While getting the TRUTH, you sometimes have to be willing to hear the Pain of the addict.  We are approaching 20 weeks into the program and, believe me, it’s been hard work.  Every step has to be planned and walked in a careful approach.  One slip can set you back weeks or even finish what you have accomplished to date.  Reaching the very depth of one’s thinking can be an amazing accomplishment or failure.  We strive to replace the old with the new spirit…God’s Spirit!

Enclosed is a poem written by a student: James Sloan

“God’s Love”

God’s love is like a glove
Because He is my Father above,
He gives me HOPE
He helps me stop my pain in using dope.

If I cared more about God’s love
I see His mercy and learn He is my Savior,
God please don’t leave me as I’m a wreck
Like a wrecked train…no where to go,

I pray not to take your name in vain
Even with my messed up brain,
I see God’s love
It’s like gold, making everyone bold.

I see hope…and God’s love is being bold
even when I learn these things.
My God loves me this I’m being told,
Thank God for HOPE.

Enabled Ministry Grace Baptist Church
HOPE International Addiction Program
Director Mike Williams