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How good is God?
Stories from a Soul Survivor summer!
The summer seems a while back now, it's hard to think that just a month ago we were camped in a field with thousands of you giving time to worship God with all we have! But we were, and here is the evidence... stories from loads of you who have encountered and been changed by our awesome God.
These stories aren't about Soul Survivor, they are about how good our God is and hopefully they will encourage you to seek and follow him wherever you're at!
Stories from Week B
'I went to prison last year for several violent offences. I was drug dealing and an alcoholic before I went inside. I got out about a month before Soul Survivor and came with my mum’s youth group. I’ve never believed in anything before or ever felt any real love towards me but on Thursday night I felt God’s presence inside me and I gave my life to him.
Now I feel wanted and loved – it’s amazing. Now I am going to worship God for the rest of my life and although times will get hard, I know that God will get me through it all with his power, love and might!'
Tim, 20
When I came to Soul Survivor I felt like I was broken. I had prayer and realised God will always love me. From feeling like a broken lad, I now feel I am called to be a warrior for God.'
David, 16
'Last year at Soul Survivor I gave my life to Jesus and ever since then I have felt more complete in my life. I love my church, Soul Survivor and I LOVE JESUS!'
Holly, 15
'Because of God I am free and alive again! I came to Soul Survivor last year and that’s when I gave my life to God; it’s the best thing I’ve ever done! I used to suffer from an eating disorder that ruled my life but since God came into my life that has been banished! Praise the Lord!'
Karla, 19
'The Lord has given me peace. For the first time I have felt the presence of God within me. This truly is a joyful time.'
Aidan, 14
'I brought my friend to Soul Survivor and I was both happy and afraid about what might happen. On the third night he stood up and became a Christian. Minutes later he was singing God’s praise with his hands held high. I was afraid he might find it frightening and confusing but when we leave on Monday we will be leaving ready to co-preach God’s word. I am amazingly inspired by the power of his new faith – praise the Lord!'
Mark, 17
'I ruptured the ligament in my shoulder the Monday before coming to Soul Survivor, while I was playing football. It was very painful but on Friday night I got prayed for and there is now no pain at all! I can’t wait to explain it to my physio and surgeon!'
Will, 20
'God has shown himself to me more and more everyday and made me realise he loves me so much despite everything that has gone on in my past. I am a new Christian and so excited to be beginning and continuing my new eternal life with Jesus. Amen!'
Tess, 21
'I’ve discovered Jesus and his tremendous love for me all over again. These past five days have been a dream. God has shown me how really beautiful, fun and exciting it is to be a Christian. Soul Survivor has helped me make that decision of taking a leap of faith and trusting God completely and just wait to let his amazing plan for me unfold.'
Tara, 18
Stories from Week C
'On the 3rd day of Week C my friends said a prayer to heal my hips, as I couldn’t walk for very long and needed help walking sometimes. After the prayer my hips have not hurt anymore. I am healed. I can walk and run as much as I want. God is awesome!'
Melissa
'I gave my life to God this week. I broke down in tears as I felt God’s love for me for the first time. Life will never be the same! God is good!'
Laura, 16
'I have learned this week to love myself for who I am and not to change for anyone but God! I became a Christian on Tuesday in the ToolShed – it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. Thank you God.'
Amy, 16
'Like many girls my image and looks have been something I’ve focused on a lot and worried about a lot. Luckily with the years I grew to love myself more but put great effort into my appearance. This week while praising God I felt truly and fully beautiful because I knew it was God’s beauty shining through me.'
Noelle
'Before I came to Soul Survivor I had ripped my cartilage and was using crutches to get around. When I was prayed for I got a tingling in my knee. The next morning the pain went and since then I have been able to jump and dance and praise the Lord with no pain. Thank you God!'
Kay-Marie, 18
'Before I came to Soul Survivor I was in a very bad place in my life. I had planned to commit suicide on my 17th birthday and had been refusing to let anyone close to me so that I wouldn’t hurt them when I died. At the main meeting this week I went up for prayer about having suicidal thoughts. I felt a massive weight lifted off my shoulders and was overwhelmed with God’s love.
As well as this I also struggle with self-harm and bulimia but since being prayed for I haven’t felt the urge to cut myself or make myself throw up. I know recovery from this will take effort but this week has definitely launched me in the right direction. I know that God will be with me all the way through this journey. The past couple of days I have had a smile on my face – something I haven’t had in a very long time.'
Hannah, 15
'Before Soul Survivor I only went to church because my family went but after the morning service on Friday I’ve realised that I love church and I want to go to learn about Jesus and the Bible. I feel that only now am I a Christian even though I’ve been going to church all my life.'
Abi, 12
'Two years ago my uncle was diagnosed with a brain tumour and he died last October. I didn’t know how to cope so I kept it inside of me. This week at Soul Survivor God has been telling me to let it go and give it to him. So today I did. I cried so much and felt the pain being sucked out of me. Now I am free from pain and God is replacing it with his love.'
Emily, 15
'When I arrived at Soul Survivor I was depressed and felt unworthy and a bad Christian. I felt discouraged because there were some things in my life I had been praying for and nothing had happened. I am now happy and more confident and more ready to return to my life after Soul Survivor in a way that will be pleasing to God!'
Female, 14
'From the time I was one I have always suffered from bowel discomfort. Everyday has been painful but I was prayed for by my friends and haven’t felt pain since!'
Becky, 15
Got a story?
Have you got a story of what God did during one of the Soul Survivor events? If so, we'd love to hear it so email it in to us at testimonies@soulsurvivor.com.
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