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Testimony of
L. N.

Received from one
of our Prayer Letter Subscribers

Table of Contents
1. From the Beginning
2. First Experience
3. Marriage
4. Finally
5. Victory

From the Beginning
I grew up in a family of seven children. There was a lot of fun playing with the other siblings. There was also fear, sorrow, anger all brought on by an alcoholic father. There were frequent outbursts of yelling, spankings and verbal abuse. My mother tried to keep some calm in the home, but whenever my father would go out to the bars we knew we would have to be really quiet and make sure when didn't do anything to upset him.

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First Experience
My parents never attended church but my mother would drop us off about once a month to attend Sunday school and church services. I thought most of the ladies that attended only were trying to see if there dress was better than another's. I was sure that man in what they called the pulpit was just pretending to be nice when he greeted us on the way out after services.

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Marriage
I was married at 18; to a man that was 5 years older than me. We had dated for almost two years. I was more than ready to get out of that house! Four years into the marriage I found myself in a relationship with a man who would rather spend his time with his friends. Many nights he was gone all night, and would come home with the smell of beer on his breath. I would threaten him about leaving if he did not change but, he never took me seriously. I longed for a relationship with someone who loved me, and wanted to spend their time with me.
It was during this time that I got involved with other men, who I thought would love me. The guilt I felt during this time was more than I could handle. I often entertained the thought of suicide, but we had two precious children that needed a mother & father.

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Finally
A night in June of 1974 I had decided that I would end my life. I was trying to decide what way would be best when my thoughts were interrupted by a phone call. It was a friend from work who wanted me to attend revival services with him the next night. The last thing I wanted to hear was someone telling me about a loving father, but to get him off the phone I said I would go. Because I keep my promises I went. I attended that next night and for the next three nights. I heard about Jesus who loved me just as I am who knew all about me, how sinful I was. He also came to this earth and walked in my shoes, he knew my weakness, my pain, my longing for someone to love me. I wanted this person in my life! That was over 37 year's ago. There have been a lot of trials and tears since then but He has always been faithful.

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Victory
God restored my marriage; he took away the guilt and shame. He said whosoever will, and I am whosoever. As I have surrendered to him he has used me in witnessing to others in the work place, teaching Sunday school for over 20 years, being involved with youth in Vacation Bible School and Church Camps.
Recently he has healed the relationship with my earthly father. I have had the opportunity to witness to him and it is my prayer that he will come to know this loving Father as I did. I can never praise Him enough for the change in my life and the joy I have in my heart!!
L. Nichols

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G. Steven Andres
Psalms 45:17
Missionary Evangelist
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