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SummaryI’m Samukelo Sithole, raised in a Catholic township in South Africa, but my heart was empty despite the sacraments. After school in 2021, I moved to Cape Town, free but isolatedβ€”plunged into depression and even attempted to end my life. A roommate named Lawrence lived out Matthew 6:25–34 with prayer and kindness, showing me that God wasn’t distant. I overdosed in January 2023 and, waking up alive, realized my battle wasn’t against people but spiritual forces. On January 15, I surrendered the fight to Jesus, learned to wield Scripture as armor, and walked by faith. By August I found a church family; in November I obeyed baptism. Today, medication and therapy have given way to God’s healing graceβ€”my joy, peace, and hope rest solely on Him. πŸ™βœ¨

In this powerful episode of Redeemed Stories, Samukelo Sithole shares his raw and real journey of faith, healing, and transformation.

Raised in a Catholic home, Samukelo grew up with some exposure to faith, but a personal relationship with God was absent. After finishing school in 2021, life began to unravelβ€”he experienced a season of searching, confusion, and isolation. It was during this time that he began questioning everything, and speaking to God for the very first time.

By 2023, everything started to shift. A mistake turned into a lesson, and in August, he found a church and got baptized. But the journey didn’t stop there. In 2024, Samukelo faced depression, conflict with housemates, and even suicidal thoughts. Yet in his lowest moments, he turned to prayer and the Bibleβ€”specifically holding on to Matthew 6:24–36β€”and slowly began to experience the redeeming power of God’s grace.

This testimony is a reminder that even in the midst of pain, God can build something new. From breakdowns to breakthroughs, Samukelo’s story shows that your darkest chapters can become the foundation of your calling.

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πŸ“– Scripture Highlight: Matthew 6:24–36
πŸ“ Location: South Africa

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Time Chapters
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01:12 Background and upbringing
07:21 Meeting Lawrence’s faith
08:00 Onset of depression
09:02 Suicidal thoughts
20:04 Overdose attempt
23:31 Moment of surrender
27:03 Walking by faith
29:00 Joining church
30:54 Baptism decision
32:59 Life after salvation
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