Hi, my name is Felecia, I am the owner of this site. Here is my story. May it help give you the courage to share your own. Glory to God in the highest and thank you Jesus. Peace and blessings to you all.
I got saved after watching a program on the History Channel about the life of Jesus and God spoke to me. Up until that point I knew there was a God, but I wasn't exactly sure who Jesus was. Although I had been raised part Catholic and part Jehovah's witness, had gone through Baptist religious instructions in the basement of my small little country town library in elementary school after a group of missionaries visited my school, and had said the prayer of salvation at around 8 years old, I still didn't know Jesus.
Because of having no foundation of solid doctrine and having already been introduced to conflicting doctrines about Christ, I did not have a clear understanding of who Jesus was. To make things worse, I had spent a good part of my adult life dating an Atheist and then married to a Muslim. I was very confused, to say the least. But the Lord had already deposited something in me and that something kept me seeking Him and seeking the truth. I was stuck between not being able to fully deny Jesus but not being able to fully accept Him either.
I was in and out of different religions for years, going to see gurus, ascended masters, new age, wicca, ancient Egyptian mysticism, I was looking for God everywhere. Because of my past relationships I had studied everything intently except for Christianity. Every time one of my ex's brought up Christianity it was mainly to talk down on it and any Bible reading was to try to prove that Jesus wasn't the Son of God.
One day everything in my life changed with one decision. I said to myself, "What if instead of trying to prove that Jesus isn't the Son of God I try to see if I can prove that He is." As a lover of ancient archaeology and anthropology I had always loved the History Channel and National Geographic. So, this is where my search for Jesus started, watching the History Channel. That day watching a show about ancient evidence proving the crucifixion, I heard "Jesus is God's only begotten son." At that moment something clicked in my spirit, and I knew this was true. I repented of my sins, for real, and knew in my heart that Jesus had died for me. After that I knew I had to get baptized, and I was.
Hopefully this next part will encourage anyone who is seeking the Lord but is still struggling.
Everything changed for me after I was saved but it sure didn't feel like it. Actually, for a while things seemed to get worse. I ended up losing everything: my home, my family, my reputation, everything. All I literally had was Jesus. I was saved but my life was still a mess. I had been living in deep sin for a long time so my journey transitioning into the light was a long and hard one. At that time my life was a chaotic maze of addiction, fear and sexual immorality, a dark abyss that seemed impossible to escape from. I was trapped in a cycle of destructive behavior, drowning in the consequences of my choices, and feeling utterly lost. I felt like a prisoner in my own life, trapped by the chains of my own making.
In the depths of my despair, I cried out for help and God delivered me from it all. His presence gave me the courage to face my demons and the power to triumph over them through His Holy Spirit. And even though it wasn't an instant transformation, but a journey filled with struggles, setbacks, and moments of doubt: through it all, God's unwavering love and grace never faltered. Day by day as he worked in me, he renewed my mind and spoke freedom and love over me until I believed Him. As I continued to surrender my life to Him, He started to mold me into a new creation. He healed the wounds of my past, replacing shame and guilt with forgiveness and redemption. With His help, I learned to see myself not as a slave to sin, but as His beloved daughter.
The journey has not been without its challenges. But through it all, God has been my constant companion. His love has sustained me, his forgiveness has cleansed me, and his grace has empowered me to overcome every obstacle.
Today, I stand before you as living proof of God's miraculous power to transform lives. He has delivered me from the grip of sin setting me free to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Every day is a testament to His faithfulness and goodness, and I am forever grateful for the second chance He has given me. Though the road may still be challenging at times, I walk with confidence knowing that God is by my side, leading me onward with His love and strength.
To anyone who feels trapped, if you are struggling with sin, or if you feel lost and alone, know that you are not alone. God’s love is available to all who seek it. He offers forgiveness, healing, and a future filled with hope. No matter how hopeless your situation may seem, God's love is greater still. He is ready and willing to deliver you from whatever bondage holds you captive, if only you will turn to Him with an open heart.
May my testimony serve as a beacon of hope for those who are lost and a reminder to all that with God, all things are possible. He is the ultimate deliverer, the one who can turn our deepest pain into our greatest triumph. Trust in Him, and you will find true freedom and everlasting peace.
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit." -Romans 15:13
Love,
Felecia