From Victim to Victor

Oh, God, I need a do-over! I need to do my whole life over! Look at this mess!
Oh, God! I have made a mess out of my life! Father, I am a failure! Look at me,
a West Point graduate, Army infantry officer, and I'm over 360 pounds! I'm in debt,
I'm not able to pay my bills, I'm a tither and a giver, and I'm struggling from paycheck to paycheck! My wife has to work. I have failed as a father! My oldest children have turned from pursuing You! I'm called into the ministry and I'm afraid to do what you have called me to do! I go through the motions as a marriage counselor, as a men's ministry leader,
as a teacher! God! Help me! Help me! God, I have ruined my life and wasted the gifts and talents you blessed me with. I want a do-over!


This was my prayer several days a week on my drive home from work for about 18 months. I had chosen to be a victim! I allowed circumstances to dictate my choices in life. My journey began at 363 pounds. I have shared the wisdom God gave me as I started, continued, pressed through, and obtained my goal of reaching 180 pounds.
I am not going to tell you that choosing to be a Victor is easy. I am telling you that you "must" choose to be a Victor if you want to succeed in this life!
Robert "Bob" Wells is a former US Army Officer, a c/o 1987 West Point graduate, husband, and father. Bob has been involved in Men's Ministry since 1994, serving as a Promise Keepers ambassador for four years. Bob and his wife Cathy have been active in marriage ministry for over twelve years.