Mark
Mark's Story
Hello, my name is Mark. In 2017, my life of sin had taken me to a very dark place. I allowed my worldly success to give me a feeling of invincibility and superiority that was far from justified. It seemed no matter what I did, I got away with it and prospered even more. I had been a drinker all my life, but never to the point where it affected my life or so I believed. Suddenly everything I had and everyone I cared about started to disappear one at a time. First my career, then my house, my possessions, and my relationships. Alcohol seemed to be the only thing that I could turn to for relief. At my lowest point, I felt that I had nothing to lose and turned to crime. During my year of incarceration, I was visited by a Chaplain who started to open my eyes to the truth about Jesus Christ. He ministered to me weekly until I felt the Holy Spirit take hold of me and accepted Jesus as my Savior. Upon my release, He brought me to CITA. I stayed for a little over a year, learning more about the Word and growing in my faith. I felt I was ready to restart my life and went out on my own. Looking back it was the wrong decision. After about 4 months, I started drinking again. I really thought I could handle it but alcohol took me right back to the bottom again. I knew what I had to do. I came back to CITA and they welcomed me immediately, understanding what I was going through.  Managing the kitchen at CITA has been a real blessing, showing me that serving others is my true calling. We have been  
so blessed with donations that we have been able to help other organizations, spreading the good news of the Gospel through fellowship. I know that the Lord has a plan and He will reveal it in His time. Until then I will continue serving according to His Will. I thank God for CITA and all the fellow believers that bless me every day.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Mark Sweeney
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