Juvenile Justice Ministries staff and volunteers met this young lady just a year before this was written.
I thank Youth for Christ for these beautiful humans. They pushed me to be strong in faith towards God, and I couldn’t be more appreciative because that man up there loves me more than life itself, and I would have never been closer to him without these ladies. I received my first Bible from them, and it has been my backbone in every moment… sad, angry, happy etc.
Being introduced to Jesus was the best thing a person could give me. God has been the strength in my life. I have seen my life flash before my eyes multiple times. I never realized how much HE was there for me with all my storms, and He has kept His promise never to leave or forsake me, even when I lose all hope and faith. My heavenly Father never left my side, not once.
And from the things I have seen, I am just 15 years old. God managed to bless me with the group, and I couldn’t be more blessed than I am. I am in a facility (juvenile jail) where everything is controlled, and you don’t know what could happen…but God has kept me sane. AND I became a beautiful young lady because of Him.
So, Youth For Christ, from the bottom of my heart, I thank and love you all…
God Bless,
La Shonda
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