Operation Joy Asks...

Is Jesus Your Crutch?

Not all stories have a happy ending. D was one of Paul's most regular contacts up until the beginning of the pandemic. He was Homeless and had addiction problems. D then left Manchester and went to live with family in the South West. Paul was able to stay in touch through social media discovering that D had lost a leg but was having a prosthetic one fitted. It was encouraging also to hear that D was going to church. Things then went quiet for a long time. As Paul started outreach one day in Manchester recently he was shocked to see D back, on crutches and on one leg. Clearly there had been a significant setback, but having got so far before it was Paul's prayer that D would be able to make progress again.

Please join us in praying for those suffering with addiction, that they will make Jesus their crutch.

Clock icon 16 Jul, 2024

Written by:

Paul Winter

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