When I look at the things that are happening in the world, it is clear that evil does exist. The matter that bothers me the most is what happens with our young people. I have an uncle that works in an elementary school who told me of 10 year olds that were contemplating suicide! What would cause a 10 year old to think about ending his or her life? When I was the age of 10, the main thing that I thought about was baseball, football, and basketball. 10 was an age of cartoons and ice cream. Suicide was the farthest thing from my mind!

I know that everyone goes through different struggles in life. Some young people are going through some real struggles that I may not even be able to comprehend. One thing that I am sure of is that we are made with an emptiness inside of us that can only be filled one way.

I came across this revelation, not through someone else’s story, but by finding it out for myself. I grew up in church. I was baptized at the age of 9. I served the Lord and I loved Jesus but something was missing.

When I went to college I got a taste of the world and all it had to offer, sex and alcohol took the place of prayer and Bible study. I thought I had found the missing ingredient. Eventually I started selling drugs. At one point in my life I could make between $1500 and $3000 a-day selling cocaine. Of course deep down inside I knew this was not what my life was supposed to be about.

This led me to heavy drug and alcohol abuse. In a 2 to 3 year span, there wasn’t a day that didn’t go by that I did not snort at least a gram of cocaine and drink at least a pint of liquor, usually more. My life had spiraled out of control; ultimately this caused me to feel even emptier than before.

I hit rock bottom in 1999 when after having a lot of money, expensive cars, and material wealth, I found myself broke and homeless. I moved back to Harrisburg, Pa in the year 2000 driving a 1983 car that contained all my worldly possessions. I felt like a failure and the results of my life at that point would agree with my feelings. I am sure some of you may be able to relate to feeling empty on the inside. Most people try to fill the void with many different things. Some people use drugs, some sex, some even use their careers or a number of other things to fill their lives.

Let me tell you what I believe to be true! The God who created all things has given us a way to completeness. Jesus is called “The Prince of Peace”. The word Peace is translated from the Hebrew word “Shalom” which means completeness Nothing missing, Nothing broken, wellbeing, and complete.

Once I realized that God loves me so much that He sent His only begotten son that whosever, (meaning anyone),  that believes (has faith) in him will not perish but have everlasting life(John 3:16).  This is a fact that has allowed me to become fulfilled. The best part about this fact is that it is open to everyone. The God who created the universe wants you to have a fulfilling life. He wants you to have love, joy, peace, and happiness in your life. Once I grasped that concept everything changed.

Before this revelation I was religious but I did not realize being a Christian is about having a relationship with God. He wants to be an integral part of your life. When I read the Bible I see where God calls us (the church) His bride. I see where God says that He loves me enough to send His son to die for me. I see that He is jealous for my affections. And more importantly I see that He will never leave me nor forsake me.

Once I grasped that concept I went from being homeless and empty to being successful in my endeavors and having great peace in my life. I now own 2 radio stations, I have traveled the world preaching this message and most importantly I have family and friends that feel good about my life. The most beautiful thing about this fact is that God’s invitation is open to whosoever……..will you accept the invitation? Will you receive the peace of God that surpasses all understanding? Give it a shot; what do you have to lose?