Never knew life could be this good again
Trey's Story
My name is Trey Crocker. I am 27 years old and have lived in Calhoun all of my life.
I used and abused drugs for 10 years of my life. I lived a lifestyle that was unfathomable. I will say that I was an evil, wicked, vile person that was consumed by methamphetamine.
Meth took me on a downward spiral that seemed to have no end. I hit rock bottom the last time I was booked into jail, I realized that I had lost my will to live. So, I did the only thing I knew how to do. I cried out to God.
That was something that I hadn’t really done since I was a child. I told God that I was through living this way. I said if there is anything you can do with this life it is yours, You can have it. And that is just what He did. I accepted Christ in that holding cell at Gordon County Jail on Jan. 26, 2005.
Immediately my thoughts, desires and thinking changed. I was a new creation! Some may doubt this happened, but John 8:36 states if the Son sets you free you are free indeed.
The judge mandated me to one year in a Christian-based rehabilitation center in Columbus, Ga. It was there that I built up in the word and developed a strong relationship with Jesus Christ.
I am telling my story to tell "the addict" in order to provide hope to you and to let you know you can live a clean life. I want to share with you the only way I have found to do this. This is one of my favorite scriptures. Revelations 12:11 states, "They overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the lamb and the word of this testimony."
At the 12 step meetings I attend regularly, you are taught that you keep what you’ve got by giving it away. That is my goal each day. My previous lifestyle led me straight to the feet of Jesus.
Don’t ever think you are unworthy of forgiveness or that you are such a bad person that others and God will not forgive you. He took me in and changed me and if he will do it for me, He will do it for you. Please, if you are an addict, get yourself to a faith based rehabilitation facility, get into the word of God, and attend recovery meeting regularly.
I was hired by an employer who knew my past history, but still had faith in me.
I now spend my days working, attending and being active in my church, attending 12 Step Meetings and spending time with my two daughters. I never knew my life would ever be this good again.
I want to apologize for my past and to anyone I ever encouraged to use for the first time. Please forgive me and remember Jesus can turn your present mess into your present miracle.