Youth on Purpose Magazine - Issue 1

T H E S T O R Y O F I N N E R - C I T Y J A M A I C A N T E E N W H O F O U N D H O P E I N G O D , DR E A M E D A G A I N & B E C A M E A N A U T H O R .

F I N D I N G H O P E W H E N E V E R Y T H I N G S E E M S H O P E L E S S

Sometimes life has a way of pushing us up against the wall, where all the dreams we had and plans we made become no more possible, because of circumstances beyond our control. Such situations can cause us to become fearful and the only solution is to just throw in the towel as uncertainty, fear and hopelessness takes over.

Story Time: While growing up in the rural area of Jamaica, life was extremely hard. We could barely afford to make ends meet; however, I was hopeful that things would get better. I often told my grandparents, who I was living with at the time, that one day in the future I will be rich. I was so focused on accomplishing this dream but as I got older, and entered into my teenage years, everything started to change.

She encountered God and her life has changed forever!

In August 2019, Kimone surrendered her life to Jesus Christ. She became content more than ever and everything in her life started to align.

I started to have many dreams once again and I was motivated to chase after everything I put my mind to. I had mentors who played an integral role in my development and the shift I experienced in my mindset.

My life circumstances started to improve. I became the first person in my family to go to university. I started breaking generational curse after generational curse in so many areas of my life.

I can boldly say today that choosing to follow God was the best decision that I have ever made.

She regained her life and pursued her purpose!