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Jacob Meidel
I realized I was in trouble in November of 2012. I failed to complete two programs at two different recovery centers, and my family was running out of sympathy for me. For 6 years I had basically done whatever I pleased. I was self-serving and thought very little about anyone else. I thought I was behaving like everyone else in the world who liked to have a good time, but in 2012 I was arrested, evicted and disowned. I could not go a day without putting drugs in my body, which mean I could not go a day without stealing. I was long past employable, and had become homeless for a month, living in a small patch of woods off a busy highway More than anything I wanted a way out, but concluded there was no other way than death. When I called Innerfaith, I was utterly hopeless and completely desperate, but I was encouraged to give it a chance. I did give it a chance, and one afternoon I asked Chris t to save me, to help me and to help me know His will for my life. I steadily got better, my hope was restored and I began to become a person that people wanted to be around again, especially my family.
Chris Follett and Innerfaith taught me that anyone can have a personal relationship with Jesus. I learned to experience God in my day to day life, and I also learned to lean on Him rather than on substances. I found closure from my old hurts and I learned how to handle any new ones without going back to drugs. I am so thankful to Jesus Christ, and all of Innerfaith, for restoring my life and giving me purpose I never thought I would have. The joy that I have today is truly wonderful, and I hope that anyone struggling will reach out and make the same phone call I did!
Trey Foreman
I had a well rounded childhood. I was heavily involved in sports, boy scouts, did very well in school and my family life was good. I was raised by a God fearing mother, and a father who was totally dedicated to doing whatever it took for his son to succeed. My p[arents did the b est they could and raised me the best they knew how. I never really got into any kind of trouble until I went to college. Sure, I had an occasional beer or two in high school, but once I found what I thought was freedom, that occasional beer turned into regular drinking fests. The demon of alcoholism began to take an exacting toll on me and everyone around me. Multiple near death experiences, numerous trips to jail, a shattered baseball career and failed relationships left me utterly hopeless.
However, once I finally surrendered my life and my will to God at Innerfaith, on April 4, 2013, this began to change. From the moment I drove onto the property I could feel the presence of God, and for the first time in my life I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that He was real and that He alone could take all the pain and heartache I had gotten myself into and turn it into a story of faith and redemption. You see, "I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what He has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord." (Psalm 40:1-3).
Through Innerfaith, God has pulled me out of the pit of hell and set me on a solid rock, Jesus Christ, and for that I am forever grateful. God gets all the glory for this and I now devote every single day to living a life that glorifies Him and what He has done for me. He has given me the desires of my heart and restored every meaningful relationship in my life. He has surrounded me with wise, Godly peple that I can turn to at any time or counsel. He has truly given me hope and a future that Jeremiah 29:11 talks about. He will do the same for every person that surrenders to Him! Make that choice today! God is waiting for you with open arms!
I realized I was in trouble in November of 2012. I failed to complete two programs at two different recovery centers, and my family was running out of sympathy for me. For 6 years I had basically done whatever I pleased. I was self-serving and thought very little about anyone else. I thought I was behaving like everyone else in the world who liked to have a good time, but in 2012 I was arrested, evicted and disowned. I could not go a day without putting drugs in my body, which mean I could not go a day without stealing. I was long past employable, and had become homeless for a month, living in a small patch of woods off a busy highway More than anything I wanted a way out, but concluded there was no other way than death. When I called Innerfaith, I was utterly hopeless and completely desperate, but I was encouraged to give it a chance. I did give it a chance, and one afternoon I asked Chris t to save me, to help me and to help me know His will for my life. I steadily got better, my hope was restored and I began to become a person that people wanted to be around again, especially my family.
Chris Follett and Innerfaith taught me that anyone can have a personal relationship with Jesus. I learned to experience God in my day to day life, and I also learned to lean on Him rather than on substances. I found closure from my old hurts and I learned how to handle any new ones without going back to drugs. I am so thankful to Jesus Christ, and all of Innerfaith, for restoring my life and giving me purpose I never thought I would have. The joy that I have today is truly wonderful, and I hope that anyone struggling will reach out and make the same phone call I did!
Trey Foreman
I had a well rounded childhood. I was heavily involved in sports, boy scouts, did very well in school and my family life was good. I was raised by a God fearing mother, and a father who was totally dedicated to doing whatever it took for his son to succeed. My p[arents did the b est they could and raised me the best they knew how. I never really got into any kind of trouble until I went to college. Sure, I had an occasional beer or two in high school, but once I found what I thought was freedom, that occasional beer turned into regular drinking fests. The demon of alcoholism began to take an exacting toll on me and everyone around me. Multiple near death experiences, numerous trips to jail, a shattered baseball career and failed relationships left me utterly hopeless.
However, once I finally surrendered my life and my will to God at Innerfaith, on April 4, 2013, this began to change. From the moment I drove onto the property I could feel the presence of God, and for the first time in my life I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that He was real and that He alone could take all the pain and heartache I had gotten myself into and turn it into a story of faith and redemption. You see, "I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what He has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord." (Psalm 40:1-3).
Through Innerfaith, God has pulled me out of the pit of hell and set me on a solid rock, Jesus Christ, and for that I am forever grateful. God gets all the glory for this and I now devote every single day to living a life that glorifies Him and what He has done for me. He has given me the desires of my heart and restored every meaningful relationship in my life. He has surrounded me with wise, Godly peple that I can turn to at any time or counsel. He has truly given me hope and a future that Jeremiah 29:11 talks about. He will do the same for every person that surrenders to Him! Make that choice today! God is waiting for you with open arms!