Weird Week

Good Day

What a weird week, it started off normal enough, but quickly descended into controversy. Thank God my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is by my side and through him I am more than a conqueror.

Since quitting drinking my social life has suffered immeasurably. There is a documented socio-economic link between socially active alcoholics and success in business, especially sales. I find it very difficult to strike up friendships with strangers without a drink in my hand and I'm sure there are many others who experience this frustration. I just pray that God directs my steps and introduces me to the correct people.

Just yesterday, my professional character was attacked by a person whom shall remain nameless. Thank God I have supernatural favor and grace because the enemy was setting me up to be fired. The enemy will use every weapon against us, even our own confidence. My spirit man has been pushing me to be bold. I've been hearing Proverbs 28 over and over "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion."

I will continue to fight the good fight and pursue my heavenly and earthly responsibilities, God has blessed me, I am aware of how blessed I am, God practically spoils me like I am one of his favorite children, at least that's how I feel. When others attack me I must remember to love my enemies and forgive them.

Just this morning I read about the passing of Jason Rabedeux; Jason was the UTEP basketball coach who took over for Don Haskins. He was responsible for kicking me off of the UTEP practice squad and firing G Ray Johnson (the family friend who had assisted me in my foray into college hoops as a young athlete). He was only 49, his wife left him 2 years after he got the job at UTEP and he was replaced at Utep after 4 unsuccessful years. Later he was forced to migrate to Asia in order to coach, where he died. I am deeply saddened by this news, I remember meeting with Jason in his office he seemed like a depressed man, he had no love, life or light in his eyes. He dismissed me without a second thought, I hope and pray God forgives him and accepts him into his kingdom.

God Bless