Testimonies
And they overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; -Revelation 12:11
I am happy to share that after 14 months of walking with the Lord I am entering a new season, one of new found strength, peace and faith. The last six months have been some of the most difficult yet rewarding of my time here at ReNewing Hope. My relationship with Jesus has reached a place I never imagined possible. I have to say, we serve a Great Big GOD and He has been moving and working in my life and in those around me. He has taken me from a place of unsteady, questionable faith into a faith that is rooted and grounded and firmly established in my heart. Through the trials in this past season of my life, He has brought restoration to my relationships, healing to my aching heart and hope for all my tomorrows. He truly is taking me from faith to faith and glory to glory. I am excited for what He has in store for my life no matter what that looks like. I am humbled by how He loves us. I am grateful to have the support of brothers and sisters in Christ like you to share my journey with. Join me in praising our Father for all that he does and for all that there is yet to come. I can’t wait to see you all and share more of my testimony. All my love and thanks.
-Mindy
I serve an AWESOME GOD, and I want to tell you about what He has done in my life. I was leading a very sinful life, unaware of who Jesus was. I looked for help in all the wrong places and wondered why I still continued to fall on my face. Then when I had exhausted all options, God’s divine appointment came calling. I met a graduate of ReNewing Hope in the middle of nowhere and she told me about Theresa and the calling the Lord had placed upon her. I called Theresa and she interviewed me and I was accepted into the program. I met Jesus face to face and my relationship with Him began. I needed first of all to seek Him and repent turning away from sin and in His direction, becoming teachable and accepting of His Word and correction. Through this process, my heart began to soften and I began acknowledging Him in everything. As I am obedient to His Word, He guides and protects me from the enemy. I now seek Him in all things, and while living in Christ Jesus is sometimes challenging and difficult, I can now see that He loves me enough to grow and correct me, molding me into His image, so that I can go out and be a light for His plan and purposes. I am now a new creation in Christ Jesus. The old is gone and I am forgiven and the new me is looking forward to what Jesus has for me next. Exciting Stuff.
-Lesley
"I grew up in the church. Our babysitter took us to church when I was a little girl and The Lord spoke to me through His Word, His promises. I remember really believing in Him. My faith was so sure. I would go home believing that God was my protector, my safety and He was loving and good; and that He had an amazing plan for my life. Because of the chaos, abuse and extreme violence happening in our home, I came to believe the lie that God was not my protector and He was not good. Throughout the years, the enemy tried very hard to destroy me and take me out so that The Lord’s plan for me would not be fulfilled. There were suicide attempts, serious car accidents, overdoses, and much more. Since coming to ReNewing Hope, I’ve recommitted my life to The Lord, been back in God’s Word and studying it. The Lord has revealed to me where He was in my darkest hours. He has shown me how He indeed has been my protector; He has always been good and He can be trusted. I now know that He does have an awesome plan for my life that His plan and promises for my life have not changed."
-Kelli
Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.” -Genesis 28:15