My name is Josie Temple, and I am currently the house leader at Never2Scarred ministries. Being the house leader at the Hope House is truly an honor and privilege. I have never been a part of something so special in my life. At Never2Scarred ministries, we get to be a part of the building of the kingdom of God and get to witness the transformation power of Jesus Christ. I love seeing God transform the lives of the women that come through the doors of Never2Scarred. The reason that this ministry is so special is because Jesus Christ is at the center.
I am a graduate of the program, and I have grown so much in my relationship with my Savior while being at Never2Scarred. When I was in the depths of addiction, the holidays were hard, I had completely isolated myself from my family and friends because my life was so consumed with drugs. I didn’t want my children and my family to see me that way, so I stayed away. I remember feeling so alone and in total darkness. I wanted so desperately to be with my family, but I was stuck in this pit that I could not get out of it on my own.
BUT GOD..
Ephesians 2: 3-5 says “All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions- It is by grace that you have been saved”
Now I have been set free by my Savior Jesus Christ, He has made me whole and given me the unconditional love I have always been searching for. He took all my pain and hurt and turned it into purpose. Last year was the first Christmas that I spent at Never2Scarred, and it was so special. The colors seemed so much brighter, it’s like God lifted a veil from my eyes, and I was able to see the beauty in life again. and I was filled with joy and peace that is indescribable. The outpour of support and love from the community meant so much to me. I had never felt so much love in my whole life. Now it is 1 year later, and God has done so many amazing things in my life, God worked through the Broken Wheels ministry and blessed me with a vehicle. I have been able to spend weekends with my children and my family every month. And this year, I get to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with my children for the first time in 3 years. That is what My God can do!!!
Christmas means so much to me now because it is the celebration of the birth of my Savior Jesus Christ, who came to earth as a babe and died for the sins of the world, so we could all be raised to new life and be set free from sin. To anyone who reads this, I pray that you would know that Jesus loves you so much, and you are never too far gone for Him. Call on Him and He will be there no matter what. He sees every tear, and He cares about what you’re going through. YOU are Never2Scarred. Merry Christmas y’all!!
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6