Mrs. Cris, I was the woman from the fertile land.

I suffered through two abusive situations in my life. One was during my childhood and the other, which was much more terrifying, during my adolescence, when I was 17 years old.

I tried very hard to be born of God… During some time, I even felt a change, an improvement, but once I went outside I thought everyone knew my story, and I would become sad.

Since I learned about the “Roots” meeting, I held on with all of my strength, because I knew that THIS was my chance, MY opportunity.

From Saturday to Sunday, I slept very little because I was so anxious. I woke up with a huge smile. I could hardly believe the day had finally come! Once I arrived at the meeting, my heart cried out in joy, and as I heard the story of Rahab, I cried because it was very similar to my life.

I was practically born in the Church and I was sure that I knew God, but on Sunday I understood that I did not know Him!

When you asked us to come forward to the altar, I felt ashamed of what everyone would say, and especially of what my mother would say because she did not know of the abuse.

Once I was in front of the altar, I could not hold back the tears! I had finally found my place, I TRULY had an encounter with God. A joy, a peace, a burden was removed from my shoulders, a complete and true deliverance. God manifested Himself in such a way that I could almost see Him with my physical eyes.

Can you imagine what it is like to suffer for two years, every day, remembering the abuse, feeling disgusted, ashamed, without self-esteem, struggling to break free and feeling worse than garbage? I know what that is like… But on Sunday the love of God saved me. He transformed me. Just by writing to you brings tears to my eyes.

Thank you for the opportunity. God changed my life through you. How can I thank you? How can I explain my gratitude?

Mrs. Cris, you are a woman of God, who inspires me. And I am very, very grateful indeed! When I got home, I told my mother everything that happened, we talked, and another burden was lifted. I feel rejuvenated since Sunday. My smile has never been happier! When I woke up this morning, I was already smiling, because honestly, I could not have received a greater blessing than to have an encounter with God!

I hope one day I can give you a big hug, to express a hint of the fondness that I have for you!

May God bless you!

A Friend