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Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15

Whether I presented this website address to you face to face, someone else presented the website address to you, you saw the website address written or displayed in some location, or you were searching online and found yourself here, you could not have arrived at this website without first applying the power of choice.

The power of choice is the greatest power that we are born with, every member of mankind is born with the power of choice. The existence of the power of choice is easily proven, we are able to identify this power being utilized abundantly on a daily basis.  The Creator of our souls has established the power of choice as an irrefutable and irrevocable component of every individual soul of mankind. The power of choice is like a fingerprint we are unable to burn away, we as mankind are unable to rid ourselves of this power, it maintains accountability for every individual; whether we do nothing or say nothing, it is still yet a choice.

Every outcome that occurs is due to the power of choice being applied. Utilizing the power of choice for the purposes that the Creator of our soul has intended, aligns us with His will, enabling us to fulfill the destiny that we as mankind have been created for.  Whether it’s the choice of the Creator of our soul, the choice of mankind, or the choice of all else in-between which has been created having the power of choice, choice defines all!

Though choice is the greatest power we are born with, the greatest gift that we are able to receive is (S.alvation O.f S.oul). Ironically, no member of mankind is born having their soul saved. A member of mankind must utilize the greatest power which is (choice), to choose to receive the greatest gift, which is (S.alvation O.f S.oul).

Reading this, we could be prompted to ask, though I need to utilize the greatest power we are born with which is (choice), to be a recipient of the greatest gift we are able to receive, which is (S.alvation O.f S.oul), how is that achieved?

Below is the testimony of when the (S.alvation O.f S.oul) journey began for me. While being amazed by what our Creator did on my behalf, through reading my testimony, you should also be able to gain an understanding of the steps that are generally involved with beginning the journey which is (S.alvation O.f S.oul /a legitimate relationship with God).

Before I go any further, it is very important for me to declare plainly and openly to all; I do not exalt myself as though I am of greater importance than any other soul which composes the fullness of mankind!

Though I grew up in poverty amid a dysfunctional family, sound morals were still taught to me and remained with me as I matured in age. I was never the type of person to seek harm for others, yet there was a portion of my years upon this Earth between ages 16 and 21 in which I was choosing a self-destructive lifestyle. Attempting to justify that lifestyle like so many others, wrapping it in the deception that if I was not “hurting anyone else”, I was existing in a manner that was reasonable. I learned the “hard way” that a self-destructive choice will cause harm to others whether we know it or not, and usually this will not be recognized by us until much damage has already occurred.

We need to understand, it is highly unlikely there are no other physical creatures upon this earth who would be adversely affected by our being harmed in some way.  However, if that was true, we must remember that the sorrow we cause by choosing to live a self-destructive lifestyle is always known by the Creator of our soul.  The Creator of our soul does not rejoice in our suffering, in fact our pain resonates with Him! Though He allows mankind to be birthed into a troubled existence upon this earth, being that He is Himself Love, He looks upon all of mankind with abundance of affection and has never desired harm for us.

Behold! The Creator of our soul has literally and astonishingly created mankind in His image and likeness! Look at what He has proclaimed prophetically about mankind through the mouth of the true prophet David.  In the historical record of:

Psalm 139:14-

14 I will praise You, because I am fearfully and wonderfully created; Marvelous are Your works, which my soul knows very well.

We are able to understand the (wonderful) mentioned in that passage easily, there are so many things about creation that are mind blowing, amazing and truly wonderful! What about the (fearfully) mentioned in that passage though? That is not as easy to understand.

This I tell you with surety, the Creator of the universe and all souls that shall ever exist, does not fear anything for Himself. For, of all that is created, none is able to harm Him. Therefore, the (fearfully) spoken of in (Psalm 139:14) is declaring that the Creator of our soul fears for our well-being; knowing He is allowing mankind to be birthed upon the earth, which though being filled with His wonderful works, has also been tarnished with (terrible acts of disobedience/sin) against Him.

