This Is My Story: From Addictions, Condemnation, Guilt, Fear, Depression and Suicidal to Freedom in Christ
Menkato V Awomi author of Jesus is Enough Raised in Ministry family, But Living in Fear I was born into a family deeply rooted in church ministry. On both my father’s and mother’s side, there were people actively serving God, counting to at least five of them. From my earliest years, church was not just part of life; it was expected. From Sunday school to youth services, every Sunday I would be in church. But the truth is, most of the time I went because I felt pressured. I grew up with the understanding that if I didn’t attend church, God would be displeased and I would be punished. So I showed up not because I knew Him, but because I feared Him. Outwardly, I was a church-going young boy. Inwardly, something very different was taking root. Early Exposure and a Growing Addiction At a very young age, I was introduced to pornography and substance abuse, particularly tobacco. What began as exposure did not stay casual, it quickly became addiction. Before I even understood what was ha...