James trusts that God has a better plan for him.

Under His Command

James is a former Green Beret who faced a post-war life that left him on drugs and in depression. He called in during Bill Ronning’s show to share his difficulties – with no idea what he was really about to experience.

“I had to get my wife off dope; had to get myself off it after the war,” James told Bill. “The VA can’t seem to help me. I’ve got steel in both sides of my jaw, a bullet in the back of my head, and one in my knee, but I’m still here, man. I’m still here and I feel God’s got a better plan for me.”

Bill then asked James about his relationship with the Lord.

“It’s touch and go,” James said. “God seems to be on the outside, like He’s mad at me or something. I know He hasn’t forgotten me, but I keep trying to fight with everything. I’m ashamed because I haven’t gotten closer to God.” When Bill said all James needed to do was surrender his life to Jesus Christ, James explained: “I’m an ex-Green Beret. We don’t surrender.”

He continued. “It’s hard for me to surrender. I don’t know if you understand what war soldiers are like. I’m so torn up…but yet I still walk and talk. I’m just wondering how to thank God because I want to be the Lord’s servant.”

Bill asked James if he was ready to surrender and give his life to Christ. On the air, Bill and James prayed together for James to receive salvation. James told God, “You’ve got soldier, here Lord. I trust you as my Savior…a soldier wishes to be in your command.”