Remember, our blessed Creator has given us the power of choice! His (way/will) is always true, He has created us to be aligned with His (way/will), however He does not force His (way/will) upon us. If He was to force His (way/will) upon us, it would prevent our choice to be aligned with His (way/will) from being done so with complete sincerity. Therefore, He has provided us the power of choice knowing the danger that abides upon the earth, knowing that without us having the liberty to choose His or some other (way/will), our choice to pursue a relationship with Him could never be sincere.

This is my testimony of when I gained consciousness that the (S.alvation O.f S.oul) journey had begun for me:

Due to destructive practices, at the age of 21 I had been stricken with terrible illness and was experiencing a variety of internal health issues. A clear revealing of those internal health issues was a physical protrusion that had developed on the lower side of my abdomen, the protrusion was (4 inches in length, by 2 inches in width, by 1 inch in height). Before these health issues began, I partook in the use and abuse of marijuana from age 15 to 21, though more regularly from age 19 to 21.  When these health issues began, it was like a switch had been flipped from on to off, which resulted in the smallest amount of marijuana being partaken in causing a reaction in me of uncontrollable horrifying thought. I was plagued with overwhelming disturbing thoughts that were like voices accusing me of terrible things, saying to me:

You are going to die.

I experienced immense (anxiety/panic), and it was terrifying feeling that at any moment I could fall dead! It was then that the substance I once invested faith in, believing it was the (answer/cure) for everything from:

(Boredom, to Lack of creativity, feeling peace and joy, elevated physical prowess, depression), was revealed as any other thing of limitation which eventually had failed me. Marijuana no longer provided the supposed comfort and benefits I once believed it would supply for all my days upon this earth. It was at that moment I turned my back on marijuana and all intoxicating substances, and for 2 months did my best to maintain as normal existence as possible while dealing with the physical issues of my body.

One afternoon I was traveling by car to do some work at my 2nd eldest brother’s neighbor’s house. While traveling upon highway 85 South in Charlotte NC that day, in a truly powerful and traumatic modern day “road to Damascus” encounter, such as Saul of Tarsus encountered before He was (transformed/converted) from a practitioner of Orthodox Judaism into a (legitimate follower of JESUS Christ/Christian) and began to be known as Paul.  My future would be changed for the absolute best!

Have a quick peek @ Acts chapter 9 in the New Testament of the Holy Bible, if you have never heard of, read, or need a reminder of the encounter Saul had on that road to Damascus.

While traveling upon that highway that summer day in 2002, I began to feel the pulse of my heart beating in my side. I lifted my shirt and could literally see my heart pulsing in the (4 inch long, by 2 inch wide, by 1 inch tall) protrusion on the lower portion of my abdomen. I thought to myself:

That seems strange, what is going on?

As I kept driving the pulse began to move up my side, moving a short distance then staying in place, moving a short distance then staying in place, until it reached the cavity of my chest.  I thought:

Glad that stopped.

Then my heart began to beat erratically, skipping beats and pounding at the pace of a drum and bass song, about 200bpm! My entire left side went stiff and suddenly an acute pain of immense severity occurred, like what I would imagine a (heart attack/stroke) would feel like!

I began to feel a wave of terrible panic surging upon me, I needed comfort!  So, being a (musician/ singer) since age 5, I turned to music often when struggling with circumstances, and this moment was no exception.  So, I turned on the car radio hoping to receive that comfort I was so desperately in need of! I turned the radio on, and song after song after song was like someone had prepared the perfect playlist to remind me of every error I had committed; not only did I not receive comfort, but I felt far worse! Clenching my side which was stiff as a board full of pain, I began to contemplate the terrible (choices) of my past. I began to picture the future I had hoped for never being obtained, every gifting wasted and most likely my premature demise on the horizon. I turned the radio off disgusted with the songs, disgusted with myself and my choices, proclaiming out loud:

This is what they play on the radio, no wonder why the thoughts of mankind are being poisoned, thinking, and believing such things are acceptable!

Until that moment, I never took notice how utterly heinous, idle, and perverse the majority of music being presented to mankind actually was!

Feeling the collapse of all opportunity to achieve anything truly significant with my existence, envisioning my days upon this earth cut exceedingly short, from practically out of nowhere, I began to lift my voice to the Creator of our soul.

