Chasing Gratitude

<p><em style=color: rgba(14 16 26 1)>Chasing Gratitude</em><span style=color: rgba(14 16 26 1)> is a gritty no-nonsense look at a man's self-destruction redemption and restitution. Divided into 30 portions it is suitable for devotional reading or group study.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(14 16 26 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(14 16 26 1)>For much of his early adult life Douglas Boyer chased someone else's dream and ended up an addict and a prisoner. As he recognized what God had done for him and the divine purpose for his life he left his former pursuit and began chasing gratitude.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(14 16 26 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(14 16 26 1)>Through the medium of free verse Douglas paints a picture of his former life which was painful for him to live. He pours out his confession before GOD and man openly remorsefully and bravely as one who has been a prisoner sitting in darkness and the shadow of death (Psalm 107:14). Addiction as defined by Romans 7:14-25 is </span><em style=color: rgba(14 16 26 1)>powerlessness!</em><span style=color: rgba(14 16 26 1)> Unless you have experienced it you cannot academically or intellectually understand it.</span></p><p><br></p><p class=ql-align-center>Douglas assures those living the lifestyle of addiction yet who desire redemption through Christ: You are not alone. He encourages the spouses and children of those living a lifestyle of addiction: Trust that GOD surely hears your prayers.</p><p class=ql-align-center>~ Dr. Neville Patricq Butler Doctor of Theology UCLA; pastor Narrow Gate Church Charlotte North Carolina; co-founder Unshackled Substance and Alcohol Recovery Ministry; former felon gang member and addict</p><p class=ql-align-center>...for those whose family deals with the horrors of addiction it gives solace and hope. It will also give insight for professionals and non-professionals who wish to help people under the helplessness of addiction.</p><p class=ql-align-center>~ Kevin Morgan editor</p><p><br></p>