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coram_deo 19-Aug-21, 08:43 |
 Testimonies of Jesus Christ’s Saving PowerIn this thread, I’ll post testimonies from people who accepted Jesus Christ and saw their lives transformed by the power of God’s Holy Spirit within them. “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:15) “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) From kingjamesbibleonline.org Catherine's testimony "How Jesus Christ Changed My Life" on 12/24/2012, 2:52pm... This is my testimony on how Jesus Christ CHANGED MY LIFE, Lets start off with I never truly believed in Him. I was raised in a catholic family. And once I left Colombia at 9 years old to come to the US, I stopped going to church, because my mother doesn't really like going to church (I doubt a catholic church would have helped anyways). My father was never in my life. He was an alcoholic and the last time I saw him I was 12 yrs old. He has had many marriages, and many kids. Even though I did not completely believe in Him, I would pray to Him when I really wanted something or needed help. I did have a theory that we were planted here by aliens and they were our makers. That was my belief. So blind. My life was full of wickedness. Some that I rather not say but I am going to for I am not that person anymore. I was promiscuous since a young age. And did not value my body or life at all. At the age of 15 years old, I started to smoke marijuana. And was a constant smoker(everyday) up until this year. I am 22. At 17 years old I tried cocaine. And did it a couple of times a year until 2011-2012 I was snorting every weekend. Since 15 years old I started to drink, and was a constant drinker, an alcoholic until this year. At 17 years old, I was already in bondage to alcohol and weed. Mostly alcohol. At 19 I was married. And our relationship was short of an ideal one. I was always craving the love of a man. Maybe because I did not have a father in my life. My life revolved around me having a relationship, henceforth why I gave myself to them. When I my then husband wanted to divorce me, I thought of killing myself many times. I was 19 years old. Our marriage lasted 6 months. I thought of it but never did it. After our divorce, in the year of 2009, I was addicted to ecstasy(X). I would pop pills every chance I got. I would roll (tripping on X) on Wednesdays (my week day off from work) and pop 3 pills, and roll the entire day in my friend’s room. Eating absolutely nothing the whole day, for it takes way the craving for food. I would pop 3 more pills on Friday nights. Then again I would roll with 3 pills Saturday nights. Sometimes I would even take 5. I did that for 4 months straight. In those 4 months I consumed 150 pills of X or more. By December, my head was starting to act funny. I would feel very light headed and would get dizzy. I took about a 2 month break. Then I was back on it. Rolling sometimes every day for I was unemployed. Rolling and drinking, and smoking weed and snorting cocaine. That was the life I thought. I was not happy unless I was high or drunk. In 2010 I got into a DUI accident. It was on April 18, my birthday is on April 19. It was my bday weekend and I went all out like any other junkie would. Since early 2010 I started to consume another pill, Bars, also called Xanax. I was popping those every day. And the problem with those pills (if you take them for recreational use) they make you forget and black out but you still continue to function but your conscious mind is not there. Therefore you become into a very grimy and even more wicked being. I was probably possessed during those blackouts. And I did awful things while blacked out. Disgusting things. Well that bday weekend I consumed a xanax and lots of alcohol. You CANNOT mix the 2. I had learned already from many past experiences if you mix the 2 you will black out. But I was a junkie, I wanted to be high and a junkie does not learn from past experiences until the 3 million mistake. Well that Sunday morning when the party ended and everyone was sleeping, I left. Keep in mind, I was blacked out. I don't remember any of this. I was told that I left and seemed ok. I got into the car accident while I was right next to the palmetto, ready to jump on the expressway. Thank GOD, for If I had gotten on that bridge all the way to my house 20 min away, I would have driven right off. My car was a complete loss, and I came out scratch free. But no I did not learn anything from that. I continued to party and consume large amounts of drugs. And I was doing bars every day. In late 2010, my boyfriend left me. For the cause of all this drug consuming I had developed anxiety and bi-polar disorder. So I would take out a lot of my anger on him and my mother. So he got fed up and broke up with me. Boy did I feel like my life was going to end. I then consumed all the RX pills my mom had from her surgery. My x-boyfriend called 911 and I was rushed to the hospital. My rights were taken away for I was a harm to myself. I was then placed in a mental unit for a couple of days. I continued to do all types of drugs and consume alcohol every chance I