Timothy
My name is Timothy.
Coming to the Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Alcohol was my downfall. I tried quitting a hundred times, but without God in my life I never had any success.
If I’d known the Lord sooner I would have avoided a lot of pain – both for me and for my family.
Because of my addiction, I lived on the streets and under bridges. A typical night
would be to drink until I pass out, then eventually wake up to yet another bottle of
vodka.
I would hide in the bushes to avoid the police. I had no friends. I was isolated
and withdrawn. All that time, I was drinking myself to death and I didn’t even care.
I thank God He directed my steps to the Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission, where I’m
finally getting my life together. Not only am I making progress, I’m also being trusted.
I think the Mission has had more faith in me than I’ve had in myself. Just a year ago I would sit in front of the Mission’s thrift store drunk; now I’m managing the store and helping all kinds of people in the name of Jesus.
If that’s not an example of God at work I don’t know what is!
Today I have hope. I feel the love of Christ.
The staff here is teaching me how to live as a Christian man. My life used to feel like a graveyard. At this moment I feel the resurrection power of Jesus in my life. I have so many people to thank for my recovery, and at the top of the list is you who give your money and your service to the Mission.
Your personal acts of kindness mean so much. God bless you at this Easter season . . . and thank you again for keeping the Mission doors open for someone like me.
