I was invited to attend the CR program and soon after my rebellion and
immaturity was made clear to me. I was 18 years old and had a lot to learn.
Jesus Christ now lives in my heart and I have a growing relationship
with him. I am learning every day to rely on him in every moment. Thanks to the CR program I am working on my
character defects and I know that I am improving. I know that I cannot do this
on my own but only by God’s power am I able to make the changes I need to make.
Principle 5 is very special to me, it says: “Voluntarily submit to every
change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask him to remove my character
defects.” When I voluntarily submit to
Him and recognize that I can do nothing without Him, only then am I able to
change. My life is different now. I love my fellow inmates, I have learned to
listen without judging and I can give a word of encouragement to those who are
feeling discouraged.
The
drug addiction and promiscuity are behind me but there are days when I still
struggle with my thoughts. I struggle
because I am still growing. But with
God’s help I claim Romans 12:2 And do
not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect
will of God.
The CR
program has been a great blessing to my life. God has filled my life with
peace, He is gradually restoring broken relationships and I am seeing that
God’s love is not just for me but it’s for my family too. I love that I get to
share the good news with others. I love that I get to encourage others and
invite them to the CR Program.
Thank you for letting me share and God bless you.
*all names
have been changed to protect their identities.*
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