David C Interview

I went to Emmaus with an understanding that this was going to be a weekend where I would have to “work” at my faith (if I really, truly had any!!), rather than just turning up and going to Church on a Sunday.

Was there one “ah ha ” moments during the walk that has had a significant impact on you?

The walk did change my faith but it was clear that there was a lot of personal   baggage that I had to own up to, had to face in real terms and it was the clear love from all that turned the tide for me.

All of the Emmaus community who made the agape had no idea of who I was. Had no understanding of my limited relationship with God. Had only love and messages of support. So in the end, I realised that I was not really alone.

When I stood in front of the cross that day and threw my bit of paper into that bowl believing that my sins would be forgiven was my turning point. My real belief that I was not alone. Perhaps I could let go of the past, stop beating myself up, trust someone who had the power and authority to make me a better man, give me a strong well to draw from without feeling guilty.

Can you share one of those moment with our readers

When we went for our special walk Saturday night up to the other hall, seeing several people from my church really brought home that fact that “others cared”.

One person in particular was going through such a bad time with her father. To me, what right did I have to be the person that I was.

I thought about my wife and daughter but it was my son and the relationship that I had with him that brought me home! I could either keep going the way that I was or trust in God and put my life in his hands.

I just had to believe……that was it!!

Has the relationship you have with others changed?

My relationship with my whole family is better, with my son, it is improving with time. This still remains a WIP but starts from a much more positive base than where I was before.

I went to Emmaus with an understanding that this was going to be a weekend where I would have to “work” at my faith (if I really, truly had any!!), rather than just turning up and going to Church on a Sunday.