My name is Daniel Bisi and I am 29 years old...
I remember growing up very lonely as a child. My father has been sent to prison for dealing drugs when I was very little, and my mother was left to raise my brother, my two sisters, and me by herself.
We grew up struggling and very poor. I remember living by candlelight on many different occasions. My mother struggled, so I grew up without much affection. I felt as if I were a burden. I wasn't happy, I was sad. I did not feel loved, I felt abandoned.
While growing up, my parents and grandparents spoke to me about someone name Jesus Christ. I never listen to them, so as the years went by, I followed my own desires. I grew up quickly.
I chased after happiness and comfort from the world. I was soon entangled and bound. I was held captive by darkness. I lived in sorrow, pain, and hurt. I was broken-hearted. I came near to death many times.
I was hopelessly on the threshold of destruction, so I remembered the words of my grandparents, and I cried out to God. And that's the lowest point my life, this place in my path you told me to read the book of James. So I open my Bible to the book of James, and I heard Him.
I heard God. I listened to Him and I began to follow his voice.
I believed him, and he began to transform me. I soon realized that I was never alone (Isaiah 46:4). I realized that I had someone who would always be with me, help me, and keep me from falling apart (Isaiah 46:4). He became the main focus of my life.
I found that there was no need to live in defeat and dwell on my past, but rather look forward to a new life (Isaiah43:18-19). He began to release me from the things that bound and discouraged me (Isaiah 45:2).
My eyes began to open. I began to notice the beautiful things in this world, peaceful things that I had never noticed before (Isaiah 55:12).
He brought me life. I now believe in VICTORY. He did all this while I was in Turning Point Men's Home. I thank the supporters of this ministry because they helped me and I received the opportunity to separate myself from darkness.
I was able to meet the greatest thing that ever happened to me...my Savior Jesus Christ.