I Prayed to a God I Didn't Believe In—And He Changed My Life: The Rebirth of Stephanie and the Birth of VitaJug Smoothies & Wellness

Before the re-launch of VitaJug Smoothies & Wellness, my life looked nothing like what you see today. I was battling chronic depression, severe anxiety, and addiction. I was drowning in a lifestyle I thought was helping me cope—but it was really destroying me from the inside out. Substances became my crutch.

I depended on them just to get through the day. But even on the days I had everything I thought I needed to "feel better," I still felt empty. Alone. Lost. I could be in a room full of people and still feel like I was invisible.

Things got darker. I wasn’t leaving my bed for days at a time, only getting up to grab food delivery at odd hours of the night or use the bathroom. Isolation took over. I barely spoke to anyone. My family began to notice. I thought about ending it all—over and over. The only thing that stopped me was the thought of my mother, the one person who continued to love me through the silence.

My habits were at an all-time low. I laid around, ate junk, smoked weed all day, and consumed hours of mindless television. But then… something shifted. I started feeling physically sick on top of being emotionally drained. I went to the doctor multiple times, ran test after test—everything came back “fine.” But I knew I wasn’t fine. I had headaches every day, constant dizziness, extreme fatigue, and an overwhelming sense of being unwell.

One night, desperate and broken, I decided to do something different. I prayed.

I prayed to a God I Didn't Believe In. I cried out, “If You’re real, if You’re out there… please help me. Please show Yourself to me. Please heal me.”

And then… HE DID!. Just a few nights later, I had a dream—no, an encounter. I found myself in a space filled with both light and darkness, like a night sky glowing with stars. But in that place, I knew. I knew I was in the presence of God. Every ounce of doubt vanished. His presence was undeniable, and my soul recognized Him immediately.

When I woke up, I was not the same.

I couldn't help but to weep. I asked God to change me—to remove every habit and desire that was keeping me stuck. That morning, for the first time in years, I didn’t pick up a blunt. Instead, I threw everything weed-related away. My habits started to transform. I started craving wellness. I wanted to live again.

I joined a gym. I started eating clean. I reentered the world I had shut myself away from.

I learned about gut health, holistic healing, and began rebuilding my mental, emotional, and physical self. But most importantly, I began a relationship with the One who saved me—God.

Out of that transformation came the re-birth of VitaJug Smoothies & Wellness—but this time, with a divine purpose. VitaJug isn’t just about smoothies. It’s about mind, body, and spirit. It’s about healing from the inside out. It’s about physical wellness through nutrition, mental health through community, and spiritual restoration through a real connection with God.

Every smoothie we make, every program we launch, every prayer walk, every Bible study, every act of service—it all stems from that one encounter. That moment when I was lost, and God met me there.

Explore Our Healing Programs:

• 🥤 Smoothies with a Mission – Learn how we blend healing foods with the message of hope.

• 📖 Living Word Bible Study at VitaJug – Weekly gatherings to seek God's truth and community.

• 🍱 Nourish & Flourish Food Pantry – Feeding the community physically and spiritually.

• 🎁 Plant a Bible Program – Donate Bibles for new believers and those in need of the Word.

• 💃 FIT TO PRAISE – The only dance-based Christian fitness program in Milwaukee, where faith meets fitness through joyful movement and worship.

💬 Join Our Accountability Group Chat on Instagram!

Whether you're working on your fitness goals, your mental health, or your walk with God—we’re in this together. 💚 Join our Living Word Accountability Group on Instagram where we support, pray for, and uplift each other in real-time.

👉 DM us @VitaJugSmoothies on Instagram and say “Add me to the group chat!” to join our growing wellness community!

Because healing is possible. Wholeness is real. And purpose awaits on the other side of surrender.

"My hope is that anyone who encounters VitaJug—whether through a smoothie, a workout, or a conversation—will have their own healing encounter with God, or grow deeper in their relationship with Him as they heal."

– Stephanie, Founder and Steward of VitaJug Smoothies & Wellness

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