Today is an over the top, banner day for Chris!!! Today is his graduation... not from any formal school, but from a one year rehab.
Chris is 34 years old. For a good portion of his adult life he has battled with drug abuse. Even though he had a "Christian" upbringing, he took a path that was not pleasing to God.
However, God, in His grace, has pursued him all his life. When he was in his teens he had the privilege of living in a very good Christian ministry for a period of time. During that time God poured into his life.
On this Mother's Day weekend, Chris would be the first to say that he had a faithful, godly Mom who taught and prayed for him.
Finally, God brought him to the Helping Up Mission in downtown Baltimore a little over a year ago. It is there that God "caught up" to him and worked miraculous changes in him! Now, after just celebrating one year clean for the first time in many years, he graduates from the program today!
Back in September 2007 I had the privilege of meeting Chris for the first time through some other friends in the program. Since then we have grown close as brothers in Christ. I am so proud of Chris and thankful for his friendship!
Most of all, along with Chris, I am thankful for the grace of God that lovingly pursues us!
Since I didn't get to see Chris at church today - I hope he gets a chance to see this blog..... CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS! I am very, very proud of you! God has big plans for you and you are on your way to living them out!
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May, 2008
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