Isaac’s Story.

For most of my life, I felt unseen, misunderstood, and out of place. Growing up as a military kid — moving from country to country, switching languages, trying to fit into worlds that were never mine — I learned to perform, to please, and to attach myself to other people’s dreams just to feel like I mattered or belonged. On the outside I looked charismatic and driven, but on the inside I carried an infection of confusion, loneliness, and a deep lack of identity.

If you stripped away my goals, the achievements I chased, or the substances I used to numb myself with, I didn’t know who I was or why I was here. My life didn’t feel grounded in anything real; I had moments of direction, but underneath it all I was outrunning an ache I didn’t know how to name, let alone face. But that chase ended the night I overdosed, November 28, 2020 — and the next morning, on my slow walk home through the park, I realized I couldn’t keep living this way.

I remember stopping on the path, feeling hopeless and helpless, looking up toward heaven and saying out loud, “God, what do You want me to know, and what do You want me to do?” And in that moment, I heard three things that changed everything: get wisdom, though it costs all you have, and share wisdom with others on how to live properly; discover the gift I placed in you and give it away in service to others; and help people uncover and awaken the gift within themselves.

That was the beginning. God showed me that significance is found in living aligned with truth — in fearing Him, keeping His commands, and giving away what He’s placed in you. That’s where freedom begins. And He made it clear that I was called to motivate and encourage others to fight for that freedom too.

I believe God called me to build Purpose Foundations because we’re living in a generation starving for meaning and direction. King Solomon (Prov. 29:18) and Viktor Frankl both agree that when people lack purpose, they pursue pleasure and perish — but when people have clarity, understanding and vision, they step into and lead the lives they were created to live.

When we finally see what God sees in us, connect the dots He has woven through our stories, and partner with Him to build a life of significance and purpose — leading that life brings glory to His name. And this second chance at life was gifted back to me to bring Glory to His name, the One who saved me from myself.

Forever and ever… thank you, Jesus.