Sharon's Story: From Darkness To Hope

Sharon has experienced more pain in her life thus far than most of us experience in a lifetime. And yet, this pain led her to Christ - the One who gives real hope.Sharon is a lovely Aboriginal lady at my church, who shared her story publicly via a short poem. She's given me permission to re-share on this blog.  [1]When I was 5, I remember her love, It was just like a love, That was sent from above.  When I was 11, She gave me away, I still haven't recovered, Even to this day.  When I was 17, I felt this love again, I was blessed with my baby boy, But I didn't know how to love him. They took him away, I didn't have a say. I still haven't recovered, Even to this day.  My life was in turmoil, Alcohol, drugs and gambling, But then along came a love, The love of the King.  I saw the church sign on the fence, I was curious, I must say. I didn't know what made me go in, But it was You that helped me that day.  The women I sat with, They told their life story, It wasn't about them, But for God's glory.  I struggled to see, I struggled to hear, But God used my husband (among others), To bring me near.  I have been blessed with a family now, Not a family by blood, But a family that cares, A family from God.  I still wrestle with my demons, I am still in pain, But knowing I have the SCPC family,to love and support me, I know I will be okay.  I'll take one day at a time sweet Jesus, You have shown me the way, The truth and the life, I will choose that any day.  I am stuck on you Jesus, I will hold on for dear life, You said you would never leave me, and I know You are right.  So Thank you my God, My Saviour, My King, For the Southern Cross Presbyterian Family, That I can worship You with today. [1] Our church recently celebrated it's birthday, and a number of people  shared their stories of God working in their lives.