INSPIRING CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY OF WISCONSIN REPRESENTATIVE
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INSPIRING CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY OF WISCONSIN REPRESENTATIVE
Are you encouraged by the faith of Christians serving in politics? Read this inspiring testimony, the story of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Tittl, D-25, Manitowoc.
“A few years ago, I shared with about 300 people at the Wisconsin Republican Convention Prayer Breakfast about different addiction courts in the state of Wisconsin and I said, ‘There but for the grace of God, go I.’
“I told them: ‘I am thoroughly convinced that had I continued down my road of self-destruction, I would not be talking to you because I would be dead.’ But God can even use a guy who drank way too much and did a lot of bad stuff in his youth to serve Him in the Capitol.
“I was raised in a very religious home in a mainline denomination. We went to church every Sunday. I was forced to. When I was 18, I stopped going because it didn’t have meaning to me.
“In 1986 I was destroying my life through a variety of abuses and spiraling out of control. Several friends shared what Christ had done in their lives and one day I decided to watch the 700 Club at my parent’s house while they were at work. At their kitchen table, I heard that God wants to do something with my life. I said, ‘Okay Lord. If you want to do something with this life, you have to take away this alcohol problem.’
“Then I opened my Bible at random and my eyes fell on Proverbs 20:1 ‘Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.’ The Lord was answering my prayer even though I had not yet given my life to Him.
“I had been trying to sell something to a pastor at a little Baptist church and he had invited me to service. I had agreed just to make a sale, but that Wednesday I really wanted to go. When I got there the parking lot was empty and the sign said the service was Thursday night. I had three appointments Thursday night, but by noon all had called to reschedule. So, I went to church and I loved it. I went again Sunday morning and, on Sunday night, I gave my life to Christ.
“I was 24 and my life radically changed. God removed the alcohol addiction, it was miraculous. That was Feb. 9, 1986 and I reached my 33rd anniversary as a Christian. I have more years with Christ than I do without Him.
“At a Promise Keepers event in Colorado, I heard a speaker say more Christians were needed in public office, and I thought, I can do that. I ran and won seats on the Manitowoc City, and then, County Boards before running for the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2006. I lost but ran again in 2012 and won.
“Immediately I searched for a Bible study at the Capitol. Finding none, I decided to start one. The day before I was sworn in, the pastors, deacons, and elders of Faith Church prayed over me at all three services as if they were sending forth a missionary to Madison.
“The next morning the first official email I sent said I was starting a Bible study in my office at the Capitol on Wednesday mornings and that all were welcome.
“Since that first Wednesday, I have never been alone. God has raised up an amazing group of Christian men who are serving alongside of me. We encourage and pray for each other, and we share each other’s burdens. That first study counted 12 Representatives and two Senators. Two were Democrats and one of them was Jewish.
“It’s important to remember that we will answer to God for our decisions, including the ones we make in our political life. Abraham Lincoln said, ‘…my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.’ And he is.
“We serve an awesome God who is alive today and is willing to use people like me. I am still in awe. Sometimes when I’m worshiping on a Sunday morning, my mind drifts back to the past, and I can’t begin to understand what God saw in me. I am humbled and so thankful. One of my favorite Paul Tittl quotes is, ‘Because HE lives, I Live!’”
Rep. Paul Tittl, D-25, is the sponsor of the Capitol Ministries Bible study at the Wisconsin State Capitol that has been led by Mike Beresford since 2016. If you want to pray for or support Pastor Beresford’s ministry, visit capmin.org/wisconsin.
(Capitol Ministries is making disciples of Jesus Christ in the political arena throughout the world.)
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Dear Rep Titti — what a powerful testimony of God’s power in all situations. Thank you for stepping up and leading the way to God as the author of every good act. May The Lord bless you and keep you.
Thank you and may God “Increase your tribe”
I will keep you in my prayers. Roz
Thank you Rep Tittl for your frank testimony about the awesome power of God and what He can do in our lives if we only surrender to Him. May we all be as courageous as you in doing whatever it is the Lord calls us to do. God’s favor, blessing and protection be upon you as you serve in Wisconsin and I have prayed for even more doors of opportunity to open wide for you in His service.
Heavenly Father,
I pray for all those men and women who have been called in the past, are being called now and in the future to serve the people of the United States, our country, and most importantly you God. I thank you that they have answered the call you have put upon their hearts and that you have equipped them with the passion and talents to step out boldly in faith to be on mission for you. I pray they seek your wisdom daily and they walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen
Dear Rep Tittl: Our God is a God of Miracles and you are a walking miracle! Thank you for your heart to serve your state and America and what a beautiful way to do it–with the Lord as your right hand. God bless you for all you are doing for Wisconsin and the United States of America. –Jayne
Thanks for your encouragement of Rep. Tittl! Your prayers make a difference.