Impact!
We just have to let go and believe that He IS our "Strong Tower".
"Through the grace of God, I was raised in a Christian home. Growing up in the church taught me the "right" way to live my life, unfortunately I didn't want to listen. I decided that I did better at running my life than God did. Rejecting all that I have been brought up, I lived my life to the "world's" standards.
Directly after I graduated high school I joined the United States Marine Corps. Continuing to reject the Holy Spirit tugging at my heart, my life was filled with temptation that I didn't fight. Unfortunately in 2003, I was injured while serving in Iraq. In the blink of an eye I had lost everything. I lost my career, my marriage, and my way of life. The only thing that I did not loose, but didn't realize it, was the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.
I battled with health issues and depression for a long while. One day, I was driving in the car and I was listening to secular music, which I realized wasn't helping my situation. I decided to turn the station to our local radio station and I heard for the first time "Strong Tower" by Kutless. As I listed to the lyrics of the music, literally through the Holy Spirit my life changed. I realized what I was missing in my life. A few songs after that I heard "Offering" by Third Day. It was like a slap in the face by God telling me to wake up. It was GREAT!
After that, I started faithfully doing my quiet time for the first time in my life. Shortly after that, I handed over "the reigns" of my life to Jesus Christ. Since then, every day has been an amazing blessing. I might not have a day where my injuries don't cause me pain, but for once in my life I have True Joy! I am able to live every day for God's glory.
Once I opened my eyes and saw that God had an awesome plan for my life, he started to open doors. I recently founded my own Christian non-profit organization in which God has led me to attempt to share His Word throughout the world.
I want to thank Kutless and reassure Christians out there that God does loves and has an awesome plan for each and everyone of us. We just have to let go and believe that He IS our "Strong Tower".
Thank you for allowing me to share my testimony with you; God bless you.
Dave
Tampa, FL "
Dave - Tampa, FL