Drugs Before/Jesus Now!!!!!!

I unfortuantely struggled with drug addiction for several years. By the grace of God, I have been delivered from drugs for over 4 years now. The Lord gave me the strength and will to give everything up at 21 years old. Before, I was living for myself......high on meth, skinny, out for myself, doing every kind of drug imaginable. On the 4th of January, 2007 I was at a residence that was raided by police and charged with many drug charges including manufactuing methamphetamine and facing 48 years in prison. While sitting in jail, I prayed for God to help me and if He would, I put down my ways of using and live for Him. A pastor at my parent's church came to visit me and read the verse Romans 12:2 "Do not conform any longer by the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." That verse blessed my life. Court came up 9 months later and in that short time, the Lord blessed me with a very important, good paying job. Court came and God was all over the court room. My boss, my pastor, and others testified about the change in me. The prosecuting attourney said "Brian's not quite the prodigal son, but close." The judge cut me a heck of break and told me just that. If I completed probation, The 7 counts (4 felonies) would be dismissed. PRAISE JESUS! Since then, I've been inspired to be a drug abuse counselor. I'm completing my AA degree in May and going on to pursue a Master's degree at a higher level school. God is so amazing and it's so amazing experiencing the gifts of his goodness. In my spare time, I'm the new corrections chair going to jails/prisons and sharing the Good Word. I'm forever grateful for what God has done and how he's changed my heart.I've been blessed with a great support system......including a wonderful Christian family who has always tried to teach me good morals and values. Praise God for sobriety and a new life! =)