Worse day, became a beat day for change

 Ephesians 1:11 “In Him we are chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works everything out in conformity with the purpose of His will.”   He works everything out in conformity to His will!! Today marks 21 years of sobriety for me.   The date is etched in my mind because it’s the day I received a drunk driving ticket with my children in the car.    That is a felony offense.  That was an event that could have cost me everything.   I knew the moment they booked me as my children watched, I could not keep living as a closet drunk. I needed to own my drunkenness and do it No More!    I spent the next three days in significant DTs.  Since then I have done everything I can to keep Jesus front and center of my life and leave any thoughts of drinking in the past.    Jesus has been the fulfillment in my heart that I used to try to get from the numbing effects of alcohol and other addictive behaviors.     I would love to tell you that I am free from addictive thoughts and behaviors.  Truth is I still have the propensity to get caught up in trying to numb the pain of this life with things other than fully trusting God.   I may binge watch you tube videos, trying to get clarity about a subject instead of opening my Bible and letting the word of God calm my heart.  I may spend too much time exercising and not enough time doing my chores.   I have many things that can take the place of my relationship with God. I’m so thankful that today, I can recognize those things, repent and try, try again.   I am not as good as I’d like to be, but Praise God, I am not where I used to be!!    Today may my anniversary inspire you to leave the past in the past and press forward to the High calling of God.    No ordinary person gets this walk here on Earth perfect. Jesus did!   He was fully human, He was/is fully God.  May you take His yoke upon you today and keep walking in a Good, Orderly, Direction!   Through the powerful gift of Jesus!   What ever troubles you face today let them lead you to Him. Today, I’m so thankful for that Drunk driving ticket.   It was necessary to get my attention.  😇🙏❤️TRUST.  God knows what He is doing!