The following is an article that will be in a book put out by Real Life Stories. It is a ministry that gives testimony books out as they preach the gospel in power to see salvations. I have talked about my struggles before I thought I would share again so that as we continue to grow together you may never forget that I am always, like you, in process and subject to miss it with God. The only sure thing is Jesus. Always keep your eyes on Him while growing with others just like you. You are no doubt more, way more than you are currently walking in which isn’t to say you are not already running for God, but getting to completion is a lifelong venture full of great and wonderful experiences in Him, by Him, and through Him. Yes we cannot imagine what He has for us after we have finished our race, but use you imagination to keep yourself encouraged when things get tough. I think about what He has set me free from so as to keep my buoyancy in my faith.
The following testimony can be found in the book Real Life Stories Lighthouse Drug and Alcohol Edition. If you would like to share your testimony related to this topic send me an email at
podcastpreacher@appliedstrengthsministry.com
I grew up in an abusive home. My father was mostly absent, and when he was around, it was often for the worst reasons. My mother worked constantly to support four kids, leaving us largely unsupervised. By the time I was five or six, my sister and I were scavenging for food—plants, tree leaves, even dirt. Hunger and neglect were our constants…
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