A Long Journey by Don Tucker
My name is Don Tucker. I was born August 18th, 1981.
My journey has been a long one. I grew up in a very abusive household, far from the love of God . . . at least, so I thought. I started using drugs and alcohol at the age of thirteen. I felt trapped and unhappy as far back as I can remember. I always felt as though life had to have more meaning and purpose than I had experienced thus far. I later realized that was God calling me to Him from the start. I just could not find peace, contentment, or satisfaction in anything; drugs, women or money.
Then God lead me to the Salvation Army. My journey here has also been a long one. I have been in and out of the A.R.C. a few times, each time learning to give a little more of myself to God. But I would always get to a point where I would fight against God's will for me and it would take me back out seeking worldly things to try and fill a void only God can fill. Needless to say, I failed and back I would come to the A.R.C.
This last time out I let myself go so far away from God that I just wanted to die and even tried to make it happen. You see, in my experience, the more I fight God’s calling for my life the sicker my soul becomes.
You see, I had to go through all this in order to see Satan is trying to kill you and me any way possible and that I have to seek Christ, build a relationship with him, and do my best to allow the Holy Spirit lead my daily walk with him.
So in total desperation I sought Jesus once again and once again He picked me up. This time I have surrendered all of my self to His will and He is healing my soul!
You see, I was so sick everyone gave up on me but God and those who seek to do His will, like the salvation Army, who has welcome me back time and time again. They have loved me until I could love myself. I will be forever grateful to the Salvation Army for leading me to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
All praise and glory be to God!
Your brother in Christ, Don Tucker