It had been many years since I had been to a house of worship, and or heard any message about “God”. I did occasionally lift my voice to pray when I had need of something or desired some sort of specific outcome to occur, selfishly like many do, never seeing those prayers answered like most.

This moment was unlike anything I had ever experienced! I did not shed tears often, and it had been years since I last had. However, in that moment as I wept profusely, full of regret and shame, these words emerged from within me, breaking forth from my lips, and so I proclaimed!

Lord? God? I know I have done many wrong things against you; I know I have disobeyed you in many ways! Cleanse my body of this affliction, remove this abscess from my side!  Help me to live in a normal manner, help me to live for the purpose and will you have created me for, I know I am able to be committed!

I had prayed on numerous occasions in the past and saw no change, not instantly or eventually, this moment was much different! Immediately after the last word of that prayer was spoken, (committed), every issue of trauma, suffering and pain that I was experiencing, instantaneously ceased!

I was speechless, it was like everything went completely silent! I was awestruck at the reality of what had happened, and yet the fullness of what had occurred had not yet been fully realized! The immense pain in my side had vanished, my side was no longer stiff like a board, my heart had returned to a normal pace and rhythm, and all panic faded away! I lifted my shirt to look at my side where the (4 inch long by 2 inch wide by 1 inch) protrusion had been located for 2 months, I was completely astonished looking upon my flesh, finding that the protrusion had disappeared!  Suddenly I was fully conscious of what had occurred!

Opening the window of my car I shouted with a loud voice:

Thank you God for what you have done, thank you for healing me!

As I rejoiced in the clear and undeniable proof that the Creator of my soul had healed me, something unsettling occurred. A disturbing thought presented itself to me like something creeping up from behind me, a thought that was perceived more as a voice presenting an idea to me saying:

You think you are healed; you are going to die!

18 years later revisiting those events in thought, knowing how powerful the healing was that was accomplished on my behalf, there is something that stands out that is baffling….

How could the glory of God be revealed through such a remarkable demonstration, yet within a few passing moments of that healing occurring, that person who was healed, be tempted to question for a moment the authenticity of that healing? However, this is exactly what happened to me.

A temptation to doubt that healing which I had received, had been spoken into my thoughts by an Anti-Christ spirit, and for a few moments I questioned the authenticity of that healing. However, I am exceedingly thankful that the glorious reality of what had been achieved in my sick flesh, and my sin sick soul, was far more powerful than the deception that sought to steal that blessing!

Once again, I was prompted to shout with a loud voice, first against that voice of deception saying:

No! I know what has been done, I have been healed!

Second to my healer, the only God, saying:

Thank you, God, for what you have done! I know what you have done, I know you have healed me!

This could already seem like a story of fiction for many, I assure you it is far from fiction, I am the one who experienced it! I could stop now knowing I leave you with a powerful testimony that bears witness to the existence of God.  The fact that He heard my prayer and answered with swiftness and awesome power!  Also, how through the same encounter He revealed the existence of (Anti-Christ spirits/demons), which oppose and contradict the (will/ way) of God, attempting to prevent as much of mankind as possible from investing our faith in:

The only legitimate faith of our Creator= JESUS Christ.

However, if I stop there, the fullness of the glory of this mind blowing, soul awakening encounter would be incomplete, and in turn I would withhold from you the beginning of what I would later refer to as:

(Cloud encounters)

Which is a compilation of undeniable messages spoken by (the Creator of the universe/all of our souls) to me, through His utilization of clouds.

Without further delay, the conclusion of this marvelous, mind-blowing, soul awakening testimony:

Traveling further down the highway I entered a long bend of the road. Suddenly my eyes were drawn to the exceptionally clear sky. The sky was a powerful deep blue in shade, the only cloud in view for miles appeared just around that bend of the road, and it captured my gaze. The cloud had a dream like appearance, and that of a master artist’s vivid detailed illustration! My eyes being fixed with unbroken gaze upon the cloud for several seconds, I saw in my mind the voice of our Creator speaking to me, and He said to me clearly:

David do not doubt, you have been healed, this is your opportunity to live in a normal manner.

