Summary
I was sexually abused at eight and turned to drugs and alcohol to cope, feeling empty and bitter towards God. My mom invited me to a True Woman ’12 Conference where I was initially disengaged. However, hearing Joni Eareckson Tada sing ‘Amazing Grace’ made me realize God’s love for me. I prayed for Jesus to save me, and I experienced a transformative healing of my heart. This brought me back to faith and a relationship with God, overcoming my past struggles.
Time Chapters
00:08 Rebellion Against God
00:30 Turning to Drugs
01:20 Attending Conference
02:19 Amazing Grace Impact
02:56 Brooke’s Conversion
04:06 Sharing Faith
05:00 Conclusion
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Brooke believed there was a Godβshe believed He sent His Son Jesus to die on the crossβbut she didnβt want anything to do with Him. Thatβs because sheβd been sexually abused for about a year when she was eight. So she turned to drugs, alcoholβanything to prove just how much she hated God.
In the midst of her rebellion against God, Brookeβs mom invited her to Revive Our Heartsβ True Woman ’12 Conference. She didnβt want to go, but what teenage girl can turn down the offer of free shopping? So she agreed to come.
Brooke was disengagedβarms folded, ears closedβuntil Joni Eareckson Tada wheeled out on stage and sang βAmazing Graceβ during the very last conference session. Thatβs when it hit her. Here was someone else who went through so much, and yet still believed that God loved her.
Instantly, Brooke responded, βGod, I canβt do this anymore. Iβm so empty. I have this heavy weight on me. I need You. Come save me!β She reached over for her momβs booklet and wrote, βI once was blind, but now I see. I love you, Momβ
Even Brooke couldnβt resist Godβs Holy Spirit . . . or His amazing grace! Watch her full story here: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/now-i-see/
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