yeah.....self-control. That's clearly a big one for this guy...
My situation seems strange to me, but its probably not all that unusual. I was arrested on a minor misdemeanor, a serious felony was added, and I barely bonded out (my parents had a lawyer there at the bond hearing, so I did get bond). Shortly after returning home, it dawned on me to say The Sinner's Prayer and that yes, I really needed Jesus in my heart...it wasn't sufficient to just read about Him and say child-like prayers. So, I did...and I cried, it was great.
Anyway, part of the reason the felony was dropped was because of my progress, thanks to Christ. That and...well, honestly, I didn't commit the felony, but that doesn't matter in the legal system, especially when you're considered an "uppity mental patient." Good thing my dad hired a lawyer.
I was going to both a shrink and a counselor and the case was kept out of court for 1 year, so I had to time to grow and reflect a bit. The ex-shrink who pressed the charges clearly has never cared for me, but God has been changing me since I got saved. Anyway, the minor misdemeanor was dropped, the felony was dropped, and I pled guilty to a (serious) misdemeanor. The ex-shrink who pressed the charges requested the maximum, so I got a suspended sentence and 5 years probation. I've been doing well on probation and in general, so...yeah. I think I've been growing up, at long last, and that's important. Plus, Christ has been very, very, very good to me.
Its just...crazy...that's all.