“The drugs I was taking were killing me. I was close to death.”
November 27, 2017
“The drugs I was taking were killing me. I was close to death.”
That’s the beginning of a beautiful redemption story we hear from a listener in South Africa. He continues,
“I grew up in a Christian family but I failed to choose the right friends. After completing grade twelve, I decided to do things my own way. My parents did everything to bring me back, but it was difficult for me to stop. I ended up living on the streets, until I found a shelter that accepted kids. One day while I was there waiting for food, the security officer was listening to your teachings from his mobile phone. I asked him to turn up the volume so I could listen too. In my language of Zulu, I heard your message about the God of the second chance. I looked at myself and I thought there was no way I could receive a second chance.
“That’s when I began to get sick. I was thin and coughing a lot. Someone at the shelter finally convinced me to go to the hospital where I was diagnosed with tuberculosis. While I was treated, I heard your broadcasts again! I cried and thought to myself that maybe it was time for me to change. That’s when I asked a nurse to contact my family. I found them and repented. Shortly after, I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
“I am writing to tell you that you saved my life through those teachings. It sounds dramatic, but it’s true. I now listen regularly and am growing in my faith.
“May the Lord bless you and please keep the fire burning. Because you brought my life back together, I am sure you will do the same for other young people out there.”
Praise God for the second chance He gives us all!
There’s more to celebrate tomorrow, on World Prayer Today!