Introduction

Rhonda had chosen a path that led her far away from God. Knowing her relationship with a married man was wrong, she still stayed with him, until he threatened her life in a violent rage. At that moment God came to Rhonda and spoke words of forgiveness and purpose. Since then Rhonda has begun to walk down a new road, following God's voice.
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Rhonda's Road - Where God Came to Me

I had led a life full of work, following my own free will, with no time to spare for the Lord.
I had spent the last decade with a mentally disturbed man who was also married but separated. He always said he wanted to be with me but feared his wife would retaliate and use the children that he loved so much against him. That was all just a line to keep the marriage he did not intend to leave.

I Left God Behind

All the while I knew I was a sinner. I wanted badly to hear the Word of God, but I felt that because of my own chosen sin I would be walking into any church as a hypocrite and a liar. So, I didn't go and I left God behind.

When the relationship ended in violence, God came to me in a way I never knew was possible. He finally opened my eyes to the situation I had been in. That was just the beginning, as I soon found out.

As soon as I was beaten and thrown to the floor, only to be told if I called the police, he would kill me, I heard the Lord speak to me - little me. I felt I didn't deserve God's love or forgiveness. But after I repented, he showed me that not only did he forgive me, but he had a plan for my life. But the plan could not start until this very wrong relationship was over. I knew I had to end it, as I felt I was with the Devil himself.

I know God was not trying to hurt me as he showed me that two other people in my life, that I thought were friends, were only using me. One friend had stolen from me and another life-long friend betrayed me, both knowing what I had been through. Instead of looking at it as something so terrible, I realized God had opened my eyes, not to judge people, but to protect my heart and soul from the evil in this world.

The Hand of God

I finally felt the hand of God touch my heart and soul. I now live in his promise and know that Jesus Christ died for my sins. I grew up with Christianity, as my Grandpa was an ordained minister. He chose to preach at a local nursing home instead of a big church. He wanted people who could not come to the house of God to receive the spiritual sermons by going to them.

My Grandpa passed away in 1995. His dying wish was that I become a Christian and live a better life. I wish he was here to see me now. I know he would be so proud.

I lost my career back in 1999 when, on the job, I had an auto accident that disabled me for life. I struggled to walk again, and now I can in short distances. I know God has been beside me the whole time. I was never deserted by Him, even though I wasn't serving our Master in the way he would hope for.

I have struggled with depression over losing what I thought was my purpose, but even in my disabled state, I now realize this is my purpose and God has been leading me to this path the whole time. I now go to church every Sunday with a clear conscious and heart. I go to Bible study and know that I am now getting the lessons that were so hard to understand before. I pray before opening the Bible, asking God to help me understand his Word, and I do.

On the Road to a Better Life

I am still on the road to a better life. With God and through Jesus Christ, I know I have that life already. I simply need to stay and keep my eyes open. I was blind, but now I see. I realize I have fought to live a life that just wasn't meant for me. I fought against the will of God.

Temptation will always be there, but now I have God's eyes to guide me to the righteous path instead of the destructive one.

My beliefs are changing and I feel, for the first time, that I am connected. I always thought it sounded so unusual for God to "speak" to anyone, but he does, and I am living proof of that. I know what he wants of me, and I will abide in joy and praise.

When you think the world is the worst and life is unbearable, this is the time to make the changes you know God wants. He will take care of the rest. I have put all faith in God and Jesus Christ, knowing that no matter the hardship, no matter the temptation, my will is stronger through the Lord.