When Jacob first arrived, some were skeptical about his potential for progress. Plagued by severe panic attacks, anxiety, and depression, receiving only a small disability check that barely sufficed for his needs, he felt hopeless and alone. Jacob himself admitted, “I’m going to die here alone, and nobody is even going to care.”  

Despite the initial hurdles, Jacob’s case manager, guided by faith and determination, saw potential in him. She prayed and fasted for him, writing a plan in her prayer journal, believing in the power of prayer to restore lives.

Jacob was also doubtful about faith and unsure of his belief in God. He dismissed prayer which made him resistant to attending chapel services. “Every time Jacob had a panic attack or was about to have one, he would run to me. I would hold his hand and pray,” his case manager recalled. Slowly, Jacob began to see the light in prayer, realizing it was not just a coincidence that calmed his storms.

Embracing prayer and faith, along with mental health treatment allowed Jacob to manage his anxiety better, paving the way for growth. He secured a job at Meijer, which significantly boosted his confidence. Soon after, Jacob started his new role as a shift leader at Walgreens, which came with a boost in pay and responsibility—he was given keys to the store! Today, Jacob is thriving in his new position and is enjoying life as a resident in MTM’s Transitional Housing.

A story once filled with hopelessness is now filled with hope, belonging, and restoration. When Jacob began to see progress, he believed in himself again. “God has shown me that through Him, anything is possible…I am grateful for all He is doing in my life,” Jacob exclaimed.