On the Fast Track to Addiction

Growing up Native American on her father’s side, Primavera was familiar with elements of religion and family-oriented church. Before coming to Visalia Rescue Mission, she was catching jail charges and on a fast track down toward a spiraling road of addiction.

God came into her life and has shown her that she is loved, how to receive forgiveness and forgive others. He has shown her how to have patience, consistency, respect, endurance, receive breakthrough, wear humility, and implement complete devotion to Him in her life.

“This has started a fire in my heart. The moment I began to rekindle an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ things started making sense to me. As I read the Bible, prayed consistently, and trusted in Him I got to know Him on a more personal level. As I got to know Him on a more personal level, I gained a greater understanding of what God’s plan for my life was. I released my grip on past trauma and let God into those places of my life. I began to see things in a whole new light; things started to shift and change in and around me.”

A Second Chance at Life

Primavera’s outlook on life is forever changed. She has a whole new purpose to want to grow and prosper. She is filled with hope, so much so that she can see complete restoration in her family, and she is able to have her loved ones back in her life.

“I am very appreciative of Visalia Rescue Mission, House of Hope, and Vocational Enterprises staff who have uplifted me with insight to things I couldn’t myself. With huge hearts you all have encouraged, supported, prayed with and for me, kept me accountable, and always had my best interests at heart. Thank you for pointing me to Christ and helping me find my way; it is most definitely an answered prayer. I am excited for a second chance at life with new beginnings.”

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