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Christian artist Merriam Webster (Hillsong), talks about how God’s Word and Spirit work together in her life.

He who calls you will do it, because he is faithful.

[ 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (GNT)]

Christian artist Merriam Webster (Hillsong), talks about how God’s Word and Spirit work together in her life.

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Story posted on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 and is filed under Bible, Conversions, Video Stories. | No Comments »

Redeemed through Christ

I am the LORD your God; I strengthen you and tell you, “Do not be afraid; I will help you.

[ ISAIAH 41:13 (GNT)]

Gail says:

At the age of four I was abused sexually, physically emotional and mentally. Misdiagnosed and overdosed by the age of 18, I was discarded from society by the system. Without hope, genuine love, or support, I ran and escaped from reality for years by abusing alcohol and drugs. Living homeless in snow storms and finding myself in jails, and more institutions then I care to mention, I hit bottom when I finally ended up in a women’s prison. But it was in prison that I discovered the truth: Jesus Christ was the only One who would always be there for me!

I had burned bridges, relationships destroying all that was in my path. And through it all…Jesus was still there by my side. As I wept hopelessly, filled with utter despair He was present with His arms stretched out in that cold single cell. Scared, confused and feeling worthless, I cried out and with sheer desperation, ” Jesus Christ to come into my heart, my mind and to dwell…inside me.” I could feel the Lord speak and say,“ Gail…I have never left…it was you that left me…I am the only way…I am the truth and Life…whosoever…cries out, invites me into their life to take up ownership…You belong to me and always have…I am here with you, I love you and I am holding your right hand. Open my word, talk with me…fellowship with me…ask, seek and you will find…the truth…the way and a new life in Me.”
Today instead of doing time for the county…I work for the county in an honored position to help others who are homeless, helpless and lost. I am more than a number or statistic and my past did not determine my future. I am reborn, a new creation and more than a conqueror. I am a joint heir unto His Kingdom at hand. I am saved, sanctified and forgiven. My mind is renewed daily! I was doomed to die with a lifestyle with gangs, drugs and alcohol, but I was pardoned, protected, with Jesus with me through it all.

I am proof that Jesus Christ is real and he can take anyone, any circumstance and change it in the blink of an eye! Today I live for Christ, because He died for me, he rose on the third day with a gift unlike any other…the gift of the Holy-Spirit who intercedes on my behalf…when I don’t know the way, or what to pray for…He does. God loves us more than we can comprehend. His thoughts and ways are too high for us humans to comprehend. Trust in the Lord, with all your heart! Think to yourself, no matter what issues you have: If God can take a former prostitute, drug addict, alcoholic, and murderer (abortions), and gang-member like me and turn my life and heart around, He can and will do the same for you. He is the Vine; I am His branch. He leads, I follow. His word is a lamp unto my feet. I am a blessed and highly favored woman, of the Most High God. If you don’t know Him…get to know Him by simply talking with Him….like you would a best friend. There is no One like Jesus!
Did I mention….I have a promotion…it just gets better and better each step He leads unto His path of righteousness! Blessings, in Jesus name!

//From the SYSN Admin: What an incredible story of redemption! Please join Gail in rejoicing in the name of Jesus, and commenting on her post. Please also comment on Gail’s story using scripture and kind words. Also remember to Share YOUR story with us here: http://shareyourstorynow.org/share
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Story posted on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 and is filed under Conversions, Death, Drugs & Alcohol, Grace, Overcoming sin, Praise, Prayer, Your Stories. | 6 Comments »

God gave me more than a second chance

As the scripture says, Everyone who calls out to the Lord for help will be saved.

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Story posted on Monday, January 11th, 2010 and is filed under Conversions, Your Stories. | 1 Comment »

B David: Story of Forgiveness [6:50]

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.

[Micah 7:18 NIV]

Christian artist B. David shares a personal story of verbal and sexual abuse along with his parents divorcing. B. David opens up about his personal struggles with homosexuality and how God has revealed himself through it all.

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Story posted on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 and is filed under B. David, Bible, Christian Families, Conversions, Divorce & Marital Conflict, Evangelization, God's Love, God's Sovereignty, Grace, Hope, Life Verse, Loving your enemies, Mentoring, Overcoming sin, Praise, Struggles, Video Stories. | No Comments »

John Schlitt: Holding On To His Word [3:18]

Our people defeated Satan because of the blood of the Lamb and the message of God. They were willing to give up their lives.

[Revelations 12:11 CEV]

Petra lead singer, John Schlitt, shares his favorite life verse and various stories in the Bible that inspire him on a daily basis.

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Story posted on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 and is filed under Bible, Christian Families, Conversions, Drugs & Alcohol, Evangelization, God's Love, God's Sovereignty, Grace, Hope, Life Verse, Petra, Video Stories. | No Comments »

I Did Not Know I Could Serve God Fully

“I know everything you have done, and you are not cold or hot. I wish you were either one or the other. 16But since you are lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will spit you out of my mouth.”

