An intriguing journey through the obstacles in one young man's troubled life. Born in a small southern town in Missouri and raised in the rugged streets of Chicago, death awaits him at every corner. From abuse in the home by his father to guns, gangs, armed robbery, and jail; will the perils of this world destroy this man? Can the stronghold of drugs, alcohol, and addictions keep him from making the right choices in life? Will he continue to abuse his fiancEe? Will he be able to find Jesus Christ in time to save his life and make it to the Promised Land? Or, will it be too late, leaving him lost forever in his wilderness? This testimony is for any one, young or old, who is struggling with abuse, hurt, rejection addictions and having trouble moving forward. It is written to reach those who do not know God or his son, Jesus Christ, in the forgiveness of their sins. This book will open their minds and help them see that there is a better way of life when they choose to operate in and accept the guidance of our one and only true and living God. Wayne is a troubled young man who realizes at a very young age that God's hand is upon his life, regardless of all of the negative situations that came along with his childhood. He is an alcoholic, a drug addict; thief, gang member, and he mistreated women. He vows to protect his mother from the hands of his abusive father. This story is about his father, a man who physically abuses him and seemingly provides little encouragement; his mother, who is abused by her husband and constantly prays to God for her children, regardless of her circumstances; Randy, the best friend who journeys with Wayne in their teenaged years and makes a wonderful discovery at the end; and Sandra, his fiancEe, who encourages him to change and dedicate his life to the Lord. Wayne Hardy was born in Missouri; raised in Chicago; moved to Michigan; business owner of a painting company; married for 15 years; father of 7 grown children; grandfather of twenty grand children; former alcoholic, drug abuser, gang member, thief; formerly mistreated women. But now, I am a minister and a prayer warrior. I'm free from the devil's strongholds