I am a tool in God’s hand that has a specific purpose now.”Įrnesto has a new vision for his life. This Call is to reach people only I can reach because I have been where they are at now. God can use me to show people the way out, to show them the light of Jesus, and that they too can be saved from destruction. “My life and experiences can be used to minister to people still caught in the same lifestyle I was saved from. God has opened himself to me in a way and showed me that my life is still worth something and it has a purpose for Jesus. Somehow He took everything and every bad experience and turned into a life worth living. “When I came to the Mission my mind was filled with so many negative experiences that I never thought I could get clean again. A complete paradox was cultivated from an early life lived in the Faith as it met head on with a completely Evil infiltrated existence. His attitude towards revenge turned into a tasteful opportunity to live for himself.Īs a result, Ernesto’s life became one deeply integrated into the Mexican drug world, with experiences that could fill volume after volume of books in an encyclopedia format. Because of experiencing several family tragedies related to drugs and money, Ernesto stepped into the drug world bent on retaliation, but was soon lured by the sultry addictive lifestyle. The story below proves the power of Jesus Christ and His work through this amazing program.Įrnesto came to the Mission from the world of heavy drug use and a culture created by those who lived for only one thing – the current drugs of choice – whether it was for money or personal use. Springs Rescue Mission's New Life Program has changed the lives of many men in need of an addiction recovery program in Colorado Springs.