Morgans Testimony!

Before I came to His Hands of Hope, the best way I could discribe it was that I was lost. I had stopped caring about everything and everyone. I was so in my head, completely destroying my life for the next good time. I thought none of my actions would have any real consequences. I came dangerously close to going to prison, possibly for a very long time, and I believe it was only through my mother's faith and loyalty to God that I was protected.

Before all of this had begun, I didn't have any friends, and one day, Walking along the sidewalk, a boy approached me and introduced himself, and we became close friends. Through him, I met a lot of people, and all of a sudden, I had a lot of friends. The problem was that many of these friends I should not have picked. I didn't want to distance myself from them because I was afraid I would return to that place of loneliness.

Being around these newfound friends, it changed me. It was like I was being brainwashed. I started thinking and acting like them. This is where I tried drugs for the first time. At this point, it was like I was throwing my life away. I got arrested twice, was addicted to marijuana, mushrooms started smoking cigarettes, was drinking and taking opiates. I had to fund this addiction, so I started stealing. I stole around one thousand dollars from various friends and family. I was lost.

My Mother, no knowing what to do with me, as a last resort sent me to His Hands of Hope. Upon arriving, I intended on returning the same. I didn't want to change. But, they showed me compassion and remorse. It moved me. Little by little I started ot open myself up, and witnessed the Holy Spirit.I saw how it touches people and how it changes them. The more I saw, the more I wanted to experience it myself.

I learned how to work, how to respect, and how to appreciate. Slowly I formed a relationship with God, walking and Listening to Him, feeling his word, and just abiding in him. The more I received, the more I wanted, and I knew I wanted Him. for the rest of my life. I asked Jesus to come into my heart. 2 weeks ago, I was baptized. Walking with God has been amazing, and I owe everything to him.

Thank you to His Hands of Hope and everything you have done for me.

-Morgan