Zebulon’s testimony is a powerful story of struggle with addiction, hopelessness, and fear, and how God’s grace brought healing, freedom, and new purpose through Jesus. His journey shows that no matter how deep the darkness, God’s love can transform any life. Continue reading for Zebulon's story: My name is Zebulon Caspers. I was raised in a Christ-centered home with loving parents. I grew up doing all the “right” things—church on Sundays, youth group, Bible studies—but deep inside, I never truly experienced what others spoke of. As I got older, I continued to play church, that is until I got my license. After that, it was all fun and games for me. Going out to parties, neglecting my responsibilities, and getting involved with the wrong crowd, which led to 8 years of active drug addiction. I eventually left all that was left of the little faith I had, and that opened the door to demonic influences and attacks in my life. I spiraled down a path of darkness and pain. They haunted my thoughts and dreams. I lived in a state of constant fear and just ignorance to the truth that was in front of my face all along. I tried running from my problems, addiction, and demons in 2016 by moving to Savannah, Georgia with a backpack full of clothes and $50 to my name. Once I got there, I lived on the streets for the next year and a half. Every day it seemed as though I would try a new drug just to feel normal—anything to stop the fear and shame that had sunken in and taken such a tight grip on my heart... but nothing seemed to help. I decided that ending it might be the only way out, but I was never able to pull the trigger... God had bigger plans. It wasn’t until I went to this church and, for some reason, walked up front during an altar call and told God that I didn’t know what I was doing here, but if He was actually real, to help. At that moment, I felt what seemed like a thousand hands all over me, and it felt as though everything came to a stop—but also as though everything sped up at the same time. When I finally opened my eyes again, I felt different. I felt lighter. I didn’t feel any darkness in me or around me. I decided to start working on getting my life together. Getting off the street. Within a few months, I got a house and a truck. But even then, I still felt empty for some reason, so I kept doing drugs. And the more I built, the emptier I became. One night, as I was sitting in my house, I went into a fit of rage and ran out into my backyard. I was tired of feeling empty all the time and hating life. For some reason, I started cussing at God. I told Him that He has never been there for me. That I was God Himself. I told Him that I didn’t need Him because I built everything I had myself. And that was the wrong choice of words. The next day, I saw God start to strip everything I had away—my bank account, business, truck, people, etc. I didn’t know it was God then, but I do now. I found myself back on the streets, working a poor-paying job, spending every penny I had on drugs. But one night, God came into the little shed I was living in and changed my world. I broke down crying out of nowhere and begged God for help... He answered, but in a way I wasn’t expecting. He placed Teen Challenge (a faith-based discipleship/rehab program) heavily on my heart, so I checked myself in for a year—and again, God showed up in a way I wasn’t expecting. I was a scared, broken-hearted, shameful person. Even though the world beat me down and hardened me, it was no match for the powerful love and mercy of Jesus Christ. He took my heart of stone and fear and gave me a new heart and a new identity. Today, my life is full of blessings, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Ezekiel 36:26 says, “I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.” That is exactly what He did, and I know He will do it for you as well. Matthew 11:28 says, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry a heavy burden, and I will give you rest.” And Jesus will. All we need to do is ask. So if you are hurting and tired, lost in the midst of addiction or any other life-controlling threat, think all hope is lost, or just done with life itself—come to Jesus. He changed my life and continues to guide me each and every day. If He can do it for me, I know He can and will do it for you.