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"Congratulations to Destiny Haven on creating a new local facility to see women healed, whole and restored, realizing their incredible potential and true destiny in Christ and moving in that destiny to touch the lives of every person they meet."
J.E. (a former addict, restored to wholeness through a similar residential program.)
I thought I knew and had eperienced unconditional love and acceptance. This has changed since coming to Destiny Haven. The staff accept and love me no matter what. Destiny Haven is unique. It is not an intstitution like some other programs. It's a home, it's family. It's an amazing place where staff allow God to be God in my life. I'm not only getting well, but also being trained and release into the destiny God has always desire for me to live. Thanks to Destiny Haven for having eyes to see my potential; eyes to see what I sometimes can't see for myself and hearts to help me become that.
Jen (2008)
OUR JOURNEY
State of desperation, Wandering lost in a maze that had no exit
Reaching a dead end every turn we make
Destruction pursuing us; Our brokenness overwhelmed by our hopelessness
Our minds are tired and confused, The battle too much to fight
Addictions to cover the sight of our past. Depending on our own life force
Doing everything in our own strength
We’re not connected to the Power Source
We’ve arrived at last, A new journey, A new beginning
A safe place, A safe Haven
Sheltered from the demons of the past
We find the Power beyond ourselves…living within
And in it, our demons have to flee (Rack off Hairy Legs!)
Untold secrets unravel our darkened, hidden past, Our future uncertain, yet secure
Glimpses from God, Friendships are forged
Adopted into a new family, The beginning of a journey…
A journey more important than the destination
Taking steps towards our future…our destiny
Loved unconditionally, Loved as daughters, Princess Warriors
United into Sisterhood
From judgement to grace and mercy, Hopelessness replaced with hope
Anxiety becomes peace, Anger is turned into joy
Brokenness becomes wholeness and restoration
Once we were lost but now we are found
Uncertainty is now stability
Purpose and meaning replaces our aimlessness
Out of bondage, stepping into freedom
A new identity, a new nature, Our lives are found..,.
Only for us to want to give them away…
For Jesus’ sake.
Jen and Dee
September, 2008
You have inspired me, You have challenged me
You have trusted me and You have empowered me
You have advised me, You have taught me – about love,
compassion, appreciation, understanding,
Faith, trust, forgiveness, freedom, peace and mercy
You have counselled me, You have listened to me
You have opened doors for me
You have protected me from myself and others
You have corrected me, You have made time for me
You have shared your visions, victories and credits with me
You have given to me and you have encouraged me
You have cared for m
Most importantly, you have loved me
Dee, 2008
GOODBYE, HELLO
When all else fades, fades away
And the world dissolves like snow
When everything I once held dear
And everything I have known
Falls short of my sight
I will cling to you
Still my mind and close my eyes
I’m not left alone in the dark
For you are my light when all else is stripped away
And all seems dry and bare
My world of greed and scorn
Is filled with Your love and care
Your mercy is a river deep
My sins You have forgotten
You can’t remember something you did not keep
You cast them as far as east is from the west
It is only in You, Jesus
That I find comfort healing and rest
Dee
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