Sandy's Story

I was 8 years old whenever I received Christ. I did it because I was absolutely terrified of going to hell but I did make a passionate and real decision to accept Christ as my Savior.

I was so passionate about it in fact, that I held little revivals in my backyard for all the neighborhood kids. I would get out my Bible and yell “If you don’t get saved, you’re all going to hell!” I wasn’t trying to be scary, but I am sure I was. Afterwards, I would pray over them and write their names in my Bible for proof when I got to heaven. My mother would not let me baptise people in the bathtub but I sure wanted to. For two years I witnessed to everyone I came in contact with.

Then, it all changed. From the ages of 11 to 15, I was sexually abused. It changed everything. I looked at the world differently, people differently, and God as well. I never knew what hit me until it was too late. I was starving for someone to care about me and felt God had abandoned me the same way that others had. I was willing to do anything and everything to fill the emptiness I felt.

The mistakes I have made in my life have led to so much heart ache and pain. The consequences have hurt my family and anyone who came in contact with me. I hated myself and wanted to die. There is very little I have not experienced in the area of defeat, addiction and depression. There were so many lies in my head, looking up was impossible. I knew Bible verses but I didn’t know how to use them and didn’t trust God enough to let Him take over. When I heard, “You will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free,” I had no earthly idea what it was talking about. Then, He spoke to me. Not in an audible, loud voice but He spoke, and I heard and I understood for the first time ever.

My hearts desire is to share the experiences God has brought me through, but more so, to share the victorious life He has in store for us all. It is not about my testimony; this journey is about an awesome God that chooses the lowly, despised and weak to fulfill His plan. It’s about His Word that is life and peace.

I still cannot believe the view from here. I am so undeserving but so grateful. He has healed me and set me free. It didn’t happen overnight and it was a tough fight but as the wounds healed, I knew I was changed forever. Now, God has sent me on a journey beyond anything I could have dreamed. I can't believe He let's me do this!!


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