Testimonies
A time to reflect on the goodness of God in the lives of everyday people.
1 Peter 3:15
"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have".
All My Life He Has Been Faithful!
My testimony affirming God's faithfulness, unfailing love and divine provision.
On the 15th April I came home from work excited and in my element, my new career upgrade was amazing; working as a mentor in a local high school with children exposed to and at risk of committing violence. I picked up the pile of letters at the bottom of the stairs and opened them for a quick glance before going to church. As my eyes passed over the pages it was as if a hammer hit my chest and knocked the stuffing out of me, my stomach felt heavy, I felt weak, my heart hurt, my eyes welled up with tears as my mind asked God why? Why does challenge and distress come as soon as 'Joy' arrives? The letter was an intent to repossess my home, but I had informed the landlord that I was starting a new job and had to wait 6 weeks for the new payday, unfortunately they had not actioned the new payment date hence the letter following a missed payment.
I went to the Ladies meeting at church regardless of feeling numb, and broken as my life was in turmoil, why were things falling apart again? When will life be comfortable? I wanted to cry all night, I was so distracted I heard very little that was being taught, but then the theme for the night hit home 'From setback to Comeback.' I wrestled with my thoughts fighting to hold onto faith for a better day. The final prayer came and I wanted to scream, but I hung my head low as the tears rolled uncontrollably down my face. SIs Joan called me to the front for prayer, my head was still in derision, but I felt released as I continued to cry. Around 3am I sat in casualty with my mom who had not been well, for an unknown reason I opened my banking app, miraculously over £900.00 had arrived in my account........how?...when?........was it a mistake?........I won't touch it!
After school the next day I returned home to yet another envelope. I had worked only one day, but it confirmed that the money was wages in advance to the end of the month, I have never been paid in advance..I thanked God for divine provision and paid the outstanding rent. I felt such a calm and gratitude to God a few weeks later....yet another envelope, this time an unexpected rebate of over £700, the funds landed in my account the exact day that was initially set for the repossession of the property. I am at total peace knowing God will make a way, he cares for me and he is concerned about everything that concerns me. I encourage you to trust God, this is just a little of what God has done for me and my family.. I testify to the greatness and goodness of God!
By RB (Sis Richelle)
Jesus Is The Way, The Truth And The Life!
Many years ago before I came to Christ in 2002 I used to believe in the Hindu religion.
There were many problems in my life, such as back pain, pain in the knees and rheumatoid arthritis. I was always in and out of hospital. But I would find that the pain was always there. I tried various painkillers that the doctor prescribed for me but the pain didn't go away.
Because I was taking painkillers it caused awful mood changes. One day I was very fed up and I got extremely frustrated. I called out to God for help. I said "show me that you are real God, take away my pain." A few seconds after I had called out to God I began to see something on the wall. It was like I saw a picture of Jesus on my wall. It was actually a vision of Jesus! At the time my eldest daughter had already given her life to Jesus.
She said "Don't worry mum, God has heard your prayer" and she prayed with me and I felt peace. In the past when she prayed to Jesus I would pray in to my God. I resisted opening up my heart to Jesus. This peace I felt was a new type of peace I had never experienced. I became more curious about Jesus. When I would hear Christian songs on the TV or at my daughters house, I began to enjoy listening to worship and I would sing worship songs around the house. After a few months I went to India with my Sister-in-law who is a devout Hindu. She took me to visit a Hindu temple, I fell down 18 steps of the temple, my spirit felt uncomfortable in that place. The fall made my back problem severely worse, and now I would see strange and disturbing things in my dreams.
The accident could have been a lot more serious than it was so I felt like it was Jesus who saved me. When I came back to the UK, my daughter told me that she'd been praying for my salvation. I realised that Jesus had his hand on my life. I became more curious about seeing other Asian Christians. My eldest daughter and her husband told me about a Healing & Deliverance Convention that was happening in Coventry. During the convention I saw many people being healed and delivered. I went to the front to the altar for my healing. There was Pastor there named Harbhajan. While he was praying on me, he put his hand on my head, immediately I felt a great heat, then a release from my pain and I knew that God had healed me, I also experienced a deep feeling of joy and peace which I had been seeking all along. That day I gave my life to Jesus.I came back to Leeds and a few months after the Convention I had a water baptism. I know that Jesus gave His life for me, He is the true healer and he forgave all my sins. He set me free and He can do the same for you.
He is the one true God!
By RS (Sister Rani)
God Always Makes A Way!
All I ask is that God continues to watch over me and use me for his kingdom work, the way he always has done. I can declare that Jesus answers my prayers because that is exactly what He does.
Before I bought my house, I asked God if it is His will, please let me purchase it. All odds were against me. At the time I was studying, and I wasn't earning an income, I was doing study placements for months at a time. Against all the odds, I knew in my spirit we would still get the house. The sale of my other house had failed twice but the third potential buyer was a full success.
Yet the new house I bought could have been sold 50 times according to the sales woman because so many people wanted it! It was my initial deposit that blocked them from selling the house to anyone else! The sales woman also wanted me to consider a smaller property instead because so many people wanted to get the house that I had set my heart on.
So The Lord blessed me with the new home that I wanted despite all the odds. Plus at that time my income ceased, this was another obstacle. I was studying at the time and stopped receiving any income whilst on study placements. But God made a way. Out of the blue after years, I was contacted by the BBC. They wanted to re-broadcast an advertisement that my children were casted in! That brought in an income at a very critical time when again my finances were depleted. God made a way again for us but He always does!
Thank You Lord.
By K
God Is Amazing: A Testimony Of His Miraculous Power
In March 2019 my wife and I traveled to Mombasa, Kenya for a holiday. Kenya is like a second home to me, and I was blessed to serve by running a Children’s Mission, teaching a choir and preaching at Bishop Mwaura's church.
However, our return journey to the U.K. took an unexpected turn. A delayed flight caused us to miss a connection in Amsterdam, and I was stranded at the airport. While there, my breathing became increasingly difficult. By the time we arrived home, I was struggling to breathe and was rushed to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed me with Pulmonary Embolism — serious blood clots in both lungs, a swollen leg, and an enlarged heart.
Despite the severity of my condition, I firmly believed God was in control. When my GP asked, "How are you still alive?" I answered, "God has healed me." Through prayer and God's grace, I began to recover. The enemy tried to take my life after the revival meetings in Kenya, but God's power was greater.
Today, I stand as a living testimony to God's healing and miraculous power. His purpose for my life remains, and I am blessed to share this testimony with others to encourage faith in the God who performs miracles.
Praise God!
By P.H (Bro. Peter Henderson)