“I was at the retreat you preached at on the 5th, through the 7th. I just wanted to let you know that at retreat, God really broke me down. I had a lot of hate, anger, and depression built up in my heart so much that there was no room for God. Since then I had no idea what love really was. I was searching to find it in all the wrong places. Through alcohol, popping pills, and relationships; I was hurt and confused for 8 years of my life. This retreat was my break through. I was sitting at the altar on Saturday night crying, tired of being an alcoholic, and a pill popper at 15 years old. Thinking about where the source of all of these things came from stirred up the anger and the hatred again. All of the sudden, I felt this warm presence all over my body; my mind was cleared from all of the hurt. I had no idea what was happening to me. I asked God hat was going on and I could hear him say "Love." That night I gave my heart to God completely. I laid everything down at the altar and surrendered myself to God. I finally knew what Love was, and through Love comes forgiveness. It was hard to do, but God showed me how to forgive my brother and to show Love to him. Now I am a changed, re-arranged, strong woman of God. I know not to turn back to my old ways looking for love, because the only place I’ll find it is when I’m seeking and following God.”
Jenifer – South New Jersey
The best thing about this testimony; Jenifer found the hope of the Lord. He became the source of her strength.
Be blessed, Randy and Lori
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