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WHAT: Funds raised from this campaign go 100% to purchase and ship a very inspiring print of the painting "Balm of Gilead" by Annie Henrie (as seen below). This picture has given hope to many addicts in our local programs, has helped them on their road to recovery and healing, and we wish to share it with programs across the country as well. Each $1 raised covers the cost of the print and shipping. They are given to participants in addiction recovery groups free of charge.
On the back of these prints we add the following:
The “Balm of Gilead” by Annie Henrie brought immediate hope into our hearts. We desire to share it with you, along with our testimony in the power of our Savior. He is mighty to save!
In Step 6 we are reminded “if you trust Him and have patience with the process, you will see your pride gradually replaced by humility. He will wait patiently for you…as soon as you turn to Him you will witness once again His love and power in your behalf…Your fear of change will diminish as you realize the Lord understands the pain and hard work it requires.”
We testify that the Savior can take away our pains. We have felt His healing power. He is real and His love for you is great!
MY STORY: Hi, my name is Chris, and I am a recovered addict. I am 34 years old, married with 3 kids. I nearly lost my marriage due to my addiction to pornography. Unfortunately, for most addicts, that is a real consequence of their addiction. I find myself very fortunate that divorce was not the path we chose for our family. Instead we chose the path of forgiveness, repentance, healing, and recovery. Our marriage has never been stronger.
Sexual addiction is running rampant in our society. Times have changed since our parent's youthful days. Ease of access through technology has made pornographic images and content easily accessible and exposure is happening at a younger and younger age. There are many differing opinons, but the average is about 6 years old. And another staggering statistic is that 90% of our households are involved in some level in an addiction to pornography.
I have been participating in addiction recovery meetings for nearly 2 years now, and have truely witnessed miracles in my own life as well as in the lives of the men and women who have made miraculous changes in their lives to overcome their addictions (from sexual addictions, to drug abuse, to eating disorders, etc...).
My wife and I, around Christmas time, decided that we wanted to give a gift to our friends and others that attend the addiction recovery meetings in our local area. What we decided to do was purchase a 6"x8" copy of a painting called "The Balm of Gilead" by Annie Henrie and we gave these groups about 1000 copies to hand out to their participants. The scripture on the back of the copy says "I have seen thy tears, I have heard thy prayers, Behold, I will heal thee." - 2 Kings 20:5
We found out later that this gift really resonated and had an impact with those working the addiction recovery program. We received some very heart felt letters, and great responses from the group leaders.
So, we decided we want to continue giving this gift (not just around Christmas time), and we want to give it to as many addiction recovery groups as we can around the country, and possibly the globe. We can purchase 1 copy for $1 from a local printer. The funds raised for this campaign will go directly to cover the costs to purchase these and send them to the different groups. Please help us spread HOPE and HEALING to those that are taking steps to overcome some difficult weaknesses. One picture can make all the difference to one soul.
Please donate and then share this campaign with your friends and family and your social networks. This is a wonderful cause. The Captain of My Soul is also a 501(c)3 charity here in the USA, so your donations can be written off come tax time. This is a great opportunity for BUSINESSES as well to donate to such an important cause as we battle the plague of our time.
Thank you so much for your attention and time, and for any donations you give.
God bless!
-Chris
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