Jesus Freaks!

[TonyB]

Well,
I thought I would finally come in and introduce myself to all of you “Jesus freaks”. That’s what I used to call you. I got saved back in April. I didn’t even know I was saved! How’s that for being a heathen?
I remember sending Best that email telling him about it. I had to share it with someone or I thought my head would pop! Now, I have learned that by accepting Christ and asking him to come into my life I am in fact saved.
Little did I know the path the Lord was putting me on. He sure works in mysterious ways. My very good friend and now my minister Geoff C. had been trying to turn me on to this Christian Motorcycle Club for years. But I had my heart set on one of the 1% clubs. And I was making plans to hang around and all the stuff associated with it. After I got saved and came home from this deployment Geoff asked me to come up to his bible study and I agreed. While I was there I met some of the members from this MC. I was amazed how much their stories were like mine. We had so much in common it was off the hook! Next thing you know, I’m a hang around. And that’s pretty cool. I finally found another place besides AA that I fit in. They are a great group of people and they carry the word to 1% clubs that may not otherwise get to hear it. I love that part of it. Guys that were just like ME! Wandering in the darkness of this world with no hope of salvation! That WAS me man. A lost soul.
When I accepted Jesus a great weight was lifted from me. And I prayed for the knowledge of His will for me and the strength to carry it out. I believe He lead me to this group, because this is what I’m supposed to do. To testify to His glory, so that others may come to know Him.
My whole life has changed. Man, I can’t even begin to tell. Two weeks ago I got baptized, it was awesome! I have been going to two bible studies a week in addition to my meetings. Sometimes I feel like I’m soaring in the clouds! God is good.
It warms my heart to think that an evil man like me can be welcomed into the light. His goodness and love are overwhelming sometimes. God loved me so much that He gave his only Son, so that I may come to know him in the kingdom of heaven. It chokes me up man.
So here I am, another one of the “Jesus freaks” and it doesn’t even seem like a bad word anymore. Imagine that.
TonyB

[best]

And now if someone calls you a Jesus Freak, you will turn and show them such a big smile and say... Thank you.

The MMs are wonderful. You will meet many who belong to the many MMs that are out there. Seems like every trip, I would run across a few.

MMs are a wonderful ministry and your group is blessed having you aboard.

[cmc]

TonyB,
Thank you for sharing your testimony!! I am so glad for you and am happy that you came here to our forum.

Keep coming around to read and share!

cmc

[mygirls_mylife]

Awwwww you made me tear up!!!
The love and grace of God is the most powerful thing. I have to share with people too. I feel so good sometimes, I just want other people to feel that feeling as well.
I turned myself over to God for him to do what he would with my life. We are getting there, I am not sure what, but it will be. I have faith. I am not afraid any longer. All the time I was in control of my life I made a huge mess of it. It has to be better under God's control, doncha think?

Congratulations on your newfound life. I rededicated to God in April as well. I abandoned God for a long time, in lieu of the party life and ME ME ME. But now I have found Him and I will not let it go again.
Bible thumpers is another good one!!

[toad]

Great testimony..........I first came around the tables of AA over thirty years ago. It took me twenty-five years to get a 1 year chip. For me, I couldn't stay sober until I admitted my defeat by drugs and alcohol. And then turn my life and will over to the care of Jesus Christ, and accepted the finished work of the cross. Things line up now as they should, by seeking first the kingdom and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33).

I lost my drivers liscense in 1996 for ten years.........I have 103 days till I can drive (who's counting?) My plans are to purchase sometime in Dec. or Jan. a 2007 Road King..........96 ci.......six speed........CMA here I come.........toad

[angelgirl]

Thanks Tony!!

I agree, wonderful testimony! and although I am mimicking everyone else's post here, I am really happy that you choose to come and share it with us..


The Lord is SO good.. He has saved me from myself as well.
For which I am also very grateful!!

I know the Lord is smiling down on you, and all you are doing in sharing the word with the lost. That is wonderful.

I hope you will stick around and post here too.. It's great to have you here!!

Prayers our friend,,

Love,
Becky

[cmc]

TonyB,
I would like to add a bit about how He saved me- I got 'caught' at an early age before I had the chance to get into too much trouble in my life.(And I was headed for big trouble at that time.) A very different testimony, but I assure you He saves me continually and the joy you share with us all now is one which will not go away!!
Your zeal and expressions of faith are so inspiring! God bless you!

[gmadison]

thanks for sharing your testimony. you don't know how encouraging it is for me to hear that God is still reaching people. i forget that sometimes. you are living proof of the quotation that AA can not get you to heaven, but it can keep you sober long enough to find out how to get there.

[rayofsunshine]

Welcome Tony,
Thanks for sharing your testimony. God is so good. It only gets better,
especially when you start giving back, as you are with the Motorcycle group.
It's just awesome to see God working and know that he'll be with you always.
Congratulations on getting saved!