Story Written by Lindsy Brady
I waited for Jesus to show Himself to me, as I was angry at myself and the world. It took me many years to make decisions to leave everything to find God, including job, family and friends, to seek the way, the truth and the life.
My story began in a small place in India, called Churachandpur Manipur. Since the beginning of my life, every walk I went through was needed for my transformation in God. Each moment carried many miracles, signs and wonders. From my very struggle, pain, hardship and shortcomings, I learned many things. Each circumstance the enemy used to break and destroy me, the Lord used to open the doors of heaven for me.
During my early life, my mom, who had encountered the Holy Spirit, shared and taught us about, “The miracle work of the Holy Spirit from what she learned.” She helped me with questions I had but couldn’t answer the deeper questions. I didn’t know the truth about God nor understand how to receive HIM in my heart. So, I wanted to know more. I went to churches that belonged to friends and family when they had special programs. I would attend to see if I could get some of the answers to my questions. But it seemed the road was closed for me to get those answers. It really was devastating, but life goes on. I lived many years with unanswered questions.
In my life, I faced much discrimination, abuse, oppression, rejection and accusation, which came from family and others. It was not easy; it traumatized me in many ways, and I didn’t have anyone who could guide and help me understand.
I carried trauma for a long time without any healing, and it affected my nerves badly. Also, it affected my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. I searched for healing everywhere from family, friends, doctors, medicine, churches and leaders but could find no cure. And my heart turned bitter towards everything. I turned against God.
I even tried to destroy myself without any care, by drinking and smoking. I lived and did whatever I liked until one day the Lord spoke to me clearly with HIS voice and said, “How long are you going to run away from Me?” I was speechless. I paused and stood there for a moment. Then I closed my eyes and said to the voice in my heart, “I don’t want to run away anymore, but please show me the way in which to find and receive YOU.”
That same day, I wrote a resignation letter for my job, and left after a month to pursue God. I didn’t know where to go, where to start, and how to live. I just left everything and travelled around. I left my family, friends and searched for the true God to receive Him.
One day, I came across an old friend who led a prayer group in India. She invited me, and I was angry, but I went. After I shared my testimony of frustration, she called an altar call for prayer. I stood up. On the way, I said to Jesus in my heart, “Do whatever You want, I am here. Even death I am ready to face.”
The moment her prayer started, the heavenly light struck me – not only once, but twice. I fell on the ground, not understanding fully what had happened. I left after the service. About two hours later I checked over my body and my pain was gone. After many years of suffering, Jesus healed me, and my burden was gone. I felt like a feather flying in the air, very light. It was marvelous in my sight, and I was overjoyed. The same day, I kneeled before Jesus who saved me, and I surrendered all to Him. It has been almost eleven years. Now I walk with Him and have learned so many things which I never knew before. He revealed answers to all the questions I had, and added to me the richness of God.
He revealed to me and showed me, how trauma can put a lot of fear in a person’s life, and can paralyze the thoughts and mind of a person. But the power of the Holy Spirit can overcome all. He is above all other spirits on earth. And God not only heals but empowers us through His Holy Spirit to overcome all things on earth.
Life is not an easy road and can be full of trials and hardship. It can be lonely and empty. But the good Lord helped me to overcome. After understanding through the power of the Holy Spirit, the lonely path (wilderness) I walked through was needed to shape me the way I am today in God.
I encourage those who read this to continue keeping your faith in God. It is a process. God allows things to happen for a reason. It is not easy, sometimes very brutal and unforgiving the world is. But God never forgets you, nor forsakes you. He holds all your tears and your word of prayers. He will answer you at the right time.
Growing up in a Christian home, I may have learned about God but I never knew how to receive Him. I was longing to know the whole truth about God from a young age. I also wanted to know what was a true relationship, due to bad experiences I had through my parents.
I grew up with a father who carried a superior spirit as a man. He was an alcoholic and abusive mentally and physically. At a young age, not knowing the complete truth, I always believed men were superior to women, which is not true. Many years, my desire for marriage was gone because of fear and hatred I had towards man (the evil behavior and nature). Later in my life Jesus changed my point of view after He healed my heart and restored the truth in me.
Today Lindsy is happily married to Jason Brady and living in Mississippi. Lindsy has written and published a book about her journey, Relationships: from Darkness to Light: A Biblical View of How Men and Women Interact: Brady, Lindsy Rebec Vaiphei: 9781973650690: Amazon.com: Books
The word of truth that sets me free:
Acts 10:34,35 God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears Him and does what is right.
Mark 7:13 Jesus says,” Making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down.” (Meaning God word is more powerful than tradition)
Ephesians 2:14 Jesus is our peace, who made the two as one, and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility. Galatians 3:28 There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Lindsy, what an incredible testimony!! As I read it I could see your expressive eyes as when you told me part of it in person! I’m so proud of you , and how God is using you to spread His healing massage! Keep telling your story!!! God uses it every time. Hope to see you soon.
Thank you so much Ms Chalie
That is very encouraging, thank you very much… Yes, my heart desire for His truth and His unconditional love to sets many free. It was a pleasure to meet you, yes would love to see you again soon. God bless
Lindsy, what an incredible testimony!! As I read it I could see your expressive eyes as when you told me part of it in person! I’m so proud of you , and how God is using you to spread His healing massage! Keep telling your story!!! God uses it every time. Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Chalie Ray.
This is so amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your story. You will reach many lives with your testimony. You are an amazing woman and I am proud of you. I wish you many many more wonderful Glory filled years 🖤
Thank you so much Kate, I am so proud of you too for fighting the good fight of your faith in God. Thank you for your encouraging word, yes I am open for the Lord for His will.
Love you and be blessed always 💞
Thank you fir sharing your testimony.
You so welcome Toni. May the good Lord continue to bless you and your family. And answers your prayer and give you hope, peace and joy in Him💝
Love you in Christ
What a beautiful testimony of GOD’s protection as we travel a sometimes dark path to reach the LIGHT. I’m so blessed to hear how HIS love transformed you. Now you have a godly partner in life that was the very first to post a comment! How GOD is that.? Thank you for sharing your GOD story. I hope to meet you, another sister in CHRIST!
Thank you so much Ms Julie, you put a tears in my eyes with joy, seeing the insight you have. Yes, God blessed me with a beautiful husband who embraced and love me the way I am. You really encourage me and strengthen me
I would love to meet you… be blessed always
Love in Christ 💞
I want to thank you for the journey you have gone through to get you where you are today and where God will take you. I am excited to be apart of this with you. You are an amazing women and an inspiration to me and many others. Words can catch a glimpse of what God is doing in and around you life, but living it with you is beautiful. Thank you for being you, who God is creating for His glory.
I love you
JB
You are an amazing man, special and unique. A rock who supported me and lifted me up to where I am today. Thank you for your unconditional love, devotion to God and fighting the good fight of faith. I love you my special one my JB.
I am excited to continue exploring what the Lord has install for us❣️
I love you and am so glad you are my sister in love and that you are a very important part of my life and family, I am so proud of you!!!
I am so blessed that you are my sister in law, you always put a smile on my face. You are unique and very special, who can tear up seeing others suffering because of your love. You encourage me so much
I love you
Be blessed always💝