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Twenty years ago, in the middle of the summer, I spoke to a packed room of 45 to 50 men who were recovering drug addicts. I’ll never forget it. I was the speaker, dressed in suit and tie, and the AC was not working.

I always get excited when I address some of God’s favorite people. With enthusiasm, I delivered my message and after the one-hour session, I was soaking wet and ready to get out of the building.

Three young men asked if they could speak to me. I said, “Yes, but let’s get out of here!”

We walked onto Bank Street in New Orleans. One of the men asked, “How old are you?”

“Sixty-five,” I answered.

“Where do you get all that energy?”

“I eat a lot of Hershey bars.”

Then another asked, “Do you ever get burned out?”

Without thinking, I said, “No. That’s impossible.”

His response was, “Other counselors get burned out.”

Agreeing, I said, “That’s because they’re not too smart. They play with people’s heads, with no concern about the person’s heart.”

I then explained that I’m only a vessel for the Holy Spirit to work through me. How can I get burned out if I don’t do anything?

I don’t know if anyone got anything from that session, but I did. I was reminded that God’s ministry of Get High on Life is not about me. It’s about His Holy Spirit.

If you have any questions, or comments, please write to Harold Keller at Get High on Life, P.O. Drawer U, Reserve, LA 70084 or call (985) 652-8477.