Jose’s story is one of release and renewal. Through honesty, surrender, and time, he discovered that freedom isn’t found in perfection but in relationship—learning to open the door to grace, one step at a time.
Faith That Moves from Religion to Relationship
Jose’s journey begins in a place of deep struggle—living behind a façade, burdened by addiction, and believing a quiet but powerful lie: that he wasn’t worthy of being known or loved by God. To others, he appeared to be managing life, but inside, he felt unseen and unworthy. The thought that “God is for other people, not me” took root and grew, shaping how he saw himself and the world.
Over time, Jose came to see that this belief wasn’t truth—it was captivity. It was a stronghold, a mindset that kept him stuck in shame and separation. The turning point came when he began to admit the truth of his condition: that he could not fix or free himself by willpower or good intentions. This moment of humility wasn’t defeat—it was the beginning of liberation. By acknowledging his powerlessness, he made space for grace to enter.
The journey wasn’t instant. Freedom, Jose learned, is not a switch that flips but a process that unfolds. It meant returning again and again to honesty, surrender, and trust. Each day became a choice to step toward the light—to open the door, little by little, to the presence that had been knocking all along.
Looking back, Jose describes the greatest gift of his journey not as the end of addiction, but as the relationship he gained with God—the sense of being truly known and deeply loved. It wasn’t perfection that changed him, but connection.
His story reminds us that transformation doesn’t come through striving, but through invitation. The door of the soul has no handle on the outside; it can only be opened from within. And when we open it—even slightly—we discover that grace has been waiting patiently, ready to bring freedom, hope, and peace.
Jose’s story is for anyone who has felt unworthy, unseen, or beyond reach. It’s a reminder that the journey toward wholeness is not about having it all together—it’s about courageously letting yourself be found.