My church testimony
One day, my mother asked me to take her to visit Word Of Faith Family Worship Cathedral. The day that we went, it was four of us, my mother, daughter, niece and me. We had a great time as first time visitors when she was alive. A couple of years passed before I joined in 2009. Here’s what happened.
I had gone through so much pain and suffering that I just gave up on the church then stopped going. More than a year had passed. I continued to ready my bible and pray.
Most importantly, I went to work five days a week and enjoyed volunteering in the community with my girls. The power of God prompted my daughter to say, ‘Mama, we need to go to church.” At the time, it was her first year in middle school. I was shocked but took action to find us a church home.
One of my prayer partners prayed with me. She had recently overcame breast cancer and was looking for a church home too since her old pastor was removed from the pulpit.
One morning, we honestly prayed for a loving church home along with additional areas of concern that God led us too. After we finished, I suggested that we check out Word Of Faith Family Worship Cathedral first since I had visited there and enjoyed it. We were supposed to visit another one but did not get a chance to.
The following Sunday, all of us went. My daughter, my niece, my friend and me. The service was great. Bishop Bronner gave an altar call, we felt a strong urge to join. Our first visit to Word Of Faith Family Cathedral we began the process to become members.
During one of the classes they asked what was I passionate about. I said, ” I’m extremely passionate about praying. I wanted to be a Sunday school teacher because I really enjoyed that in the past. I received a call to join the intercessory prayer ministry. Soon after I joined and my journey began.
I became active in about 7 or 8 ministries successfully with no complaints. The last ministry that I was apart of, I had major conflict. There were things on the surface that seemed one way but was not. I’ve had to let go and let God on many occasions and press passed many offenses.The great part is I did get to see mighty moves of God despite conflict.
I was baptized. My niece finally completed her new members classes. My daughter was baptized. Her father, grandmother, greatgrandmother and sister and others on her dad side were there. I was present and my friend who was a faithful member recorded and took pictures of her baptism for me.
My daughter served in the Children’s Ministry “Nursery” with no complaints. She worked well with leadership and adored the little babies and it brightened her day. Right now Porsche’s in school to become a teacher.
Fortunately, she’s not in it for the money because it’s not much. Everyone who knows her, loves her and appreciate’s it when she’s present. Yes, she has a heart and I raised her be sincere and loving
We were so excited, we dressed very eloquently on Sunday’s. I dressed in nice suits and kept on high heels and my make-up was flawless. I would do my own hair and kept it straight most of the time. I worked and paid my tithes. I smiled, was pleasant but I was seeking a closer walk with the Lord.
One day I saw Women’s Daily Walk information. Soon after, I joined Women’s Daily Walk and really enjoyed it. This is where I met Mother Emma Rowland. Not too long after, she gave me her card. I was grateful, smiled and we developed a great relationship that has lasted over the years and I’m grateful.
She became my confidant, mentor and spiritual mother. I valued her godly counsel. I’ve never had a what’s in it for me mentality. I enjoy spending quality time with her and being myself. At difficult times, she would listen and cry with me. I would say, “Why me!” She would respond back by saying why not you. I’ve come to realize that God will continue to get the glory and my testimonies.
The first church anniversary that we attended, I bought four tickets for us with no what’s in it for me mentality. It was my friend, niece, daughter and myself. I look forward to going every year but circumstances sometimes prevented that.
That year Fred Hammond performed so well. On my goodness, the laughter and atmosphere feels so good. The food is like fine dining and delicious. We had so much fun on that dance floor while in our fancy dresses.
As of today, I take one day at a time and will stay humble. I have so many other great stories but will save that for another blog post. More bodacious days are ahead and God will get the glory.
Have a Bodacious and Miraculous Day!
