Welcome, brothers and sisters to the Inspirational Stories page. Each story or testimony are from 'The Power of God Changes All' series based on the scripture that describes the challenges each character face, which are real life events and trials that some of us experience daily or in the past. I pray that you not only find strength and encouragement from the scriptures, but also the determination to dive deeper into the Word of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:15, "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men."
Gabriella Mallette, a main character, throughout the 'The Power of God Changes All' series, had a traumatic experience in the first series 'The Beginning' that tested her faith. It started with witnessing the death of her mother and ended with the attack from the leader of a gang. It was the worse experience she'd ever encountered, that changed her completely and created in her a vengeful spirit. Gabriella wanted justice for what he'd done to her and made a life changing decision that made an impact, causing dilemmas to her future. When we are hurt by others the first instinct to our flesh is to get even, but what good does that do? We must fall in love with Christ, study the Word of God and trust Him, "for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord." (Romans 12:19). Returning evil to those who wronged us won't solve anything but will escalade the problem even more. It's difficult to forget the pain that was done to you, but it takes the Holy Spirit to give you the strength and bravery to forgive. Trust in the Lord.
Jeremiah 1:5, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."
Gabriel Matthews, a main character, throughout the 'The Power of God Changes All' series joined a gang called Skulls, knew that he'd made a dangerous decision, which seemed right at the time. Unfortunately, he got more than what he bargained for. Feeling too trapped in his dilemma; he began to believe that engaging in criminal behavior as a juvenile delinquent was inevitable. When we get caught up into some shenanigans out of disobedience, we too, may feel as if destruction is our eternal outcome, and because of our obstinacy in evil, hell is what we deserve. Thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ and His sacrifice salvation has been given to us. All we have to do is accept Him, turn away from our wickedness, and humble ourselves for forgiveness. Father God didn't create humanity to do evil, but to do good. Evil was birthed by Satan when he, through pride, desired to make himself above the Most High (Isaiah 14: 13-14). Let's not follow in the footsteps of the accuser of the brethren, and labor in the tasks that the Lord God has planned since before we were born. Although, majority of us were unplanned or even told were mistakes by our parents, let's always remember that Father God and Ancient of Days knew all about us before we were conceived. Let our labor glorify the One who first loved us (1 John 4: 19).
