Joy in any circumstance

Drug-addicted teen turns to Jesus for freedom from his struggles

Lal found hope to escape drug addiction after joining a Children's Bible Club.

January 11, 2010

Lal was bitter.

Just 15 years old, but his life had not been easy. Lal had grown up in a desperately poor family, and he felt there was no escape from the struggles of poverty.

Then he was introduced to drugs. The momentary freedom Lal felt when he took the drugs gave him the escape he was looking for.

Quickly, his life became devoted to feeding his addiction. He found ways to make extra money to spend on drugs. For the next three years, Lal lived an empty life.

One day, a friend invited him to a Children’s Bible Club.

As Lal attended the Club, he met others who had grown up in poverty but somehow lived with joy in spite of their circumstances. Lal had never met people like this before!

As he listened to Bible stories and sang praise songs, Lal realized that he didn’t want to live as a drug addict anymore. He wanted to live a life of joy like his new friends at the Club.

Now, Lal wants to spread the Good News of the Gospel to other children who are addicted to drugs. Lal is praying that God will open a door for him to become a pastor someday and preach the Gospel in order to change lives!

You can help reach another child like Lal

Each $1 you give allows another boy or girl to take part in a Children's Bible Club. $40 provides a club for 40 children!

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