#faith testimonials

[livechristcentered]

Unleashing Unshakeable Faith: Lessons from Acts 4

Let’s embark on an inspiring journey through the pages of Acts 4. Join me as I delve into the remarkable story of Peter and John, their unwavering faith, and the lessons we can learn from their bold witness in the face of opposition. Get ready to be empowered and encouraged as we uncover the secrets to embracing an unshakeable faith. Lesson 1: Unleashing Our Unshakeable Faith In life, we often…

[theinwardlight]

We are not called to save the world. That’s a burden too heavy for us to bear. We are instead called to follow the Spirit of Christ speaking within us, the Spirit of the one who carries the sin of the world, the one who can lead us out. Part of the work of Jesus is to break us out of the closed circle of self-justification. As long as we struggle to be good we will never be able to bear the weight of our guilt. [...] If instead we rely on the goodness of God, the goodness we partake in as God’s beloved creatures, then our guilt can be faced. Then we can do our small part to untie the sticky knots of sin that riddle our lives. We are loved and we are responsible. We are sinners and we are saints. We are warped by sin and we are precious children of God.

Mark Russ, "The Good News of Sin"

[rookisaknight]

Lrb relevant something about the way each brother is constantly reiterating their trauma in an attempt to subdue it.

Jacob, most direct and long-term recipient of their father's abuse, surrounds himself with people he's conditioned to become violent at the drop of a hat.

But its ok, because he controls the trigger this time.

Joseph, left abandoned by the splitting of their family, creates conditions for his new Family that are so untenable it's only a matter of time before any given member tries to leave him.

But it's ok, because being forced to constantly negotiate, gaslight, and threaten people into sticking with him makes him feel like he has power over his isolation this time.

John reliving his childhood torture every goddamn day, carving himself up when he can't carve up others and having his fear of damnation dangled over his head by his brother god. Constantly repenting, constantly atoning, never forgiven.

But it's ok, because he holds the knife this time. When you hold the knife, you get to say when it stops, and you get to extract sin from others rather than have it extracted from you.

[grace-of-spades1]

my testimony

for eighteen years,I lived a life of fear and dread. My parents were toxic and abusive and the best way to avoid that was through just taking the blows. I was born and diagnosed with autism. Since I was the one kid that couldn't do anything the way they wanted or in their words, 'the right way' i became the family scapegoat. It was my fault if something went wrong always. I was never like my siblings or into the same things as them. My parents praised my siblings because they were athletic and smart and followed along with the mind games they would play. I was quieter and more into the arts. My gifts and talents were seen as useless and stupid. I began to believe it and fell into a massive hole of depression, anxiety, self loathing, and suicidal thoughts and actions. those who figured out what was happening at home were pushed away and were seen as bad people. I never felt more alone in my life. Eventually, I moved to a private Christian school. I was miserable. I was disgusted by the thought of Jesus Christ and how He allowed all this suffering in my life. But I remember one day in class, one of my teachers pulled me aside and told me that Jesus saw me and He never left me alone. He was watching over me and had big plans for my life. After hearing that, I could feel the Holy Spirit moving in the room. I burst into tears and allowed Jesus into my life.

After I graduated, i moved out. I have tried to restore a relationship with my family but no onehas bothered to return texts or calls. It has been a few months and I heard I had a new baby brother. The family made it clear I was not invited to see him. Please pray for them.

One verse in psalm 27 was 'when mother and father forsake me, the Lord will take care of me.'

Since I came to Christ, He has done so much in my life. I now have a job, a relationship with the distant family I missed out on growing up(so many cousins!), amazing group of friends, and a wonderful boyfriend.

So yes, my physical family may forsake me, but my Father in Heaven never will. Praise the Lord

He will turn your life around, He is knocking, let Him in

[blissfulcabin7]

When I had been in the hospital for 16 days and I missed my preboards, and I sat on the sofa, sorrowing and worried over the final year of my school which was said to have a huge impact on shaping the student's future, there was something Jesus said that I remembered that made me pick up my Physics textbook that day while still recovering from the trauma of surgery and I started reading. This is what I remembered-

But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” [Mark 10:27]

I went on to score 99/100 in Biology, 97/100 in Chemistry and 95/100 in Physics that year and got admission into a medical college despite having less than a month exposure to a coaching institute and having been told it was 'impossible' to get into a medical college without coaching. I am now a doctor. All thanks to the Lord God through Jesus Christ His Son. Praise the Lord. Therefore, don't worry, no matter what the facts are speaking to you. Nothing is impossible with God.

