[guestpost]I first met Holeigh at church camp. She was a teenage camper. I was a volunteer counselor. I never would’ve dreamed she’d one day sit in my class at the Haven of Hope. Here is her story.[/guestpost][featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]My name is Holeigh. I was raised in a Godly Christian Home. I loved God and anything that brought me closer to Him. I loved youth camps and youth conferences. I stayed plugged in.
At the age of 17, I stopped doing all those things because I wanted to fit in. Curiosity killed the cat. Right? I began to try drugs. You name it, I did it. I became an IV user. It was all fun until I found myself almost dead, loosing my children, and ending up in jail.
At this point, I was so misable with life. I hated living. I was convinced I was not gonna be anything more than a junkie.
I wanted help. I wanted to let God be my Savior. I was tired of running. I finally called on Him May 28th and told God I was done!
It has been a fight since that day, but I don’t regret giving my life to God. He hasn’t ever failed me! I have such a joy and peace about everything.
God’s got my life! I’m an overcomer. Amen!
God is already restoring everything back to me. I’m so thankful to God for giving me a second chance and showing me favor. Favor is being shown grace and mercy when we don’t deserve it.
But He did it. He truly delivered me. I am beyond blessed to be able to say I’m clean sober and in my right mind!
That’s the God I serve! I just love Him so much because He loved me. He died for me and if that’s not enough to be thankful for I don’t know what is!
Let God turn your mess into a message like He did for me. He isn’t a respecter of persons! Truly submit to Him. Not my will, but His will be done.
12 Comments
Rosanna Brooks · May 27, 2018 at 11:33 am
I am so proud of you gurl alway know there are hard days we go thought vut dont give up GOD is there to help us through i love you gurl
mandy · May 24, 2018 at 2:51 am
I’m so proud of you. I love you
girl.
Anonymous · September 28, 2017 at 10:10 pm
Way to go sista proud of you.mrs linda
Anonymous · September 16, 2017 at 2:11 pm
Holeigh what a beautiful testimony. Such an honor to have you at the Haven with us. I truly can’t wait to see what God has in store for you.
Robin · September 15, 2017 at 6:06 pm
From church pews, we all grew up together! I have always loved Sister Janet and y’all! I’m so glad God delivered you! I only pray for your strength. God has everything under control. Keep loving him and sharing your story. I’m so glad he has no respect of persons either because he would have given up me a long time ago. We don’t serve a give up God! He’s good all the time, and all the time He is good! love u
Robin · September 15, 2017 at 6:08 pm
Sister Janice
Pastor Bill H. · September 13, 2017 at 11:21 pm
Great to hear that God is working in your life. From the youth of our church back to where God has great plans for your life. You will remain in our prayers. Pastor Bill H.
Erica · September 13, 2017 at 12:16 pm
So awesome to see how far God has brought you praying for you to keep growing stronger in the Lord what a mighty God we serve
Anonymous · September 13, 2017 at 4:29 am
Amen!!
Anonymous · September 12, 2017 at 7:22 pm
Holeigh I am so proud of you. #NOTHINGBUTGOD
Samantha Williams
Rivers Baptist Church
Ashleigh pierce · September 12, 2017 at 4:57 pm
Amazing…may 28th 2015 is when I cried out to the Lord and he saved me, I was actually high on meth when I cried out to him and within 24 hours I was in jail…im so thankful and my life will never be the same PRAISE GOD FOR HIS AMAZING GRACE I’m so happy for you!
Beth Johanson · September 12, 2017 at 2:10 pm
He said, “The Lord is my rock and my Fortress and my deliverer,
II Samuel 22:2