got. I would even buy a bottle and drink it by myself at home while watching tv. Taking shot after shot. In late 2011 I met my now husband Flavio Oliveira, he was an atheist, and would debate all those who believed in God as did I. He was also a junkie. We would party every single weekend. Smoke weed every single day. And snort cocaine every single weekend as well. I had quit X and bars at the end of 2010. After a couple of months being together we would fight all the time. Mostly because I was always drunk and I am not nice when I am drunk. We almost broke up a couple of times. In mid-2012, Flavio started to research about the whole new world order and illuminati ordeal. He started to realize this was a satanic cult and were very successful with all their strategies. He realized they must have had help from satan himself to be able to cover all their lies and to make such evil plans. He realized there was a satan so there must be a God and Jesus Christ and the Bible must be true! So he started to seek God every day. I was still a wordly person. And thought of breaking up with him for I thought he had become a fanatic. He then started to show me a lot of videos that speak of the nwo and their wicked plans. And that gave me chills. Finally the video that lead me to repentance was a video regarding the book "Placebo". The book entails of a pastors journey before being bought back to life and what he saw. He saw all the demons that dwel among us and are the root of all the sinful and wicked choices we make. When I realized that I am being controlled, or being led by demons to be the way I have been all my life. I immediately wanted nothing to do with that. I dropped to my knees, crying my eyes out. And asked God for forgiveness. I apologized for all the horrible things I did, all the lies I told, and all the times I spoke bad of Him. I continued to cry and repent for 20 minutes or more. I started to read the Bible and pray every day. Flavio's life had already changed; he was no longer an addict to alcohol, and drugs. My addictions and old self left my body a week after my repentance. Shortly after that, I was baptized with the Holy Ghost, and anointed. It happened a night after Flavio. We felt wax fall on our foreheads, and our eyes couldn’t stop shaking. And our body felt like it was filled with light and divine energy. I thought I was glowing! The most amazing experience I have ever had in my life! After that my life no longer revolved around me but around Jesus Christ our Lord & Saviour. I was born again. There is not a day that goes by where I don't pray and thank Him for absolutely all things. I am no longer captive to alcohol, or any drugs or RX pills. I don’t watch TV or listen to worldy music. I only watch things about God and listen to Christian music. I don’t curse and I am bothered for the actions of wordly people. The Holy Spirit has cleansed me and all that I thought was ok I now realize it isn't. Praise God! Me and Flavio were recently married In October 27, 2012. It was the most beautiful wedding. Filled with the Holy Ghost and tears or joy. He has COMPLETELY changed our life. He has fixed our relationship and has given us life. For He is, the truth, the way and the light. My life has never been better. I have come a long way. And I am amazed everyday by the change that is in me. I could not have made this change myself. There is no way out of my own will I would have gotten out of my 8 year addictions from one week to the next. And also my own persona has changed. I am not full of wickedness or desire to sin. Of course we are all sinners so it’s why we must repent every single day. Since me and my husband were saved a lot of bad spirits attacked us. By placing doubts in our minds, nightmares doing wicked things, placing old memories of wretched things we did, etc. It’s been tough but we must always stay strong and be patient and God will help us. Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. I sincerely suggest you do. HE IS REAL! He wants to save you. He rejoices when He is able to turn someone to His light! Repent, and pray every day to be filled with His Holy Ghost wholeheartedly. Let Him know you want Him and you welcome Him into your heart. Seek Him every day and He will save you and then you will be able to experience Him as many people have. He is a merciful God; He is a perfect loving God. He is our creator and He has a wonderful place waiting for us. satans greatest achievement is he has convinced all the world he doesn't exist. he does exist and he wants to damn us all to where he is going. I pray that the whole world is saved. I pray that all the spiritual veils are taken off and His will and truth are poured over all the land in Jesus Christ name. Matthew 7:7-13 (KJV) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. www.kingjamesbibleonline.org Note: I broke up some long paragraphs for ease in reading. |
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coram_deo 19-Aug-21, 14:56 |
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coram_deo 19-Aug-21, 15:41 |
Unlike the previous two testimonies, this man didn’t seek God - God sought him. youtu.be |
