“Satanist turns to Jesus”
For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.
Mark’s Story:
I was born to a young 18 year old mother and a 19 year old alcoholic father. My mother raised me basically by herself until I was 7 years old, when she married my stepfather, who later adopted me. My mother worked in a shoe factory and also for my grandfather as a dispatcher for his cab company. Things on the home front were not good! My mother’s way of communicating with me consisted of yelling and screaming, and I witnessed her being physically abused by my biological father many times. This caused much confusion and pain for me as I tried to sort out a simple question: “Why?” I started drinking beer at the age of 9, eventually graduating to hard liquor by 11 and then I began getting high on pot and LSD by 13. This lifestyle led me into the depths of misery and pain until one day I met a man who showed me magic beyond what anyone could imagine, and the access to all the booze and drugs that I could ever want! At that time I joined a Satanic Coven, where I served as a level one Witch. I excelled in my learning, gaining more and more strength in my knowledge of witchcraft. At 16 years old, I was a Satanist Priest and in control of the drug supply in and out of the Coven. I had countless women as personal slaves to do whatever I wished. The list goes on and on.
One day while waiting for a bus to go to school, a young woman, whom I did not know, appeared out of nowhere and asked me “how are you?” I was coming down from a high from the night before and retorted with, “what do you think?”. She completely ignored my response and asked if I’d like to see a movie. With the ulterior motive of recruiting her to my already well established group of slave-women, I said, “sure what time?” and proceeded to set the time for 6 p.m. that evening. I had no idea what I was getting into as we walked into a large building in Boston, MA. Which I later found out to be the Tremont Temple Baptist Church. I thought I was in a theater as I sat down to watch the movie. I sat in awe of what I realized was my life on the screen! After the movie, I wept like never before. John d’Brine from the “Songtime” radio broadcast was the speaker that night. It seemed he was looking straight at me when he asked the audience “Is this your life?” I nodded my head in response. Without missing a beat, he said, “you need to turn it around and come down to the front and someone will show you how.” I did go forward that day and accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord of my life. After this life changing experience, I went to the Coven and proceeded to tell them that I was getting out; but leaving Satanism isn’t that easy! As I went home to my apartment, someone jumped me and put a burlap sack over my head. Others stripped me and beat me leaving me for dead at a local hospital. As I healed my wounds, I began to study the Bible and dedicated my life to serving the Lord! I thanked the Lord then as I do now, that He saved me from the eternal damnation I was heading for. Instead, it was God’s love and grace that was extended to me that day that has given me eternal life with Him in Heaven.
This is my testimony of how Jesus pulled me out of a Satanic lifestyle and forgave me but what about you? My friend, if you’re not living a life for Christ, you are heading for eternal damnation. I plead with you to turn your life around and ask Jesus into your heart as Lord and Savior today. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Revelation 3:20 says; “Behold I stand at the door and knock, if anyone listens to my voice and opens the door, I shall come into him and dine with him and he with me.” John 3:16 says; “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you would like to receive Christ right now, pray this life changing prayer “Jesus, I acknowledge that I’m a sinner and I want to receive your forgiveness for my sin. I acknowledge that you are God and have the power to forgive my sin and when you died on the cross and rose from the grave that you purchased my forgiveness and salvation. Lord, I receive you into my heart as my Lord and Savior and I will follow you. Help me to learn of you and to serve you. My life is yours Lord. Thank you for this free gift of eternal life. Amen.”
Please note that the views expressed in this story are not necessarily the views of the American Bible Society. Story posted on May 26th, 2006 and filed under Evangelization, Conversions, Your Stories, God's Sovereignty, Grace, Overcoming sin, Mentoring, Most Popular Stories.
May 26th, 2006 at 11:35 am
No matter where you have come from or been through in life, God is always there and his grace is always sufficient!
June 4th, 2006 at 3:54 pm
Thank you for sharing your story, my friend. It’s only when one has gone through such a life style you can fully understand and be a valuable tool in helping others who share similar lives. Isn’t it amazing how the Father’s grace finds us “where we are” in life and He loves us enough to accept us as His own, even before we know how to help ourselves. Praise His Holy name! Truely, the one who has sinned can call Him Savior! Blessings to you as you follow the Master.
