On April 12th 45 years ago, lying in my bed late at night, I asked God to show Himself to me: "God, if You're really up there, if what Bob says is true, then I ask You to come into my life, forgive my sins, and give me eternal life." And with that I rolled over and went to sleep.
That prayer changed the trajectory of my life. Here I am 45 years later, thankful for all the unintended consequences that came with that prayer of commitment.
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| I had a cross placed in my class ring as a reminder of the most important decision of my life. |
The demands of a military school were conducive to my new focus and direction. We were being trained to be men of integrity, discipline, teamwork, courage, and sacrifice, qualities that immediately resonated with Christ's call. The next two and a half years helped me clarify my priorities and decide what I really wanted to do with my life - walk with Jesus and help others do the same.
Having yielded to God and stepped out on that commitment, I look back with gratitude, for my time in the Navy as I trusted Him to live a faithful and fruitful life, and for three plus decades of vocational ministry with The Navigators. And for the blessings of a great wife and four amazing children. I love my job. I love my wife and kids. And I love Jesus.
I am a fortunate man.
