“God saved me on the same road I took to avoid Him.”

I recently bought a shirt with the slogan: “God saved me on the same road I took to avoid Him.”
And it’s not just a catchy phrase—it’s the absolute truth of my journey.

There’s a quote that says, “A man who fears suffering is already suffering from his fears.” In AA, we say something similar: “Half measures availed us nothing.” Both mean the same thing—there’s no shortcut to salvation. You can’t go around God; you have to go through Him.

For most of my life, I shucked and jived my way through—trying to dodge accountability, trying to stay in control. But for those of us who’ve battled addiction or spiritual unrest, you learn that avoiding yourself is a kind of madness.

It’s like God is the supervisor on a construction site, patiently showing you how to build your life the right way, and you keep blowing Him off—saying, “Nah, that’s the hard way. I’ll cut corners again.” And every time, the structure collapses.

Jesus said in Matthew 7:13–14 (NIV):

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

That’s the road I avoided for so long—the narrow one. The one that required honesty, humility, and surrender. I spent years pretending I was in control, full of false bravado, when in truth, I was terrified. I would ask God for help, then turn right around and do the opposite of faith—taking back the wheel.

Faith requires surrender. It means facing the truth that we are not in control—and that’s okay. Because God is. He has our best interests in mind, even when the road is rough or the climb feels impossible.

So, my brothers and sisters, I invite you to stand tall with me. Stop avoiding Him. Look directly toward God and ask for His guidance. And when the road feels long or the way seems hard—rejoice. Because it means you’re walking the right path, the one that leads home.

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for meeting me on the very road I once used to run from You.
Thank You for Your mercy, for Your patience, and for never giving up on me even when I gave up on myself.

Help me to stay on the narrow path, even when it feels difficult or unclear.
Give me the strength to surrender my will, the courage to face truth, and the faith to trust that Your way is always the right way.

Let my life be a reflection of Your redemption—proof that no road leads too far from Your saving grace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.