[Revelations 3:15-16 CEV]

Estelle writes:

I heard the voice of God when I was at a Women’s retreat in January of 2000. A friend that I attended the retreat and she showed me a Scripture. We were discussing giving our all to God, and that I needed to be in a Bible study. I told her that I loved God with my whole heart but I didn’t want to be part of a Bible study because I didn’t feel comfortable in group settings, and that I couldn’t change my basic personality.

She opened the Bible to Rev. 3:15-16 “I know your deeds, that your are neither hot nor cold! So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold – I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” After reading the Scripture I heard a voice that encompassed my whole being say, “Do not be afraid.” I felt a warmth and peace spread throughout me and I was awed. I just stared at the Bible. I felt like I was suspended in time.

It was a dilemma for me to serve God. I didn’t understand what it meant to give Him my All. I didn’t think I could do it. I didn’t feel wise enough, confident enough, committed enough, nor did I trust Him enough. But He had a plan.

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Story posted on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 and is filed under Bible, Conversions, Evangelization, God's Love, Grace, Hope, Life Verse, Struggles, Your Stories. | 3 Comments »

No Matter What, I Could Call Upon The Lord

“All who call out to the Lord shall be saved.”

[Romans 10:13 CEV]

Janet writes:

This verse is awesome, it has no boundaries! It really has impacted my life because it reads. WHOSOEVER shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Meaning I was able to come to Jesus just as I was! And at the time I was deeply involved in the Occult.

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Story posted on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 and is filed under Bible, Conversions, Evangelization, God's Love, God's Sovereignty, Grace, Hope, Life Verse, Overcoming sin, Praise, Struggles, Your Stories. | No Comments »

Learning to Love My Neighbor

“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.”

[Leviticus 19:18 CEV]

Hicham writes:

I grew up in a world of bitter animosity between Muslims and Christians, which I experienced personally in a physical attack when only about 7. By age 13 I was recruited by an extremist Muslim group and later fought against Christians in the 1975 civil war in Lebanon.

I was preparing to become a Muslim Preacher. In 1980, in my first semester in college, my brother was killed by Christian militia. My response was to study by day, and by night take out my revenge in attacks on Christians.

However, hearing the Sermon on the Mount, in a course of cultural studies (in college), especially Jesus’ words: “love your enemies” brought me to faith. Later, I earned an M.A. in the history of the Arabs and did Ph.D studies in the history of Islam. I finished my pastoral education at Concordia, Fort Wayne, IN, and am currently in the Ph. D program there. I am delayed vicarage. I work as a missionary to the Muslims in Illinois.

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Circle of Prayer is a ministry of the American Bible Society, a Christian ministry that has been engaging people with the life-changing message of God’s Word for nearly 200 years.

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Story posted on Monday, January 19th, 2009 and is filed under Bible, Conversions, Evangelization, God's Love, God's Sovereignty, Hope, Life Verse, Your Stories. | 1 Comment »

I Put My Life In His Hands

“And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.”

[1 Thessalonians 2:13 NIV]

Melissa writes:

I just gave my heart to God,and put my life in his hands.This verse spoke to me in so many ways, as a new christian especially. I hope all new chrisitians read this verse. It gives me great comfort, and I believe god sent it to me.

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Story posted on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 and is filed under Bible, Conversions, Evangelization, Hope, Life Verse, Praise, Your Stories. | 3 Comments »

An Ocean Baptism

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”

[Matthew 28:19 NIV]

Patricia writes:

A cute story of Baptism. A dear friend was raised another denomination and was not baptized, her beliefs did not make it necessary for her. I shared with her, prayed with her and for her, mostly realized she was watching me and how my faith in our Lord is with me every minute of everyday. Its part of me, who I am ..I was around her alot for about 2 months, when I was home I got a call. I am being Baptized, it was her..I was so excited and filled at the same time. She told me of how she gave her life to the Lord and her husband and children did. When time to be Baptised she wanted me there. When time came I could not be there, in person, in love and Spirit I was. She wss Baptized in the ocean that she loves so much. She was telling me that the ocean was rough and they had to get others out to help them be Baptized , the waves would not let them stand up and the Pastor had a hard time doing the Baptisem. Others came out to help him…So she told me of the event and we laughed. They had a hard time getting it done..but really the waves were knocking them down and they could not dunk them so it was like they were Baptized over and over by the waves and more than that family was in on that occasion..She said it was so funny to see…This was right for her.. The Lord knew it needed to be a specail one for her and because she loved the ocean ,, He made it that way for her and family..God is so good. She is a good and faithful servant…He gave her talents to help others and she does and so does her husband.. I am so filled with thankfulness the He used me to help show her Him…

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Circle of Prayer is a ministry of the American Bible Society, a Christian ministry that has been engaging people with the life-changing message of God’s Word for nearly 200 years.

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Story posted on Thursday, December 25th, 2008 and is filed under Bible, Conversions, Evangelization, Praise, Your Stories. | 1 Comment »