A friend recently told his story:

For the last 40 years, I’ve lived with constant inner torment. I could not be alone at night. Sleep meds gave me a little relief. Anxiety was my constant companion. Darkness brought on dread. An empty house was hell on earth. Fear and worry created a tag team of non-stop attacks.

Addictions brought me some relief.

But in reality, they just added a second layer to my problem. Now I’m in recovery and have been for 25 years.

Still the inner torment continued. That is until the last few weeks.

I’ve started going to bed in an empty house. There was no torment. My anxiety is gone. The battle has shifted. I am now more restful. It’s the oddest feeling. The battle is gone. Now I’m experiencing the normal struggles of daily life. And it is wonderful!

The Heavenly Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit had healed me.

Some journeys are long. And you need other men, mentors, and groups for growth. My brain and its neural pathways have been made new. My brain is finally working right. This life transformation will now be my testimony. To God be the glory!

Prayer

Father, thank you for everything. That includes the battle and the victory. Thank you, that I can call you Father. Thank you, that you are there for me—always, in the struggle and beyond the struggle. I am yours. Please keep transforming me into the image of Jesus. Amen.

Bible Connection

Who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. – Philippians 3:21 (NIV)