SNM: How did you find your way back to God?
DL: I was in the middle of a custody battle for my daughter. I was
about to do some things that I describe in my book as being out of
the mobster movie like Scarface. I was headed down a road that God
would not have been able to save me. I can't say that he would have
been able to bring me back, but I would have suffered consequences
that could have left my daughter without a mother. I could have been
in jail.
During that time, I worked in an office with a woman who was a
Christian. She had such a gentle spirit. She would invite me to her
church on several occasions. Most times I threw the pamphlets. I
thought to myself, I’m not going to church with her because it’s just
like every other one I’ve been in. Yet, she was persistent, loving and
gentle towards me. So, the last time she brought me the pamphlet it
just really impressed upon my heart because in this custody battle I
was so bitter and angry. It took a toll on me.
I was about to do some things that I
describe in my book as being out of
the mobster movie like Scarface. I was
headed down a road that God would
not have been able to save me.
My work life was getting worse and my marriage was in turmoil. A lot
of bad things were happening all at once. So, I ended up taking her
invitation to church that night. I thought, “I'm going or otherwise this
lady will keep asking me.” I attended and the biggest thing that made
the shift for me was when the guest pastor preached with such power
and passion. It was amazing to me and it brought me to tears.
I needed to grab hold of something. This older woman, who reminded
me of my grandmother turned around and said, “Sweetie can I walk
you down to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior?” I mean I was
bawling my eyes out with tears. It was at that moment that the shift
took place in my life back to God.
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