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I come from a non-Christian background. My family moved around a lot when I was a child, so I didn't go to school much. I left school with no qualifications. I started smoking when I was 15, and got into alcohol quite heavily. When I was 16 I got involved in various drugs.
In my 20s I had a few girlfriends. One of these was quite serious, but it went wrong and I moved away. I travelled the country working as a shop fitter. This got me away from the drug scene but I was drinking more. I was drifting, I lost contact with friends and family. I felt empty and lacking purpose in life.
I came back to Witney 9 years ago, I was unemployed and was living in hostels. I also got back into drugs. About this time I started going out with Sheila. She helped me to get off the drugs. We had a good relationship but there was always a problem with me. I was very jealous and possessive. Every two or three weeks I would have a problem where I wouldn't speak. I locked into myself and was in a world of my own. I got very moody and aggressive. I couldn't help it, it was as though something evil was inside me controlling me, using me for it's purposes. I could not get free.
I had one of these quiet periods before Christmas. I lost it and threw something at Sheila. She couldn't take anymore and wanted to finish the relationship. I was desperate because I loved her and didn't want to lose her but I knew it wasn't fair on her how I was.
I went to see Gary, the pastor of Oasis Church. I wanted this evil to come out of me. I realised the only way that would happen was to give myself completely to God. I believed that Jesus had died on the cross for my sins and had defeated the devil. I gave Him total control of my life.
Gary prayed for me in the name of Jesus. I felt something evil leave me. I felt totally at peace, I felt different. I felt free. I was able to tell my story at church. I had never spoken in public before. Jesus had given me so much joy. I now have a purpose in life. Jesus is the light of the world. Before I was in darkness but, now I am in the light. If I had known Jesus as a teenager he would have set me free then. I wouldn't have had to go through years of depression, emptiness, jealousy, worry and hopelessness.
No matter what difficulties you are in, what worries or fears you have, Jesus can meet your need. Turn to Him, please
In my 20s I had a few girlfriends. One of these was quite serious, but it went wrong and I moved away. I travelled the country working as a shop fitter. This got me away from the drug scene but I was drinking more. I was drifting, I lost contact with friends and family. I felt empty and lacking purpose in life.
I came back to Witney 9 years ago, I was unemployed and was living in hostels. I also got back into drugs. About this time I started going out with Sheila. She helped me to get off the drugs. We had a good relationship but there was always a problem with me. I was very jealous and possessive. Every two or three weeks I would have a problem where I wouldn't speak. I locked into myself and was in a world of my own. I got very moody and aggressive. I couldn't help it, it was as though something evil was inside me controlling me, using me for it's purposes. I could not get free.
I had one of these quiet periods before Christmas. I lost it and threw something at Sheila. She couldn't take anymore and wanted to finish the relationship. I was desperate because I loved her and didn't want to lose her but I knew it wasn't fair on her how I was.
I went to see Gary, the pastor of Oasis Church. I wanted this evil to come out of me. I realised the only way that would happen was to give myself completely to God. I believed that Jesus had died on the cross for my sins and had defeated the devil. I gave Him total control of my life.
Gary prayed for me in the name of Jesus. I felt something evil leave me. I felt totally at peace, I felt different. I felt free. I was able to tell my story at church. I had never spoken in public before. Jesus had given me so much joy. I now have a purpose in life. Jesus is the light of the world. Before I was in darkness but, now I am in the light. If I had known Jesus as a teenager he would have set me free then. I wouldn't have had to go through years of depression, emptiness, jealousy, worry and hopelessness.
No matter what difficulties you are in, what worries or fears you have, Jesus can meet your need. Turn to Him, please
Jon’s Story