In the corporate world for over 30 years, I built and led highly successful sales teams –managing more than 100 employees and generating tens of millions in sales revenues. I earned recognition, awards, incentive trips, and enjoyed strong financial success. Yet, despite my professional success, my personal life was a trainwreck.

In 2017, I weighed 302 lbs. and was in poor health physically and mentally. I used a CPAP machine, battled extremely high blood pressure, and was asked to take statins for high cholesterol. I was at serious risk for a stroke or heart attack. On top of my physical issues, I was miserable and carried deep wounds from 30 years of past hurts and failed marriages.

Fortunately, Jesus never gave up on me – despite my mistakes, my health issues, and the broken pieces of my life. I quit the corporate life and went to a simpler pace. I divorced my unfaithful wife. I began to exercise and walk. I lost the weight and got fit. Though physically fit, mentally I was still not okay. After several months, I cried out to Jesus and begged forgiveness. Jesus calmed all my storms and helped me forgive those that had wounded me. With forgiving others and myself, my life became peaceful and full of joy. Finally, I found peace again. I rebuilt my faith and became determined to follow God in all my endeavors.