[thediarylife]

— I just want to say, Thank you Lord for the little plot twist before this year ends. It hasn't sinked in yet because I've been praying for this for so long and it is actually happening. You put things in the right place and at the right time.

Thank you for your courage and help.

"It is I, Take courage! Don't be afraid!" 🤍🙏🏼

[gabebrodudeman]

Jesus isn't interested in performing one grand miracle that forces everyone to accept the reality of his power and existence. That's not his goal. That's too impersonal and doesn't fulfill his intended will.

What he will do is reveal himself to the individual who needs him and in a way that can impact their lives for the better. Something that gives them comfort in a way only he could because the point is to make it personal so that together we can navigate the next step.

All he wants is a relationship. Just talk to him. He already knows your thoughts and your feelings. If you're angry. Tell him. If you're hurting. Tell him. Whatever it is, just tell him. He's waiting.

God bless 🤍

[10yrsyart]

a short video discussing my time as an Agender person, and how Jesus lead me through love and healing. i hope it’s a comfort for those this message is meant for. -10 💙

“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) 🕊

[kacievvbbbb]

They tried to lead me astray but I knew this day would come.

I knew that we would see the light once more! Our queen Nobara Kugasaki has returned to us 😭🙏

And she is already kicking ass and taking names

Gege, forgive me my sins for I hath doubted 🤲

[godgivesthegrowth]

🏚 -> Meeting Jesus🥰 -> 🏠

[pray-like-nehemiah]

My Testimony

For the first 16 years of my life, I knew nothing about God. I’d never been in a church, and I didn’t really care to go. The only thing involving God that was around me was my grandparents and my uncle and his family, but that was a minimal influence. Whenever I would visit them, my grandmother would occasionally mention God in a casual way that I paid no attention to. As for my aunt and uncle, I saw the way my cousins were raised by them and how things were run in their household. I only saw them as extremely sheltered, because if it wasn’t related to God, it wasn’t allowed. I remember thinking it was strange and a lifestyle I would never want.

Then, one day while on Facebook, I got a message from my uncle on my father’s side of the family. One thing led to another, and I was on a flight to meet my father, whom I hadn’t seen in 13 years. Only a summer visit turned to a decision to live with him and my stepmother permanently. My younger brother and older sister followed shortly after. This was when going to church every Sunday became a thing for me and my siblings. I remember hating being forced to go at times. Other times I wouldn’t take it seriously, it was just something I was being forced to do.

Soon, those negative thoughts toward church and everything about God began to change. I wish I could remember exact dates, but all I know is that in the latter months of 2015, God really began to move within me. One Sunday morning, my grandfather on my stepmother’s side was preaching, and the last part of a sermon where the piano is played and anyone wishing to come to the altar to pray was welcomed. That part lasted longer than he normally allowed because he said he could feel that God needed him to.

I was standing with my family amongst the pews, hands gripping the back of the one in front of me, head down as tears that I couldn’t explain fell from my eyes. My stepmother noticed and asked if I wanted to go to the stairs with her. I nodded and knelt down with her, before God. After a long conversation, I had accepted the Lord Jesus as my savior. It was then that I knew that the views on my uncle and his family, and the reluctance of going to church was just the voice of the enemy. On Sunday morning, November 1, 2015, I went out into the cold creek water that ran behind the church with my grandfather and the pastor of the church, and was baptized in Jesus’ name. I was 17 years old at the time and had been born again, my heart renewed.

Later on in life, my Dad and stepmother divorced and we moved away. Going to church eventually stopped, it wasn’t a priority. I graduated high school, got a job and God was on the back burner of my life. A couple years later, I turned 21 and got the job I’m currently in and worked Sundays. That was the main reason I never thought about church or anything related. I’m sure Satan was really happy with me during these days. I became a friend of the world. Any problems I had, something the world provided was what I turned to.

Life continued on and I was promoted into a higher position in my job. With that, my schedule changed. I had Sundays off again, but God wasn’t in my immediate thoughts. In August 2023, I moved from my father’s place into one of my own. I had hoped and believed that doing so would solve all my problems, but that was not the case. With the new level of adulting I was faced with came new hardships on top of the ones I was already dealing with such as my declining mental health. I continued turning to the world through escapism, speaking to my mother, sister, or the coworkers I was close with, burying my troubles and eventually therapy.