It is very important for us to take notice, that the words He spoke to me in that moment as I gazed upon the cloud, are a reflection of the prayer I first spoke to Him.  I recognize this being Him speaking in a very personal way to me, letting me know He heard the exact words that I spoke to Him.  This was exceedingly personal, special, and soul awakening!

Immediately following that (comforting word of promise), which I received completely and believed upon gladly, that (Anti-Christ spirit/demon) which pursued me with temptation to doubt my being healed, had immediately departed from me.  This bears witness with the historical record of:

James 4:7– Therefore submit to God, resist the devil, and the devil will flee from you.

I chose to submit to the only God, I humbled myself, I trusted Him completely, and believed fully what He declared to me!

I was filled with a powerful peace I had never known, and as I looked ahead several miles down the highway ahead of me, I saw in the sky rays of sunlight breaking through the clouds shining forth upon the road.  That which I saw brought into remembrance, the historical record of:

Psalm 119:105-

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.

There was no doubt, no question, I saw the way ahead of me paved in the light of Truth, being aligned with the perfect will of our blessed Creator, I knew He truly cared for me, I understood He would never leave me! As is declared in the historical record of:

Deuteronomy 31:6-

Be strong and courageous, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you”.

Also:

Jeremiah 29:11-

For, I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

It was in that moment that I knew I was purposed for something far more exceptional, a plan that I could not have thought up, comprehended, neither ever believed for myself!

The procession after the transformation:

So, obviously the beginning of the (S.O.S journey) began for me in an undeniably (mind blowing/soul awakening) way! That said, I would imagine that many who are reading this article will be inclined to question how things have proceeded for me since this journey began back in the summer of 2002? Well, not long after the beginning of this glorious journey, I found myself compelled with a powerful burden to declare to others what had happened for me, and the reality of the existence of God!  However, before God had begun to perform a steady stream of ministry efforts through me, the next chapter of the process which formed me into the man I am today, began on a day when I was enjoying beautiful communion with our blessed Creator through worship and prayer. 

It happened that while I was in deep communion with our blessed Creator, He reminded me of a copy of the Holy Bible that had been given to me as a gift by my aunt several years before, which sadly beyond the dedication page I had never begun to read. It was in that moment that I arose from where I was sitting and began to search diligently for it, going straight to my dresser drawers, the only place I knew it would be if it was still in my possession. If I recall correctly, I had searched through 5 of the 6 dresser drawers with no success. Upon Opening the 6th and final drawer I immediately saw clothing, so there was a little bit of suspense not knowing if it was going to be hidden among those clothes or not. I was so exceedingly thankful when I found that copy of the Holy Bible tucked away among those articles of clothing! After all those years and so many ignorant choices, there it was still sitting safely in its original box.  It is as if it had been placed with prophetic purpose years in advance, waiting for that exact moment to arrive when I would emerge from the darkness of a lie, being transformed by the light of Truth as a new creature in JESUS Christ!

Now, unlike several fruitless and unsuccessful attempts to read and understand the Holy Bible in the past; on that same day I searched for that copy of the Holy Bible and found it, I also began reading it, and from that day forward my experience reading the books of the Holy Bible was transformed into something far more powerful, significant and relevant than I ever believed it could be!  From that day forward I was inspired and motivated to read the books of the Holy Bible on a daily basis, and to my pleasant surprise I began to receive instantaneous profound revelation. What is more amazing, is that JESUS was revealing a depth of understanding to me that most of mankind was not aware of, which includes (seasoned/mature) ministers of Christ. To say the least, my mind was being blown, and my soul was being powerfully awakened to the reality of the existence of the (Creator of all=JESUS)!

