I met him when he was just 13, a kid caught in the chaos of addiction and bad decisions. Over the years his life was up-and-down, he wrecked cars, spent time in jail, and overdosed more than once—but he never stopped reaching out. No matter how deep he fell, he always knew someone cared. We’d grab lunch, pray, and talk about how Jesus was the solution to his current situation. I walked him to the Lord in detention almost 9-years ago, and though he struggled to live it out, I knew he loved Jesus.

 

Recently, he overdosed again. I prayed for a miracle, but God had other plans for him. My heart is heavy. Yet, this is why we do what we do at 71Five Ministries—because kids like him need someone who won’t give up. Because of you, they hear about the hope of Christ. Please, pray for those still in the fight. They need us now more than ever.