Timothy Bentum has opened up about his difficult journey from years of personal struggle to becoming a committed minister of the gospel. In a recent interview, Bentum revealed that for more than a decade of his adult life he battled drug abuse and pilfering, habits that eventually took a heavy toll on his relationships, health and sense of purpose. He said those years were among the darkest in his life, but that they also taught him lessons about resilience and the possibility of change when one seeks meaningful support. (ghanaweb.com
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Bentum explained that his struggles began when he was a young adult and that he gradually became dependent on substances as a way to cope with stress, insecurity and feelings of emptiness. He said that during those years he lost focus on education and personal goals, and found himself engaging in pilfering in order to support habits that were harming him physically and emotionally. What started as experimentation eventually became routine, making it very difficult for him to break free on his own. (ghanaweb.com
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The turning point in Bentum’s life, he said, came when a close friend and community members encouraged him to seek help and reconnect with his faith. He acknowledged that confronting his struggles head-on was one of the hardest decisions he ever made, but he also said it was the first step toward healing. Through counselling, spiritual guidance, and consistent effort, he said he gradually replaced harmful patterns with positive ones and began to restore broken relationships. (ghanaweb.com
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Today, Bentum serves in ministry work and focuses on helping others who are facing similar challenges. He uses his story to encourage young people and adults alike to avoid destructive paths and to embrace personal growth, self-reflection and spiritual support. He emphasised that recovery is not linear and that setbacks can occur, but he encouraged individuals to remain committed to positive change. Many who have heard his testimony say his honesty and willingness to share his experience offer hope to others who feel trapped by their circumstances.
