Search
print page text size

Testimonies
One day I had a morning appointment to get my nails done. I’d gone to the wrong address so I was running late and wasn’t sure I would be able to make it to another meeting I had across town.

Well, it seemed logical to speed up and pass the Honda that was right in front of me. But suddenly, the Holy Spirit reminded me of Joyce’s teaching series I Am Determined where she said breaching laws—even traffic rules—is an uprising against God.

I realized that I couldn’t ask God to protect me and exceed the speed limit at the same time. And it stopped me from passing that car!

The moment I made that decision, another car that was crossing the intersection drove right into the Honda’s right side.

Now, I am not a person who lives on “what ifs,” but I am sure that if I had not obeyed the Holy Spirit, that would have been me who had been struck by the other car.

I praise the Lord for He has given me the Holy Spirit to remind me of the Word that Joyce had preached! 


Gunita M. 
Riga, Latvia

For about a decade of my life, I’d been severely depressed. Then I received Jesus and started watching Joyce on TV. I’d watch her with my Bible and notebook, and transcribe every word. Then I’d study the Word until I felt transformed by it in some way.

At that time, depression was still keeping me from working and having a social life, and I would sit and pray for God to come take me away.

Then one day Joyce quoted Deuteronomy 30:19, external link “This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life.…”

She looked directly at the camera and said, “God’s given you a multiple choice test, and He’s given you the answer. (A) Life or (B) Death. Choose life!"

Instantly, the Holy Spirit said, "Janet, I need you to choose life…to use your volition. external link Quit praying for death… The fact that you are alive and breathing is My answer. I need you to start choosing life."

Goose bumps rose up all over me and I began to cry. I used all my volition to agree with God and spoke aloud, “I choose life.” The next day I did the same thing.

I continued to choose life and be honest with God even when I didn’t feel like it. Joyce taught me that if I choose to do what’s right…eventually my emotions will come in line with my right choices.

I’ve now lived 11 years free of debilitating depression.

Thank you for having a very positive impact on my life. God and His Word are alive and active and true!


Janet V.
Half Moon Bay, CA
 





Share your testimony.