LIFE HAS BECOME FUN AGAIN

by Michele Guelfi (Long Island, NY)

My Encounter weekend has impacted not just me but my whole family. I accepted Jesus into my heart in 92, along with my husband and three children. As a family we were actively serving the lord for years and watching lives change by his power, and for his glory. Long story made short, the church we were in went through some difficult times, multiple pastor changes , loss of unity, and multiple people hurt. My husband and I decided during that time to take a break from church, that was five years ago.

 
We recently moved, and during this time I found myself overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, something that I have not ever felt to this degree, panic attacks were coming more frequently. I sought out a secular counselor, and it did help. He reassured me that I wasn’t crazy just home sick, and moving across the country takes some time to adjust. I happened to contact my cousin during this time, to see if she could pray for me. Laura invited me to the encounter and I really felt that I needed to go, even though I was feeling better. I knew that what I needed was an encounter with my lord, to try and figure out how to get back to hearing his voice, and feeling the peace that only he can give.

He did not disappoint!! There was no figuring out needed. Jesus just wanted to show me that he is, he was, and he always will be faithful even when I’m not. There love I felt there filled me to overflowing, left me with a desire to seek him in ways I have long let go of. My daughter who is getting married this summer, asked me if I knew where her bible was? A question I haven’t heard in years. She wanted to look up some scriptures related to marriage. Since I have been home I have seen the Lord open up opportunities to share where my new peace has come from, it has been exciting and fun. Life has become fun again, I am not afraid, and I feel so alive. My words are not enough to express my thanks for all who are involved in creating this special time, But thank you, I can’t wait for my husband and others in my family to attend.