Julie

I grew up going to church and knew of God but didn’t understand I could have a personal relationship with him through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I always just wanted to fit in. After searching in my emptiness, I thought I found a place I was accepted...it was through people who were partiers and drug addicts. I started to drink and was curious about the drugs. One drunken night I ended up trying cocaine. I was instantly hooked. I felt this helped me to be the person I'd always wanted to be and felt accepted. I could talk to anyone without fear, it helped me to be outgoing (I'm very introverted), and numbed all this pain I had inside. I felt invincible. I believed all the lies that satan kept feeding me.

This led to a life of misery and destruction that went on for many years of my life. I witnessed several overdoses, had a gun pulled on me, and had been abused physically, sexually, and mentally. I felt so alone and helpless, until one day God got my attention. I was about 80 pounds by then and had nothing left. I heard a song by a Christian artist Plumb called "Lord Lord I'm ready now"... I instantly dropped to my knees in desperation crying out to God for help. I felt this huge burden just lifted completely off of me. I knew it was God. He delivered me from the cocaine.

He started changing me from that day on and I couldn't be more grateful for his forgiveness, love, mercy, and grace. The relationship I now have with Christ continues to grow stronger each day. I was a drug addict but have been redeemed by Jesus Christ! And if he can do it for me, he can do it for anyone! There’s hope in Christ so never give up! He loves and wants all to come to a saving knowledge of Him. It's the Best decision you can ever make in your life!