Tom Davis was born in Wooster, Ohio, in August of 1980. Tom's parents, John and Beth, moved Tom and his brother Tim to Bradenton, Florida. After living in Florida for four years, the Davis ' made the move back to Wooster. Tom finished school at Triway high school. Written by Tom Davis: I was raised in a “Christian” home. I went to church for as long as I can remember…it was a part of my childhood. I did the things that I thought I was supposed to do as a Christian, and tried to live the best I knew how for Jesus. As most young adults find…when the teenage years hit, we rule the world. Our parents are no longer our hero's and they most definitely do not know what they're talking about. It's no longer cool to be seen in public with them…I think you get the idea. I, being a normal teenage boy, went through that faze of my life like most. Fortunately I never found myself being attracted to drugs or alcohol. I can say that I never tried drugs. I did drink but never considered myself a heavy partier. What I struggled with the most…was GIRLS! For some reason, unknown to me, I felt that I could never be without a girlfriend. To make a long story short, I ended up facing the consequences of my actions in a REAL way. My sixteen year old girlfriend gave me the news that she was pregnant. Needless to say, the shock of my life. This kind of thing just could not happen to someone like me. After all, I'm a Christian, from a good family…and dating a Christian from a good family. This kind of thing didn't happen to people like us. Somewhere deep in my mind, the devil convinced me that I was above facing consequences for my actions. Having sex before I was married wasn't as big of a deal as what I used to think it was. I could be doing things that are much worse. That was the lie that I fell in to. The devil knew exactly how to break into me. After coming to grips with the realization that I was going to be a father, I came back to Wooster from college and began to work. I never once thought of anything but doing my part to raise and support my child. The devil knew that if he could get me away from my girlfriend, it would be a victory for him. My girlfriend and I grew to almost hate each other. Fighting over our child. After months of not speaking a word to one another, something miraculous brought us back together. To this day we don't know what lead us to begin talking again (obviously God played a major role in that). Shortly after we began seeing each other again, we got engaged. In July of 2001, we became Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis. My wife, Rachelle, became my life partner. I wish that I could somehow put into words what this women is to me. Rachelle is my world, my muse, my rock and support, my friend, my best friend, someone who shares my joy, my pain, the love of my life, the mother of my children, the wind beneath my wings. I could not and would not be who I am without her in my life. She is my soul mate and I love her with every fiber of who I am.
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Jumping back to my younger years… I started playing piano when I was very young. I have had a love of music from a very early age. I cannot explain what music is to me. It burns within me. It is simply a part of me, it is who I am. I also had a love of singing. Again, something that burns within me. I have such a passion for music. I played and sang for my church's worship band. I lead the band and did the things that I thought were the right things to do. At that point in my life, I was blinded to the fact that Satan was pulling wool over my eyes by consuming me in tradition and following tight schedules. I was relying completely on my own abilities to lead worship and my own abilities to live my life. It wasn't until I came in contact with Pastor Jerry Obrien that I realized there was sooooo much that I was missing. I had been a Christian for years and years but never had the power of the Holy Spirit. When I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit my life did a ‘180. I grew more in 1 year than I did over my entire life. I learned there's freedom and power if I just let go and allow the Holy Spirit to take the lead. I follow behind and hang on for the ride! It's simple for me…one word…OBEDIENCE.
I learned what it is to truly worship. I have learned that it's not about me. It's not about my agenda or about what I think is best. It's simply about obeying the Holy Spirit. Period.
2nd challenge…seek God and ask Him…is there more? Is there more than where I'm at right now? I believe He will reveal to you new revelations and give you a fresh anointing on your life. May God richly bless you. Thank you so much for reading alittle about my life. I am always willing and happy to talk with anyone. Please come and visit us at Faith Harvest Fellowship. You will find the power of the Holy Spirit in full force. Stay strong!
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