One of the first and most memorable moments of the presence and power of JESUS Christ moving through me, occurred not long after I had been initially transformed. I was grabbing a quick bite to eat before I would go to the establishment where I held occupation as a (Host/Doorman/Billiards Steward). I had been enjoying the presence of JESUS through prayer, worship, and reading the Holy Bible for several hours. My roommate had been out of the apartment all day but had just arrived back shortly before I was about to depart for the evening.  Something important to know, is that for several days I had been sharing with my roommate the marvelous ministry efforts that JESUS had been recently performing through me, and that evening before I departed to go to the restaurant where I was employed, it was happening again, JESUS was witnessing through me in the presence of my roommate. Just before I was about to walk out the door for the evening, I was prompted to say to my roommate:

If you get bored or just feel like reading any of the books I have sitting there, you are welcome. 

The books I was referring my roommate to, are the Holy Bible, as well as a few other books which had knowledge of our Creator and ministry as the focus. 

Later that evening when I had arrived back to the apartment, while I was in the kitchen grabbing another bite to eat, I remember sharing another testimony with my roommate about what JESUS Christ had done through me that evening. There was a moment when I was standing in the tiny kitchen preparing my food, and my roommate told me (he had been prompted to have a look at those books that I invited him to read).  I said:

Really, well what did you read, what did you think? 

I am unable to remember exactly all he said, what I know for sure is that in the same moment he began to answer, he also broke down and began to weep profusely.  If I recall correctly, he said something to the tune of:

 I need JESUS! 

I was speechless, completely in awe! My roommate whom I had so much Godly affection for, who for several years I partook in the darkness of disobedience against God with, was being delivered from that wretched prison of (darkness/lies) right before my eyes! Though I claim no glory for myself from this beautiful moment, far more glorious is that JESUS Christ allowed me to be the vessel through whom He ministered to achieve this priceless outcome!  All glory, all praise, all honor, all prayer, and worship unto (Creator of the universe and all of our souls= JESUS)!

It was not long after my roommate had that powerful encounter, that he had reached out to his dad whom he had not communicated with for years.  It was not until this transformation began for my roommate that he told me his dad is a believer in JESUS Christ, and that had been raised to invest faith in JESUS Christ, yet he had rebelled in his youth, and due to his rebellion, his dad had given him an ultimatum:

Give up the (drugs/partying), or you must go.

So, my roommate being enslaved by the deception of lies, departed from his dad’s house and dwelt as a vagabond on the street for a substantial span of days. Eventually he gained employment and entered a roommate situation, I am not quite certain how long he had been dwelling in that situation before I met him.

There is much more to say regarding my relationship with my past roommate and brother in JESUS Christ, it has been too long since I have seen him or heard from him, and I have hope that him and all who are members of his close family tree are all staying above the Anti-Christ deception.  I hope they are all safe and staying healthy amid the wretched “Covid 19” scourge that has blanketed this planet. I hope they have all chosen to align themselves with the will of (God/ JESUS), genuinely following Him unto fulfillment of the destiny they have all been created for!

After that glorious transformation had begun for my roommate, and he was being reconciled to his dad, he chose to depart from our shared apartment and return to dwell in the house of his dad.  I was of course cheerful that such a wonderful reconciliation was occurring between him and his dad! That said, his departure placed a more significant financial burden on me to pay monthly rent alone. So, I had one month to figure out what I would do, either stay in that apartment or go.  Not long after I began inquiring of JESUS what I should do, He said:

You need to go.

So, I went.  It is a bit foggy what occurred next, though I recall I had found a small one-bedroom apartment in an excellent neighborhood near the uptown Charlotte NC area. The price of the apartment was reasonable, and it included the utilities, I counted it a blessing and JESUS provision!

Oh yes, something else worth mentioning, before I had moved into the new apartment, the darkness of confusion and accusation began to abound through that restaurant I was working at. One evening the Assistant Manager was angry about something and grabbed me in a violent fashion, and in rage and ignorance he dismissed me from my position.  It took persistence, but after a week of praying seeking justice from JESUS, while also calling, and seeking to communicate with the owner of the restaurant, I finally heard back from him.