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coram_deo 21-Aug-21, 06:07 |
“About seventeen years ago, I completely lost my hearing in my left ear due to German measles. My audiologist said the measles had damaged the cochlea (sensory organ of hearing) in my ear. He advised me to go for a cochlea implant to restore my hearing. I decided to wait on God and only consider surgery if I did not regain my hearing by age twenty-one. I started getting doubtful about being healed and was actually considering surgery. But something miraculous happened. My girlfriend and I were praying and listening to Pastor Prince’s sermon, Worship with the Psalms of David and See Good Days. When he began to sing in the Spirit, I sang and prayed in the Spirit too. My girlfriend then told me I’d received my miracle because of Jesus’ finished work on the cross. I agreed with her but didn’t notice any change in my hearing. But as I continued to open my heart to receive my healing, I started to hear very softly in my deaf ear. By the grace of God, I no longer need surgery! My hearing is also continually getting better. All praise, glory, and honor to God Most High for His marvelous work in my life! Kaylen Perumal | South Africa” blog.josephprince.com |
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coram_deo 26-Aug-21, 11:39 |
“I grew up in church and had a close relationship with God, but I was very self-righteous and relied a lot on myself, my obedience, and how much I loved God. This brought me many years of sadness, condemnation, anxiety, and sin. As I began to rest, the Lord began to show me His grace. But I still didn’t fully understand grace until my mom told me about Pastor Prince. I started listening to his sermons, and my life completely changed. My mom and I started partaking of the holy Communion and things started to turn around. I started looking to Jesus instead of myself, knowing it’s His righteousness that brings me peace. My relationships have been restored, and my mind and body have been made whole through the grace of God. I am greatly blessed, free, and can’t help but tell everyone about the gospel of grace! I listen to Pastor Prince every day and know that as I listen, God’s grace is changing me and my faith is increasing. My life has been made new, and I am enjoying many beautiful days! Thank you, Pastor Prince and New Creation Church! Surya Streater North Carolina, United States” www.josephprince.org |
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coram_deo 12-Sep-21, 09:31 |
PRAISE REPORT: SMOKING ADDICTION OF 14 YEARS BROKEN I started attending New Creation Church and received Christ as my Lord and Saviour when I was 23 years old. Since then, the Lord has poured countless blessings into my life and over-exceeded my expectations. However, there was an area in my life that I couldn’t seem to get rid of. At the age of 16, I started smoking and since then, I have been bound by this habit. The addiction got so bad that I often started and ended my day with a cigarette. When I was stressed and burdened, my first response would be to smoke. Even when I was resting, I would want to smoke. I tried to quit many times, but I would not make it past two days. Every time I tried and failed, I would condemn myself and feel guilty. Some of my well-meaning friends and family members would also add to my sense of condemnation by saying things like, “You’re not giving glory to God when you smoke.” Last year, I decided to try to stop smoking again. However, during the middle of the week, I gave in to temptation and ended up smoking even more than before. This time, though, I practiced what Pastor Prince always taught—to speak and declare that I am the righteousness of God in Christ, even in the midst of my addiction. So, I spoke and believed that I am the righteousness of God in Christ even though I was still smoking. When I did that, I felt like I was a hypocrite, but I just kept declaring and resting in the truth that I was righteous in Christ despite of my actions. By the end of the week, I finished smoking my last pack of cigarettes and asked the Lord to not let the craving return again. Since then, it has been a year, and I no longer crave for cigarettes! For seven years, I had been believing and hoping for deliverance in this area. In less than seven days of declaration, deliverance came, without any withdrawal symptoms! Thank You, Lord Jesus. I am finally free from my smoking addiction after 14 years! Dada Janzen | Singapore blog.josephprince.com |
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coram_deo 18-Sep-21, 13:04 |
youtu.be This woman’s testimony brought to my kind this verse from Exodus: “The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:14) I’ve said that verse aloud many times when I’ve been in difficult situations. Speaking God’s Word with confident faith into trying times has proven very effective in my life. |
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coram_deo 18-Sep-21, 21:49 |
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coram_deo 02-Oct-21, 15:29 |
