I grew up in a christian family as a kid, my parents divorced when I was 17. I started smoking weed daily thinking It was making things better, little did I know It was the worst thing I could have ever done. I became so consumed, by 20 i started smoking dabs which took me even further into the darkness, I worked numerous jobs, I stayed broke all the time. After hitting rock bottom one day, with no food in the fridge, no work in sight, I broke down, I started to really think about my life, and what purpose I serve. It had been years since I had prayed but I broke down and started praying, "God please show me a different life, take this addiction and lifestyle from me, show me the path you have paved for me". Immediately I could feel his presence, I could feel my anxiety and pain being lifted from me, I opened my eyes and was shocked to see how much things lit up. It was as if I was renewed inside and out. I could feel the change within my heart. I went to sleep that night and woke up the next morning to a phone call from my former boss letting me know he had 2 months of work for me, I couldn't believe my ears. I got out of bed with the most motivation I ever had, the most strength I've ever had. From that day on I've had a burning desire in my heart to spread the word of Christ. I read my bible daily, I pray morning and night. I completely lost all desire to drink or smoke over night, It's truly amazing how he took all of that from me, I depended on weed so heavily and would have never thought I would go a day without. He took my old life and threw it away and handed me a brand new life, I became a man that day, I look back on my old self and cry. I've realized how he's been here for me all this time carrying me through all the damage I've done to myself and I didn't even acknowledge him. I turn 25 November 18th, It's a shame it took me 25 years to find God. I'm just truly amazed how he has lit me up like a Christmas tree. I went from nothing to wide awake, happy to just have 1 more day to seek his plan. I'm a tough man that's been through a lot but tears roll down my cheeks as I write this, I'll stop my ramble here to say a prayer for you all! God bless!