One day as my good friend and I were talking, she invited me to come to a church she had been attending, and see the wonderful work they were doing in a place called Canaan Land. I said I would, as soon as I had time, but I never did. Months later, she invited me and again, and again I told her I would, but I didn't. About six months after she invited me the first time, I learned that my son was taking drugs. Soon after she invited me the second time, I realized that he was chronically addicted to drugs and alcohol. My whole family's world was turned upside down by coming to grips with the reality that he was addicted and that he was getting worse by the minute. It finally struck me what she had been inviting me to see for over a year. I immediately called her and ask her to tell me all about this place. She did, and got me connected with the right people. I found out that they did not have a bed open, and I was devastated. I told them, I begged them, to somehow find a place for him. He told me that if God wanted him there he would put him there. I was still nearly hysterical and he prayed with me. I had never felt the Holy Spirit within me the way I did while he prayed. He asked me to have my son call him and they would talk about Canaan Land to see if my son really wanted to be there. By this time he was facing several serious charges and possibly more jail time, in addition to what he had already served. He was ready. The following week they spoke again and started the application process. I've never prayed so hard for anything my life as I did that he would be accepted into this life-changing program. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but a bed opened he was accepted into the program and a date was set for his entry. There is no doubt in my mind that God put this all together and that God is in that place. Each time I spoke to someone there, their prayers touched my heart in a way I had not been touched before. I know I was quite an aggravation. I had lots of questions, to say the least. They always took their time with me and graciously answered my questions even though sometimes they were repeat questions. We always had prayer before we parted. Earlier this week my husband and I took my son to Canaan Land, praise God. I know that God is in this and that he is guiding my son, the counselors and the other students in every step that they take through this amazing, life changing program. Canaan Land is providing these boys a chance to live again and walk through life with their Lord and Savior by their side. I hope to be able to volunteer at Canaan Land in addition to partnering with them financially. If you are reading this I ask that you also consider supporting this program. Please contact Canaan land to join them in being the hands and feet of Christ on this earth. I look forward to the day when my son can write his success story for us to rejoice in.
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