I was raised in a church going family and went to a church school and although I always believed in God I did not FEEL God in my life until I overdosed 3 yrs ago. Medically I probably should have died, I took enough pills and alcohol to kill a much larger person and I layed un-conscious and alone in my home for around 36 hours. No one came looking for me nor called but some 'thing' woke me up and I was able to call 911 and obviously I survived. I believe God woke me up. Since then I have been very aware of God's presence in my life and felt the presence at certain times more than others. After I recovered I decided to read the bible cover to cover as I'd never done that, it took me about 4 months and it reinforced everything I'd ever felt, it played and continues to play a huge role in my recovery.