In the past few months of 2024, I began having this desire to return to church again. The more I ignored it, the stronger it got. I didn’t work on Sundays anymore, so there was no excuse. In fact, most of my Sundays were reserved for staying in bed all day, catching up on sleep and watching whatever I felt like on television or doom scrolling on TikTok because of my depression. In late July, I decided that I can’t ignore this feeling anymore. While therapy has helped some over the time I’ve been going, there are days where I feel like nothing has changed. Sometimes I felt things were only worse. It was God’s presence that helped me realize that going to the world to fix my problems isn’t the way, my way isn’t the way. I’ve decided that it is time that I start living for the one I love. It’s time I start living for the one who, despite my unworthiness, died for me and paid for all my sins on the cross. I should’ve started this new life the day I was blessed by His saving grace, but as the saying goes, better late than never.

[livechristcentered]

Unleashing Unshakeable Faith: Lessons from Acts 4

Let’s embark on an inspiring journey through the pages of Acts 4. Join me as I delve into the remarkable story of Peter and John, their unwavering faith, and the lessons we can learn from their bold witness in the face of opposition. Get ready to be empowered and encouraged as we uncover the secrets to embracing an unshakeable faith. Lesson 1: Unleashing Our Unshakeable Faith In life, we often…

[timetravellingkitty]

peeks out cause it's safe now you guys were really weird about Depp v Heard

[findoesstuf]

Jesus Loves You

Man, sometimes I forget that this is a blog and not just an art site lol. Also I may lose some followers, or maybe get some hate, but that's really not important to me. Anyways, it's late for me, but I decided to do some Bible studies, and I was reading Romans 10:14-15. It states:

"14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”"

You may already know this, but my personal belief is that Jesus did exist and died on the cross for us to forgive our sins. So that anyone who believes in and accepts Him as your savior has eternal life. This may not be your personal belief, which I respect, but this is mine. Now, relating to the verse, it says that you can't call upon anything that you don't believe in. This is important to an experience I had one night, and it's still important to me to this day. If you are interested, read below the cut, but if you'd like to scroll, feel free to. I've said the important things to know.

If you've stayed, here we go. I had a rough day that day, and was overthinking, a mess, and was not doing too good. I sobbed in my bed, in my lonely room. Now that I think about it, I believe a demon was over me, gripping me in my misery. Suddenly, I called out God's name, and it simply vanished. I felt a warmth, my crying ceased, and it felt as if a blanket of peace had been placed over me. I had called upon the one I believed in, and He answered.

Believe my story or not, I experienced it that night, and I learned a valuable lesson that day. Now why should I share this with you? Well, as the verse states, "And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?" So how can you know about Jesus without hearing about Him? I'm here to tell you about how good He is, and how much He cares about you.

Jesus isn't seated upon His throne, He isn't far away. He's right here. Next to you. Waiting for you to accept Him into your life. Will you?

Thank you for your time! I hope this message reached you in a thoughtful way, and not too shovey or anything like that. If you have any questions, please reach out to me! I'm happy to help! My askbox and DM's are always open. God bless you all!

[pinestripe37]

Never Thought I Would Be A Believer

✝️Jesus-cember Day 1✝️

(Prompt: Never Thought I Would Be a Believer)

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I still remember Back when I never Could have thought I'd ever come to where I am.

Yet You've lifted me in Your Hand So so far from down where I began.

Proud unbeliever chasing doubts, Set on denying You. Rolling my lie-blinded eyes At every notion of the Truth. And I was Loved by You- The Christ who died for me when I was yet in sin and unbelief. My stubborn heart of stone drawn close, softened, already treasured, Loved mercifully long before it let you in.

Back then I never would have thought that I'd believe. Blind to how wonderful the Truth truly is! I didn't choose this faith and this love and beauty... But You've chosen me.

I never thought I would be a believer But before I ever thought of You You thought of me.

Dear Christ, I never would have guessed You'd choose to come into my life Redemption so Gracious: a life that I was wasting Was the life You chose to Save.

I saw the world as void when really I was never alone. But I guess the dark had made me blind And Your Light shone all along!

Before this heart loved You, God You first loved me. When I was still a sinner, Christ You died for me. When I was still a doubter Your Arm reached to teach and draw me- You have Saved me, You have called me to believe!

I never thought I would be a believer- It's true that pride is a deceiver.

When I look back I remember that yes, I once was lost But now I'm found!

I remember struggling to escape the choking chains of doubt. Caught in a dim place of desolation, Struggling weakly, barely hoping to get out.

Oh I was Staring at the ceiling Rehearsing every reason to remember You're real...

Knowing I needed assurance But feeling so unable to feel.

Desperate to be a believer, I never thought that faith would come so easy

I believe, Lord, Hallelujah! You've helped me with my unbelief!

