Proverbs 25:25 NKJV

[25] As cold water to a weary soul, so is good news from a far country.

Five years ago, my outlook on life was very dark. Embittered by loss and jaded by addiction, I hated everything and everyone... especially myself. I loved to see people struggle and fail. I believe that was because I was struggling and failing miserably. Joy was non-existent.

My experience of Jesus was like opening the curtains in a dark room. The looming cloud of negativity lifted to reveal an abundance of love and peace. I feel grieved to see people struggle now. I find joy in the successes of others. I get to share in the "good news" of the Gospel and live out a life filled with love, forgiven with mercy, and fueled by grace.