April 6, 2007
Good day Suzanne.I believe that your story will touch the heart of millions of people around the world.
In the way it touched my heart. I grew up in a family where my dad used to beat me up, physically and emotionally. In the beginning when I was the punching bag and he used to break me down emotionally as well, I felt so weak and useless.
But the day when he threw me out of the house (at that time I was 9 years of age) I sat outside on the street. I didn’t know what to do. I just closed my eyes and prayed. Two days later out of the bl
ue, my Grandfather appeared and picked me up from the pavement. He didn’t want to face my dad. He just took me in and to me he was a glimpse of God.
He took me in and taught me all the good things in life. He died three years ago, and I wish he was still here, there is so much I still have to learn and what I want to share with him. But He taught me about GOD, He helped me to become a strong young man. A young man strong enough to face the dad that threw him out many years ago.
I tracked my dad and faced him, I told him how I felt and then gave him a hug and I told him I still love him. He was so shocked but he still stays the same. I know deep in my heart that my dad won’t change, but what my Grandfather taught me that I hold most dear to my heart is forgiveness and peace.
I live my life to become more like JESUS, and also to live like my Grandfather. The Heart of GOD is beyond my understanding. He is always there and ready with a helping hand, no matter how bad the circumstances.
GOD is the only outcome there is in life. All I can say is that. We truly serve an awesome GOD. Blessings and Peace be with you,
Jan Fourie
Africa
T. Suzanne Eller says:
What a beautiful letter. Thank you for writing us at RTF. It’s awesome to know that God has done such an amazing work in your heart. You are truly a man of God, even at such a young age.
RTF
Anonymous says:
Wow… Your testimony is very powerful. You will definitely be able to use your experiences to reach other teens in this generation. Shine on for Him!
In Christ,
- Lydia Rule
Daisy says:
What an amazing story and letter.
I have many friends whom struggle in their lives, whose lives need change. I’m so excited at the fact that God is going to use me and to speak through me to minister to these lost souls, His beloved.
Daisy says:
What an amazing story and letter.
I have so many friends whome have not recieved Jesus, whose lives are falling apart. I’m so excited about the fact that God is going to use me and to speak through me and to reach out to his lost children. His beloved.
Phoebe says:
God bless you for your forgiveness. He is an awesome God to do this work in your life. I look forward to meeting you in heaven some day!