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TESTIMONIES
Tammy's message of living with hope - April, 2011
Jesus Christ Gives Freedom
I can’t express enough how truly great God really is. He’s bigger than big and your mind would have to imagine beyond the outer depths of the universe to even begin to get a glimpse at how truly big He is. To describe what God has done in my life would almost be a miracle in itself. I would honestly have to tell you that He has done a series of miracles in my life.
God reached down and pulled me out of sin (addiction) and out of my own self affliction (He showed me mercy). He stripped me of everything and everyone to bring me to my knees. I woke up in prison all alone with nothing and no one, but I can assure you when I called upon the Lord, He was there with open arms. I spent so many years trying to do life on my own and to fill my insatiable hunger with worldly things. I even tried to live by man’s law, but I was unsuccessful in finding happiness and purpose until I began to walk in obedience. Once I truly submitted to the will of God and began to walk in obedience, He delivered me out of bondage. Jesus Christ began to live inside of me and revealed to me my purpose and set me free with the truth. The truth is that you will never truly be alive until you die to self and live to serve.
God has spoken to me and revealed many things to me. He told me to “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all His righteousness; and all things will be added unto you.” Matt. 6:33. I have put my sole focus on Christ and He has stayed true to His word. He has given to me the hidden riches that come out of the secret, dark places of our hearts and has led me to Living Hope Women’s Ministry entrusting me into the hands of angels. I know that my future is bright and that Living Hope was placed in my life to ensure me that my life has truly been touched by God.
Patty's message of living with hope - October, 2010
God reached down and pulled me out of sin (addiction) and out of my own self affliction (He showed me mercy). He stripped me of everything and everyone to bring me to my knees. I woke up in prison all alone with nothing and no one, but I can assure you when I called upon the Lord, He was there with open arms. I spent so many years trying to do life on my own and to fill my insatiable hunger with worldly things. I even tried to live by man’s law, but I was unsuccessful in finding happiness and purpose until I began to walk in obedience. Once I truly submitted to the will of God and began to walk in obedience, He delivered me out of bondage. Jesus Christ began to live inside of me and revealed to me my purpose and set me free with the truth. The truth is that you will never truly be alive until you die to self and live to serve.
God has spoken to me and revealed many things to me. He told me to “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all His righteousness; and all things will be added unto you.” Matt. 6:33. I have put my sole focus on Christ and He has stayed true to His word. He has given to me the hidden riches that come out of the secret, dark places of our hearts and has led me to Living Hope Women’s Ministry entrusting me into the hands of angels. I know that my future is bright and that Living Hope was placed in my life to ensure me that my life has truly been touched by God.
Patty's message of living with hope - October, 2010
Thankful...Rejoicing
2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” This scripture is very significant to my life because not too long ago I was totally hopeless and lost in the wilderness. I was living in a world of darkness and Satan had a hold on me. My choices of living for my flesh and selfish desires landed me in jail for a short time but sadly I continued in my sinful ways. Then, again, another trip to jail only this time I was on my way to prison. I am so grateful now for God’s amazing grace that saved me from myself! While in prison I decided I was through with the self-imposed destruction of myself, my health, and my relationships – not to mention the pain I caused my family. One day in my deep despair, all alone, my heart broken and tears flowing, I fell on my knees and surrendered all my fears, addictions, my earthly possessions and my very soul to God asking Him to please restore me and redeem me. I knew I didn’t have a chance to make it if I went back to where I came from upon my release from prison. I asked God to make a way for me and that I was ready to live righteously in His power for Him. I wrote Living Hope Women’s Ministry, received an application and just knew that I was cutting it close to have approval by the time I was released. I trusted in God and prayed that if He wanted me in this ministry to make a way and that I would commit myself to the program. Three days before my release I found out I would be the newest member to the Living Hope family. The Lord opened this door for me at the perfect time. I trusted Him to make a way and He did but only after I waited for Him to work. I can’t remember the last time I have felt so free and happy, not to mention fulfilled, as I do in my life now. God is a faithful God!! Today I put my hope and trust and energy into serving a mighty God.
Jeremiah 33:3 says “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Being a part of Living Hope has been blessing upon blessing. As I call upon Him He is answering me. I now have Christian sisters around me and the family members of an awesome church. God has expanded my territory with loving support and a spiritual journey that is exciting and prosperous. I am so thankful to be delivered from the snare of the enemy who is defeated because of the victory in Jesus Christ who ransomed me. I choose to be blessed and live according to scripture. For the joy of the Lord is my strength. Rejoice, again I say rejoice!! The Lord and this ministry have changed my life. I now wake-up with a song in my heart and a smile on my face.