How could I'd hoped that I'd be a believer? Now it's clear that doubt is a deceiver.

You broke the chains, I'm finally free! My Savior You've delivered me from unbelief.

Isn't it always like this...

I mocked and scoffed, Spewed irreverence, Denied the fact that You exist-

Yet when I was broken, When I was desperate, God's Gracious Hand reached down To gently rescue.

Healing the heart that had broken itself with its own deceit, The very God I'd disrespected, lovingly restoring me: And that's Your Mercy, Great and full of Grace.

Even broken by my sin, I was always Yours to mend. And Lord You've made me a believer. I'd been hurt by doubt and the deceiver But You bind my wounds with faith.

I still remember there've been deep and dark times I never thought I would survive... Yet Your Care brought me here, restored me And now I see the future You have always had for me!

I never thought I'd make it through But I've been carried, I've been healed It was all thanks to You.

Living the miracle of Jesus' Healing Grace. I now see You're Real. You perfectly heal, Every heart that cries out You make it new.

So many things I thought I'd never do, But with patient conviction God has taught me to. When I couldn't see through the fog of my apprehension My Shepherd led me through! Even in times when all that I had felt was weakness, Christ's Hand provides strength for every step of each believer, And He strengthened me.

I never knew How much I needed You Now I realize You've been keeping me in all I do. My very heartbeat, breath, and Life is thanks to You. Father I now know I'm Your creation! I've been Yours all along.

I never thought I'd love to live in meek humility and peace... Having wasted half my life Trudging in stubbornness and pride- I never realized it was so bitter.

But the Fruit of the Spirit, It took one taste To love goodness and kindness so sweet. I suddenly see the beauty In every mercy.

From a hardened heart I have been redeemed. Indeed the flesh is a deceiver Yet Your Spirit set me free!

I've wasted time not even thinking to believe or grace receive, But Lord, the years locusts and doubts eat, You redeem! And with Jesus now I truly live, in perfect fullness. I never knew my cup was empty 'till You made it overflow!

I never had imagined it's so good to live in love. I never knew such Joy existed! This Faith, it rises so so far above My brightest dream. I hadn't hoped I'd be this lifted As I am In the Hands of God.

So to those who think they never will be a believer: There was I time I never thought I'd have faith either. I could relate, I've lived those very doubts, for I once walked exactly there But here I am now... So blessed. Now looking back I see the best was yet ahead! And there is no denying Christ is Risen from the dead. I can attest as once-an-unbeliever That saying "Yes!" to Jesus Was the one step I could never regret.

I may have never thought I would believe, but now I've met Him, He's embraced me, with Perfect Love and Grace so real! I've lived to see, Faith changes everything- In brilliant ways I never thought were possible! (And it's beautiful...)

I am a believer I'm redeemed, I had sat doubting in the pit I'd dug, But God pulled me out!

I never thought I would be a believer But I've been Saved by Grace through Faith from the deceiver.

I never thought faith would be my life... I think back, then look Up and Rejoice! I am Home now! Such love has been poured out...

I was called out from the darkness to the Light. Rescued by the God I had denied And now I'm walking, living with the One I used to doubt- Graciously He pulled me out.

Oh Christ You came and all things beautifully changed. I never imagined that I'd live this life of faith- My faith's a gift that's freely given, The Life You Saved!

When I failed to praise Yours, You called me by name. When I wandered in sin, Your Love stayed the same. I was faithless- You were Faithful!

You were right there through every moment that I wasted You were real throughout my unbelief You were Love the whole time- When doubt had me too blind to see You Your Gracious Gaze saw me.

Never thought I would be a believer- Now all that I can say is, Thank You Jesus!

Thanks to Your Rescue, my Lord, I believe! Following You, I'm finally free! Leaving shadows of doubt forever behind Walking by Faith, I'm no longer blind For Yours is the Path to Life. You make me see the beauty of Your Light.

Finally aware of Your Presence I know You're real. Lord You have blessed me with the Joy doubts tried to steal.

I never thought I would be a believer... I never thought I'd live this lavish live. But hopelessness was a deceiver- Lord, You have lifted me to Light!

Dear God I never thought I would be a believer... Yet You never in Your Grace gave up on me. You showed such mercy to an unbeliever. It's all Your Gift that finally I believe.

Never thought I would be a believer Now forever Saved through Faith By God's Awesome Grace!

[aniah-who]

Droughts are just opportunities for God to do miraculous things in our lives. Let it be a friendly reminder to self that He is the God who makes rivers in the dessert— the same God who brings in the abundance of rain.