I, Larry Reeves was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 16th of 1974. My mother was Ethel Bernice Reeves and my Father is Larry Johnson. I grew up in the inner-city with his 3 sisters and a younger brother. I, was challenged in many areas of my life at an early age. The neighborhood was filled with crime and violence. I, learned how to stand up and fight back against the many forces that tried to destroy me. Most importantly my mother taught me how to develop a relationship with God. She always prayed for me and all of her other children.
During my adolescence I was retained in the second grade. That had a profound affect on my attitude toward school. When I, was in the fifth grade I, attained the honor roll for each semester of school. That motivated me and I, learned that the right teacher will help you get to the next level. When I was finally promoted I, was retained again in the seventh grade. At that time I lost my interest in school. So I, dropped out of school.
At the age of 15 I, was arrested for selling drugs and put in juvenile detention home. At this home I, learned that I, did not like being incarcerated. But God used all the trials in my life to make a change for the future. While in the detention center I met a young man who was in the juvenile detention center with me. He was disabled and suffered from mental illness. However, he was extremely intelligent on various issues topics and subjects. He inspired me to become educated and take school, studying and education seriously.
When I, was in the juvenile detention I, got on my knees and prayed to God. I said Lord if you get me out of here I will never come back. Then I, started my thirst for education reading many types of books. I, also started learning multiple subjects and seeking knowledge and understanding. The more I, read the more God increased my knowledge in many areas of his life. I, love my relationship with God and will never forget God’s presence in my life. God turned all the bad things into blessings because of his love, mercy, grace and purpose for my life.
At the age of 18 my daughter Nefertiti Diasia-Burton Reeves was born and I, realized how important it was to have GED or High School Diploma. So I, enrolled in Roxbury Community College to attain my GED. I, received my GED on the first try. From there enrolled in correspondence courses of varying subjects. I, was able to learn more on my own by reading and studying at home without pressure from the environment or the pressure from the teacher. I, learned many subjects including Law, Business, Electronics, Taxes, Computers and many other subjects.
When I realized that God’s protection love and mercy is better than the strongest man or the best fighting technique. My older sisters helped him along with some of my uncles. My relationship with father has always been strained and hurtful at times. However, I learned that only focusing on only the troubling times, I missed out on realizing the good times that I had with my father. As a father I look back on the way I handled issues with my children and now I see it wasn't the best way to deal with issues. Through out my I felt abandoned unloved and felt that I was more of a burden on my father than a blessing. This emotional discourse has affected me through out my entire life until the Aneurysm.
After I, almost died made me realize that I need to look at the world differently. I, learned that when you don’t have a father present and your loving mother has passed away. God is always there. I, learned when your brothers and sisters don’t care or respect you God is always there. These have been some of the toughest but, most beneficial challenges to my life. Through growing and understanding God was able to take the trouble of my life and turn it into a testimony. I was always a intelligent young man but struggled in life with depression and anxiety.
However, God gave me a spiritual gift of discernment and a clear vision of how to accomplish things. God’s love, mercy, and favor have been on my life since I was in my mother’s womb. I, am dedicated to giving back to God my life force, to show appreciation and thanks for God’s amazing love. After I almost died several times, I, wanted to create a free website that would inspire motivate encourage and inspire God’s children around the world.
Through all my struggles and tests in life. God has given me a testimony for encouraging others. Now it is online and is available for the world to see. God is good no matter what you see or feel. His love and mercy is amazing. He is always on time. Nonetheless, I have learned the most important factor in life is love and respect and acknowledgement of the true God. Everything after that is secondary. I love God when people don’t care for me. I love God and he loves me. That is the best feeling a human can ever experience.
The key to winning is knowing your value. No one can determine that but you.
One percent of negativity can cost you 100 percent of possibility.