Jessica's message of living with hope - July, 2010
It's so hard for me to believe that my year with the Living Hope is almost over. It has been a great year and I am so blessed to have been a part of the program. I have learned valuable life skills and tools like budgeting, banking, tolerance, and boundary setting. Most importantly, I have been shown how to always seek God and draw close to Him in this world that is filled with all kinds of evils, temptations, and trials. Thank you to everyone that has made the Living Hope Ministry possible! I take great comfort in knowing that even though I am leaving, I will always have my Living Hope and Crossings family to turn to for the rest of this life and the next. Jessica
Robin's message of living with hope - July, 2010
All I can say is what an amazing God we have! My year journey as a part of Living Hope and the people associated with the ministry has been the most spiritually blessed journey anyone could ever imagine or hope for. Throughout the year God has carried me through storms and victories that have only drawn me closer to Him and His purpose for my life. He continues to show me how great, compassionate and forgiving He is. He continues to show me how unconditional His love is and He has used me to witness to others for His glory. He has placed such special people in my life that will forever be positive, godly relationships and influences. God has shown me through these people what His grace, mercy and love is all about. Living Hope, will always hold a special place in my heart. The people involved and the women who live here are my extended family. In Christ alone I continue to place all my trust.
Sandra's message of living with hope - April, 2010
Trading My Turmoil for the Giver of Peace
While I meditate and fellowship with God these thoughts come to my mind and I think this is my testimony: When I was in my early twenties, I remember telling my mom I wanted “peace of mind” but, sadly, I continued to live in turmoil for 25 more years until I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. The journey to that final surrender to Jesus took me to places that gave me anything but peace. No one or nothing could satisfy or rid me of the chaos, confusion, unrest and turbulence in my life. When I was at the end of myself, I submitted to the only One who could give me that peace I had longed for. “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27.
Today there are circumstances in my life that seem like mountains that I know only God can move but, because of my relationship with Him, I am able to trust the Lord and live in peace. I choose to live my life by faith and not by sight and continually pray for “mountain moving faith.” I choose to not look at my circumstances the way they appear. God has given me revelations and conformations that it is in His hands and, therefore, I can live today and not worry about tomorrow because God is already there. Fellowshipping with the Lord throughout my day is so sweet now and, where I once lived in turmoil I am thankful, I now live in joy and peace of heart and mind because Jesus lives in me.
Jessica's message of living with hope - January, 2010
Time was running out and I had a big decision to make. Do I go back to the only people and places that I knew, the environment that landed me in prison, or do I go to an unfamiliar safe place? I made the right choice and sent in an application to Living Hope Women's Ministry because my commitment to change was so strong. I know how badly my family and I needed for me to be transformed. My incarceration was a blessing and gave me time to evaluate all of my destructive thoughts and behaviors. Correction was welcomed. I am changing because I want a better life and a better relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am learning as much as I can about the things that I need to do and how to control my thoughts and actions so that the outcomes of my decisions will no longer adversely affect my family, myself, and society as a whole. I am willing to give up all that I have ever known, in order to do so. There is no question about whether or not I should change. Change is a must in order for me to survive. I am coming to the conclusion that these changes are inevitable and are already happening. The help and direction that I am receiving from Living Hope is allowing me to adjust as easily as possible. This process is bringing so much hope back into my life. At one time my existence was futile. I trust that anything that comes my way will be better than before. From rock bottom, the only way to go is up and my final destination is Heaven.
Robin's message of living with hope - November, 2009
What We Are Is God’s Gift To Us
What We Become Is Our Gift To God
What We Become Is Our Gift To God
My name is Robin and I am a participant in the Living Hope Women's Ministry. I was praying about where to go upon my release at Eddie Warriors Correctional Center. God used people and opened up every door to lead me straight to Living Hope.
When I met Susan and Janet for the first time, I knew right then and there how much they love the Lord and what a passion they have for this ministry. I am honored to be a part of it.
