.
Thank you Jesus 🙏🏻
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