Now clearly, I could have taken this issue to court, but I told the owner that all I wanted was to be paid the wages I had lost, and to be given my position back.  All glory to JESUS, I asked for justice, and it was provided, JESUS caused it to be! That said, they had already filled the position at the specific restaurant location I was hired on at, so I was offered the same position at a different location, which I agreed to.  Sadly, within a couple of weeks it was evident that other location would not be suitable, since keeping up with the schedule would be too much of a struggle due to the length of travel required. Now, what is awesome, is that in the couple of weeks that I worked in that other location, I had met a waitress employed there, who one evening was suffering a headache, so I asked her:

If JESUS is the only God, would you agree that He could heal you and cause the headache to go away?

She responded:

Yes

So, I told her:

He is able, and if you will believe that He is, as you work, I will pray, and He will take it away.

Within 5 minutes she had returned and told me her splitting headache was gone.  All glory to (the only true God=JESUS!).

Adelle or Adelaide, my apologies for not being sure of your name, it’s been so many years!  if you are reading this, you should be amazed I remember you, but do not be deceived to believe it is by my own strength or power.  Rather know this, just as He revealed His glory and care for you on that evening those many years ago, (the only true God=JESUS) who caused the headache to go, is the same who has brought forth remembrance of that glorious moment to me of what He did for you.  Be amazed, yes, be awe struck, and if you have not yet, turn to JESUS Christ with all your soul, mind, heart, strength, and see that He alone is good! (Matthew 19:17).  Know it is certain, He never leaves us neither forsakes us, and there is more yet for you to do for His glory, that you would be aligned with His will and fulfill the destiny He has created you for!

After walking away from that occupational opportunity altogether, I took a short break to reassess the situation, to enjoy communion with JESUS, to seek His counsel regarding what I must do.  It could have been that a couple weeks had gone by, and then I found an advertisement for a position for Guest Service Representative at the Four Points Sheraton, located in uptown Charlotte NC about 5 miles from where my residence was.  I went in person to apply for the position, I received a call for an interview within a few days and was hired, and I think within 7 days I was arriving at the Hotel at the undesirable hour of 6:50am to begin the 7am shift. For me the only negative about the position was that early start, I was not much of an early riser at the age of 21, LOL!

Let me be clear about this, I have been employed in far more occupational opportunities throughout my days upon this earth than most of the members of mankind.  I began at age 16 in 1997, and at my current age of 40 years old in this present year of 2022, whether it be (Temporary, Seasonal, PT, FT), I have held over 50 individual occupational opportunities.  Some would immediately question my stability as an employee due to so many starts and ends to opportunities. However, at least from age 21 onward, the reason why I departed from the majority of those opportunities had more to do with JESUS will, than my inability to uphold an occupational opportunity.

All for His glory, I have seen our blessed Creator JESUS, lead me into a position just so He could minister to a specific person who worked there, and within a few days, weeks, or months take me out of that opportunity again. I have seen Him take me out of an excellent opportunity, for the purpose of not only departing from that occupational opportunity, but also to depart from the comfort of my residence and be uprooted and replanted in a completely different state 700 miles away, after only dwelling in that residence for 3 months.

That said, the new occupational opportunity with the Four Points Sheraton which seemed like it could be a terrific new start, would only last 3 days. Incredibly, if it was the will of God for me to stay employed with that Hotel for longer than 3 days, it only took my first official day employed there; for JESUS to bless me with an encounter that most will never experience while dwelling upon this earth.

To find out what this encounter I speak of is all about, proceed onward to the article titled:

“Strange as angels?”

Now that you know how the (S.O.S. journey) began for me, do yourself a favor and along with the “Strange as angels” article already mentioned, have a peek at some of the other (articles/content) that is awaiting your arrival on this website, you will be richly blessed and thankful that you did!

Glad you are here!  Stay awhile and allow yourself to soak up the consciousness of reality being revealed through this website!  If you do, there is no question that you will be (undeniably amazed! deeply challenged! powerfully encouraged!), to pursue a legitimate relationship with (the only true God=JESUS), pursuing fulfillment of the destiny that He has created your unique soul for!

All the beautiful blessings of (the Creator of the universe and all souls= JESUS) be bestowed upon you

😇🙌❤️‍🔥

Amen?