I grew up in a dysfunctional family, my father being an alcoholic. My mother, who is very precious to me, always made sure we attended church and learned about our Heavenly Father. I was saved and baptized at the age of 13. Life was hard sometimes and along the way I became a lost sheep. In and out of unhealthy relationships, always seeking love and acceptance from man but never finding it. Finally my life spiraled out of control after about 12 years of running from God. My sins had taken me further than I wanted to go, kept me longer than I wanted to stay and cost me more than I wanted to pay. I was living in hell on earth. My Heavenly Father never left me nor forsaked me. He was always there keeping me safe and free from the clutches of death. God put me in the only place He could get my attention and that was prison. He pulled me out of the miry clay into His marvelous light! He is the reason I live today, He is the reason I have peace today, He is the reason I have acceptance today, He is the reason I forgive and love today. I’ll never ever forget what God has done for me and how very, very much He loves all of us so unconditionally. We serve a gracious, powerful, faithful, amazing, forgiving, loving God who sent his only Son to die on the cross so we could have everlasting life. That, to me, says it all.
Search me, know me, try me and see; every worthless affection hidden in me. All I’m asking for is that you cleanse me Lord. Create in me a heart that’s clean; conquer the power of secret shame; come wash away the guilty stain of all my sin; clothe me in robes of righteousness; cover my nakedness with grace. All of my life before you now, I humbly bring.
Excerpted from “Search Me and Know Me”
by Kathryn Scott and Mildred Rainey
Tivoli Ann's message of living with hope - September, 2009
Hi, my name is Tivoli-Ann and I am a participant of Living Hope. I am so thankful for this ministry and what it has brought to my life. I don’t know where I would be today without the love and compassion that Living Hope has brought to my life. I grew up with an alcoholic mother and starting at a young age had to fend for myself. Along the way I’ve made wrong choices and put myself in situations for trouble. Up until the day I put my own life into the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ, I was traveling the road of life through the wide gate. Now I can surely say that I have found that narrow gate and I travel it with my best friend, who keeps me safe, who has put wonderful mentors, friends and family in my path. I give all the thanks unto the Lord. He knows what each of us need and the desires of our hearts. My desire since I was little was to feel loved, to have someone hug me, tell me they loved me and come back again. Now I am truly blessed with countless Christians every day to walk with me.
When I met Susan and Janet for the first time, I knew right then and there how much they love the Lord and what a passion they have for this ministry. I am honored to be a part of it.
I grew up in a dysfunctional family, my father being an alcoholic. My mother, who is very precious to me, always made sure we attended church and learned about our Heavenly Father. I was saved and baptized at the age of 13. Life was hard sometimes and along the way I became a lost sheep. In and out of unhealthy relationships, always seeking love and acceptance from man but never finding it. Finally my life spiraled out of control after about 12 years of running from God. My sins had taken me further than I wanted to go, kept me longer than I wanted to stay and cost me more than I wanted to pay. I was living in hell on earth. My Heavenly Father never left me nor forsaked me. He was always there keeping me safe and free from the clutches of death. God put me in the only place He could get my attention and that was prison. He pulled me out of the miry clay into His marvelous light! He is the reason I live today, He is the reason I have peace today, He is the reason I have acceptance today, He is the reason I forgive and love today. I’ll never ever forget what God has done for me and how very, very much He loves all of us so unconditionally. We serve a gracious, powerful, faithful, amazing, forgiving, loving God who sent his only Son to die on the cross so we could have everlasting life. That, to me, says it all.
Search me, know me, try me and see; every worthless affection hidden in me. All I’m asking for is that you cleanse me Lord. Create in me a heart that’s clean; conquer the power of secret shame; come wash away the guilty stain of all my sin; clothe me in robes of righteousness; cover my nakedness with grace. All of my life before you now, I humbly bring.
Excerpted from “Search Me and Know Me”
by Kathryn Scott and Mildred Rainey
Tivoli Ann's message of living with hope - September, 2009
Hi, my name is Tivoli-Ann and I am a participant of Living Hope. I am so thankful for this ministry and what it has brought to my life. I don’t know where I would be today without the love and compassion that Living Hope has brought to my life. I grew up with an alcoholic mother and starting at a young age had to fend for myself. Along the way I’ve made wrong choices and put myself in situations for trouble. Up until the day I put my own life into the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ, I was traveling the road of life through the wide gate. Now I can surely say that I have found that narrow gate and I travel it with my best friend, who keeps me safe, who has put wonderful mentors, friends and family in my path. I give all the thanks unto the Lord. He knows what each of us need and the desires of our hearts. My desire since I was little was to feel loved, to have someone hug me, tell me they loved me and come back again. Now I am truly blessed with countless Christians every day to walk with me.