Testimonies
Jeff's Story
As a kid growing up in the Philippines. i never had my parents influence in the household. My mum came to Australia but my Dad was never there, I never had guidance. I didn't have a good relationship with them, most specifically my dad.
I didn't know how to deal with it being a kid, so I just kept it to myself. I felt so alone. When I reached high school, I found options to release the pain that I've kept. I started smoking, drinking and eventually got into drugs. It gave me a sense of belonging, that love that I was looking for (or so I thought).
I came to Australia when I was 16 years old. I replaced that lack of confidence with stronger drugs and for lack of a better word, "playing women". Drug after drug, woman after woman, temporary replacement after temporary replacement. I eventually met my match and she hurt me big time. I still felt the same as when I was 6 years old.
My mate Andrew invited me to come to church and when I stepped in there I felt real love for the first time. People helped me deal with my issues. It wasn't until I went on a weekend camp called the "Freedom weekend" that I was able to break the pain. It was then I realized behind some of these things I was going through and the strong influences in my life were demonic spirits. I also realized that God is real and when people prayed for me and when I called out His name (Jesus), I was free.
God's power prevails over these things. Freedom is indescribable. I've been clean for a few years now and I've got a newfound respect for women. I still struggle butt I have now recognized that in God there is victory, that I could overcome these struggles. i will leave you with a question, perhaps a challenge... We are all looking for something... Have you found what you're looking for?