Jeffs' Story

MY STORY
to honor my saviour...
Jesus!

Statement of Faith

I beleive That Jesus Christ is God in the flesh who came to this earth to show us, his people whom he created, his love for us by living his life in faith and obediance to the Fathers' will, an example to all by his good works, demonstrating the power of God and faith in miracles, showing forth wisdom and love in his teachings, who was indeed crucified for his Godliness by evil men, and then rose from the dead on the third day in victory to ascend into heaven where he now resides at the right hand of the Father, ministering in the Holy Temple as the High Preist of his people, serving them still. I beleive that soon, very soon, he will return to reclaim his own in power and glory, forever banishing sin and death. I beleive that the Bible was given to holy men of God by the influence of the Holy Spirit for all people to read, learn, and be blessed with understanding and wisdom. Blessed be his HOLY NAME for the gracious gifts of his Son and his Word!

My Name is Jeff. I am a Christian Seventh Day Adventist who is learning everyday to trust and appreciate Jesus more. 10 years ago I was addicted to crystal methanphetamine, Marijuana, alcohol, tobbaco, and sex. You may not totally appreciate the word "addicted" unless you had been there yourself. But suffice it to say that an addiction is something in my experiance, you are willing to give up everything else for. I did just that, giving up my beautiful wife, our first home, and a promising career in land surveying. All so I could have a little more fun, a little more of a buzz. My selfishness and narrowmindedness took me to the bottom where I finally realised that unless something very drastic happened, I was going to die in short order. It did happen...I prayed. I recognized that I was in serious trouble and there was nothing I could do to free myself. Some people, a few, are able to bring themselves out of these kinds of troubles on thier own. But I think that is only illusiory. I think that it isn't long before they get caught again in the same thing or something else. Sooner or later, there will be something that even the toughest, most disciplined person cannot prevail against. But be that as it may, I was up against the wall and falling fast. I had already for all intents and purposes, attempted suicide by walking out onto a busy street at nite. Beleive me, Friars road at 6pm is a very busy, fast street! By the grace of my God and a very hard working angel, I somehow made it to the other side! To this day I am still amazed. I humbled myself before the God of this universe and told him he was my only hope. That I knew there was no one else who could help..I asked him to forgive me for all the foolish things I had done and to help me to get free of all my chains. A few days later I was visited by the preacher of my mothers' church. I did not ask him, Jesus arranged it all! The rest is history. I have been free of my drugs, with the exception of tobbacco, since 1993. March 1st, 1998 I will have been completly tobbacco free for 3 years! Now the Lord is working on my character, teaching me how to give of myself to others, to be patient, and to give up idols like sex (lust). He will prevail because his power knows no limits, and my eyes are ever on him. He ask only that I repent of my evil ways, to obey his few commandments, and to seek him. Dear friend, wake up before it is too late. Jesus IS coming back VERY soon. We all know it. We can see the signs of his coming all around. Violence, hate, debauchery...all the consumation of 6000 years of sin. And it will only get worse. I know, you are probably saying, "oh great, another doom and gloom prophet..." On the contrary, while the pain in the world causes me to cry too, I have this wonderful hope that one day very soon, those tears will be dried by a hand that bears the scars of this worlds cruelty. I'll look up into the eyes of a poor carpenter who is now a King! I pray that he will then speak the words I long to hear,..."enter thou good and faithful servant into the glory of thy Lord..." I pray you too one day hear those words. Seek him now while he can still be found. Humble yourself and pray to a God who will lift you up! Search for the treasures of his wisdom and love in his Holy Word, the BIBLE. And dont be decieved by any false doctrine, of which there are so many! Gods' word is clear to those who listen. Let it speak for itself. Godspeed Brethren...till we meet again in his glory!!!

Footnote: Friday Sept. 10th, 1999...I am driving down the road when I see a pick up truck coming towards me out of control, sliding broadside towards me in my lane. I hear the rending, shattering crash, then the next thing I remember is a fireman working over me. I find out later the drivers side of the roof is touching the drivers' seat back. I am covered with glass but except for a mild concussion and some bruises and lacerations, I am ok. I realize that the inertia of the deflection of my car off his vehicle would have thrown me against the drivers door where my head would have been smashed or even decapitated. Something kept me from going against that door and certain death despite the inertia. The seatbelt would not have done it even if I was wearing it which Im not sure of. The Police and fireman said it was a miricle I am alive. It could only have been Gods hand saving me from satans' attempt to kill me. It was not my time so the almighty, merciful, gracious GOD of all creation reached down from heaven and spared this sinful fools' life. Not man, not king, not angels, not even satan can stop what God has purposed. Now he saves my very life, AGAIN!!! I am so sore I can only move slowly, but I am alive! And my wounds will heal completely! Thank you dear Lord for saving me and protecting not only myself but the young man who swerved, and all the others on that busy road that day. Your grace extended to not only me but all of us. What a gracious God. Shall ye not be my King whom I serve all my life? God forbid it should be any other way. Blessed be thy holy name thou merciful God. Thank you! In Jesus name I pray...Amen.

Down the Dark Road

Drugs and sex and rock n' roll
with a lot of alcohol thrown in.
Lying,cussin' and fighting,
thats the way my lifes'been...
walkin down the dark road.

A good wife home alone
sobbing in our bed.
Her husbands' out on the street
and not with her instead...
we're slippin'down the dark road.

A little bag of crystal meth
and some reefer in my hand,
lonely times on a beach
crying in the sand...
I'm speeding down the dark road.

I'm sad,lonely,and shedding tears,
my mind now is not so quick.
Caused by satans'fog in my head
so dead cold & evil & thick...
Nothin'but fear and death Bro',
racing down the dark road.

I've lost a job & lost a house
& lost my beautiful wife too.
I was even fixin'to lose my soul
till "HALLELUEAH!!!"Jesus'love came thru...
There's a lite shinin'down the dark road.

He held down his hand to me
this man from calvary.
He picked me up and cleaned me off
then said,"Jeff follow me..."
No more goin'down the dark road.

There was such a huge burden
and guilt more than I could bare.
But Jesus took it all away
just because he cares...
He's done an awful lot for me,
I ride now for a different brand.
an I'm mighty proud to say it out loud
that"JESUS IS MY FRIEND!"

A victorys'been won...down the dark road.

(written to honor my friend...and to say thank you...jbg)
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The trials, tribulations, struggles, sadness, loneliness, and heartbreaks in this life are all for nothing if we do not learn what they can teach us about life and ourselves. JBG

The fountain of the heart must be purified before the streams can become pure. He who is trying to reach Heaven by his own works in keeping the law is attempting an impossibility. There is no safety for one who has merely a legal religion, a form of godliness. The Christians' life is not a modifacation or improvement of the old, but a transformation of nature. There is a death to self and sin, and a new life altogether. This change can be brought about only by the effectual working of the Holy Spirit.

When the Spirit of God takes possession of the heart, it transforms the life. Sinful thoughts are put away, evil deeds are renounced; love, humility, and peace take the place of anger, envy, and strife...
No one sees the hand that lifts the burden, or beholds the light descend from the courts above. The blessing comes when by faith the soul surrenders itself to God. Then that power which no human eye can see creates a new being in the image of God.

From the book "The Desire of Ages"
by Ellen G. White

I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins. Return unto me, for I have redeemed thee.
Isaiah 44:22

Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression and the house of Jacob their sins. Isaiah 58:1
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2Chronicles 7:14

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