PRAISE REPORT No More Anxiety, Heart Palpitations, and Insomnia I work as a policeman and have seen a lot of death and pain in my line of duty. One day, everything hit me all at once, and I was struck with anxiety attacks. I work out at the gym and practice self-defense regularly, but when anxiety hits, no muscle or martial arts could help me. I started getting heart palpitations, dark thoughts, and couldn’t sleep at night. My wife, Rachel, bought Pastor Prince’s book Live the Let-Go Life for me. As I read the first chapter, I felt a dark cloud lift off me. I believe the Lord started the healing process that night. I listened to one of Pastor Prince’s sermons about partaking of the holy Communion and experiencing incremental healing. My family began partaking of the Communion every night and have seen the Lord’s power move so mightily. I also listen to Pastor Prince’s sermons daily to fill my mind with the God’s Word. Today my heart palpitations have disappeared, and I can sleep at night! God is so good. I focus on His goodness and promises. I’m excited for what lies ahead and love this journey I am on accompanied by the Holy Spirit. Thank you for showing me how Jesus saves, Pastor Prince. You are truly a gift from God! Jay Nadas | South Africa |
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coram_deo 12-Oct-21, 07:37 |
Gave Birth to Miracle Baby Boy, Mental Health Restored After my husband and I lost our first baby, we went through 2-and-a-half years of infertility, which led to us going through fertility treatment. I had terrible side effects from the medication, including symptoms very similar to post-partum anxiety and depression, as well as very scary thoughts. While I did give birth to a beautiful baby boy, the effects of coming off the fertility medication post-partum only intensified the symptoms of anxiety and depression. I literally thought I was losing my mind. The doctor kept saying to give it time and my hormones would level out, but I was 8 months post-partum and still felt terrible. It was then that I went to a library and saw Pastor Prince’s book The Power of Right Believing. It seemed to jump off the shelf at me. This book literally changed my life. It spoke specifically to so many wrong beliefs I had and brought me out of the 2 years of constant anxiety, depression, and worry about whether God was going to heal me. As I read it, the Lord was healing me physically, mentally, and spiritually. I began to ask the Lord for another pregnancy, this time, without medication. We really wanted to expand our family but did not want to go through the past 2 years’ experience once more. My husband and I started trying again once my son was weaned, but we weren’t tracking or doing anything special—we just rested in the Lord. One day, I was listening to a sermon by Pastor Prince in which he prophesied over those who had been believing the Lord for a child. He said that a year from now, we would be holding a child in our arms. I received this in Jesus’ name. God is so good and faithful. That month, I had a positive pregnancy test result! I told my husband this child is from the Lord as there was no way we could have gotten pregnant without Him. But 4 days later, I started bleeding. I was freaking out but a dear sister in Christ kept encouraging me in the Lord. She kept reminding me of what the Lord had already spoken to me and of all His promises in the Word. The Lord said to me, “Do not fear, this child shall not die.” We clung onto His promises together. The doctor tested my hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) levels, and the first day it was 329. Two days later, it dropped to 259. In the early stages of pregnancy, the hCG levels should double over 2 to 3 days for the pregnancy to be viable. The nurse warned that I may be losing my pregnancy. I told her, “I believe the levels are going to go back up.” My husband and I had to go on a business trip 2 days later, so I didn’t manage to get another hCG test done. While on the trip, I was still spotting, so throughout the whole time we kept reciting God’s promises and praying over our child. We knew the Lord is the author of life and not death, and it is all by His grace. We chose to stand on His promises instead of the doctor’s report. It was not always easy but praise the Lord for that sweet sister who encouraged us whenever we wavered. We went for an ultrasound after getting back and the technician pointed out the gestational sac, yolk sac, and fetus. She also detected a heartbeat! I turned to my husband and almost jumped off the table. We had a heartbeat, praise the Lord! From then on, I had a perfect pregnancy. Early the following year, we welcomed our precious baby boy, Christian Matthew. I did get discouraged when I started to experience some symptoms of post-partum anxiety and depression 3 months after Christian was born. But I knew those were not my thoughts and the Lord would heal me and bring me through. I ended up only experiencing mild symptoms for about 6 months. I stand here now declaring how good the Lord is. He wants to restore, replenish, heal, provide, and do so much more for us than we can ever imagine! Janet Cassidy Indiana, United States www.josephprince.org |