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Like a lot of folks who have waisted a lot of years on Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll. I can remember the first time I got drunk. It was at my Uncle Sam's house. and My cousin Susan who was a couple of years younger than me was playing bartender. She would mix me the drinks. A little Vodka a little Gin. I loved the way it burned when it went down. and I loved the way I was instantly accepted by Mom and aunts and Uncles.
On my Mom's side of the family none of the marriages survived the mid 80's. I've been thinking about this a lot lately as communications are pretty sketchy on Mom's side of the family. Uncle Sam passed on a few years ago. A died in the wool atheist. I prayed for him but being only barely starting to walk in any light myself I don't know how effective this was. My Cousin Joe passed on about 5 years ago. My cousin Mike who I'm suddenly remembering in prayer a lot more these days is in need of a liver transplant I hear.
Myself I got Clean and Sober by God's grace through the 12 step programs in 1989. for a while things got better. I've stayed clean but Christ has recently made no bones about the fact that he is The Way The Truth and The Life. No more of this higher power thing. A lot of folks can get away with simply stopping drugs and troll the 12 step meetings like they were a singles bar.
But I think Jesus has bigger plans for the kid. But then A lot of folks are just trying to get thru the court system. But the Bible promises freedom. I'm finding out that freedom means freedom from those snares I used to defend so vehemently.
Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll. Snares, that I couldn't wait to jump into. Snares that Mike Joe and Sue couldn't wait to jump into.
I'm free, thank you Jesus. I don't know the condition of Sue's heart. When my cousin Mike called my Mom Monday he said they tried to start it three times, but she didn't make it. Alcohol Poisoning Maybe. She left three Kids, I hope all my friends will pray for these kids that they won't have to suffer the horrors there Mom, there Aunts and Uncles had to face, or there second cousins. I don't know if I'll ever see these kids. Communications have pretty much been devoured in that part of my family.
For those that are thinking about dabbling with Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll. Think twice. Then think Jesus. If your still thinkin' Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll read this book and then Think Jesus. Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll will always let you down. Take you to the loneliest part of the planet. and then drop you off accusing God of deserting you. 'Cause that's what the enemy does' Accuses, lies.
I sure hope Susan found the Grace to Surrender. Found the peace in eternity that Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll never gare her in this life. But lets face it the enemy loves to kill and destroy.
Your average dealer isn't gonna tell you about jails institutions and death. that would be bad marketing.
But then again your average dealer wont tell you this either. But I will,
1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 1:5And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.
If ya ask Jesus in your heart it's never to late he'll show you a more excellent way. I hope you found Peace Susan. |
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| December 20, 2007 |
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I am praying for Susan's kids, that God would send people into their lives to speak to and live the truth of God's love in front of them.
May any who read this that are tempted by sex, drugs, and rock n roll be wise and take the admonition of my brother and mine. I also traveled that road and what it gave me was destroyed self esteem, depression, loneliness, and a totally warped view of my value. I was raped on more than one occassion because I pasted out at parties, I set an example for my baby sister that landed her in drug and alcohol rehab at the age of fourteen. I ended up with eating disorders that messed with my life for too long. Sex, drugs, alcohol, and rock n roll are not worth the destruction they leave behind. Jesus and a relationship with Him is so valuable to me I would NOT trade Him and our relationship for ANYTHING this world has to offer. Been there, done that, puked on the t-shirt. |
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| December 20, 2007 |
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| I'll be praying for you all! |
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| December 20, 2007 |
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| An awesome tribute and reminder not only to your family but to all of us. I will keep Susan(her salvation) and her kids(to find the right way through JESUS) in my prayers and heart. May GOD bless you and yours |
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| December 20, 2007 |
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I will Keep Susan's kids and your family in my prayers.
I do hope a messanger comes intot those kids life and shows them the
way to Jesus Christ!!
Thanks for sharing your story, I too had to stumble many a rocky road
till i found my way to AA and the 12 Steps. I like how u said
"No more of this higher power thing. A lot of folks can get away with simply stopping drugs and troll the 12 step meetings like they were a singles bar"
I lived in AA meetings for years and today I dont feel the need to sit in an AA meeting and call my God a HP
I found and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior!!! My life has turned around 360!!!
There is so much more to life , today!!! I live each minute as it were my last!!!
I am an example to my 2 sons today. I Pray they too shall find thier way and some day accept Jesus as there Lord & Savior. My older son came to church with me his last visit and plans to go with me Christmas Eve as well, so I know there is HOPE today.
Again Thank you and God Bless you |
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| December 20, 2007 |
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Wow! Thanks for sharing this! I also hope that Susan found peace...found Jesus! I pray that her children will be comforted and protected.
Cathy |
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| December 24, 2007 |
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| Dave, never hold back. The truth is the Truth. It needs to be told. Like you said, the dealers aren't going to tell you...even your friends don't usually tell you. Shout it from the rooftops my friend. Too many people are dying out there. |
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| December 24, 2007 |
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| You got that right and it's to late to be politically correct about the answer. |
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