John

(Testimony in Cantonese only)
John is an ordinary farmer’s son from the New Territories of Hong Kong, came to England alone at the age of seventeen to start a new life with great enthusiasm and family expectations. He first worked in the kitchen of a restaurant, and while adapting to the foreign culture, he also worked hard to learn English. However, the pressure and loneliness of being alone made him go to casinos in his spare time. At first, it was just for entertainment, but later he became addicted. Gambling becomes the focus of John’s life, leading to financial difficulties and a rift in his family. He admitted that the happiness brought by gambling was only short-lived, but it dragged down his self-esteem and relationship with his family. Although he made repeated resolutions to quit gambling, he always relapsed and fell into a vicious cycle of disappointment and self-blame. Just when he felt that there was no way out in life, the courses at the Christian Center for Gambling Rehabilitation and the power of faith brought a turning point in his life. Through prayer and Bible study, he gradually overcame the shackles of gambling and regained direction in life. Although John is still on the journey of growth today, he has seen the light of God’s grace and firmly believes that with the help of the Lord Jesus Christ, he can live a truly abundant life.