June 6th, 2006 at 2:29 pm
What an awesome testimony! God is so good, He never ceases to amaze me… I was saved from a life of drugs, homelessness and prostitution. I live to bring glory to His name!!
June 21st, 2006 at 9:49 am
Thanks for the great testimony. I am a youth minister and will be sharing this story with my kids. It always helps me and them to hear stories of Christ’s power working in the lives of our peers. Thank you for sharing with us and the world how much Christ has changed you.
June 23rd, 2006 at 4:07 am
Your powerful testimony speaks for itself: God’s name is vindicated and glorified despite the lies that the devil tells the world in various ways that God is not real. We praise Him for His grace that abounds more than sin did abound.I am amazed at such abundant provision but yet I am thankful for it because if this (God’s Grace) had ran out before I came into this world, I wonder where I would be today. May such life-changing provison continue to abound, and take effect in the dark corners; in the highways and by-ways, in high places as well as in the dangerous alleys!
June 23rd, 2006 at 5:02 pm
Dear Mark,
Your story, by far, is one of the greastest examples of what the love, grace and power of Christ Jesus can do in a person’s life. I am astounded, everyday, at how God works to touch every person, no matter how deep of a hole we may get ourselves into. So many times I have fallen and God has saved me without hesitation. Your words have truly inspired me and strengthened my desire to grow in the Lord. Thank you so much and praise God for all things. He is truly an awesome God!
August 16th, 2006 at 2:43 pm
Mark: Todos en algun momento somos la “oveja perdida”. Y nuestro padre Dios misericordioso es glorificado cuando respondemos al llamado de nuestro señor Jesucristo. Un abrazo. Rosa
Translation to English:
Mark: At some time we are all the “lost sheep”. And our merciful God father is glorified when we respond to the call of our Lord Jesus Christ. A hug. Rosa
September 10th, 2006 at 5:27 pm
Mark,
Thank you for being obedient to the word of God and sharing what He has done for you. It is a powerful testimony that will draw those still in there sin to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God Bless You
October 23rd, 2006 at 1:13 am
MARK I CAN RELATE TO YOUR STORY.IT’S A MAZEING HOW GOD
CAN DELIVER SOMEONE OUT OF DARKNESS TO THE LIGHT.
NOTHING IS IMPOSSABLE WITH CHRIST…MARK 9:23
MAY GOD GUIDE YOU AND PROTECT YOU ALWAYS AND LOVE YOU
TO THE FULLESS.YOUR STORY TRUELY BLESS ME TOO.
February 12th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Hi Mark,
I wish others like you would come forward and give their testimonies. You have blessed my soul and I know that God will continue to use you mightily. You have a testimony that has already started to shake the den of the enemy. Just keep stedfast in the Lord.
Love you.
Keri
May 9th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
Mark -
Thank you for sharing your destiny-changing story. Nearly everyone can relate to your story. Maybe many weren’t part of the “official satanic organization” but we, at some point or another, have served him through our thoughts or deeds. Again, thank you Mark; your story offers much inspiration and is a rock-solid testament to faithfulness and love of Jesus Christ! May God continue to bless you.
Chris
September 7th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Mark, I too was heavy in drugs and was around the crowd you were in, and I thank God for his wonderful Grace. When you stated that it was not easy to leave the cult, those words cut through. Satan sure does not like losing a customer. But what a awesome God we now serve!!!!!! I was on drugs for 25 years and now been set free from cancer,drugs,alchol,nickoteen and witchcraft for 6 and half years now, TY Jesus!! I now am going to school for Criminal Justice and teach the youth in my church. Look what God can do. yours in Christ, Karen
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:04 am
Thank you for sharing your destiny-changing story.I wish others like you would come forward and give their testimonies. You have blessed my soul and I know that God will continue to use you mightily,may the story of your salvation inspire many to turn to Jesus and accept him as their Lord and savior.I would encourage you to Go national with your testimony because alot of people might not have acces to the enternet,so go on radio and televison