Story #575
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I come from a family of extreme alcoholism. I lost my father at age 5, he was 36, to liver cirrhosis.I began drinking alcohol on a regular basis when I was 15. Alcohol quickly took control of my life. By age 20 I had a fake I.D. and was drinking a 12 pack alone every night of the week. I fell out of church about the same time I started drinking. I knew God had a call on my life. When I was 23 a friend invited me to COTM. Pastor George told a story about his mom and God opened my heart to his guidance, and I opened myself up to Pastors teachings, mainly because he admitted he wasn’t perfect and had a past in atleast one way that I could relate to. Pastor George taught me how to read the bible and that got rid of all the sin in my life. I was accepted for a volunteer position w 180 and finally answered the call. I was involved with youth for about 3 years. This Jan. 28th marks my 3 year sobriety date! I recently co-founded an outreach ministy that God is moving in! Praise God!Thanks COTM