Day 5 Hope challenge

Jen Coffel’s Story

I was molested at 3 years old by a neighbor, at age 13 I was raped by a stranger. I held that secret until I was 33 years old because I was not supposed to be at the house I was at when the rape occurred, and I was more afraid of what my stepdad would do to me for disobeying and going somewhere I was told not to that I kept it hidden. This led to a spiraling in my life of self-destruction. The majority of my high school years I tried to numb the pain through partying and giving myself away in search of love. I was 17 when I came to the understanding of what Jesus did for me and how much God loved and adored me. His love for me is what drew me in and enabled me to trust my heart to Him. Reading the Bible, prayer and the genuine love of others as I opened up and shared my pain is what began my journey of healing. Then and now I cling to this promise from God and His faithfulness in fulfilling this promise. Ephesians 3:20 that "He will do immeasurably more than I can ask or imagine" in my life and He will do it in yours too as we seek both surrender our hearts to Him. 

Prayer of the Day

Heal my heart, Lord. Restore what the enemy tried to steal. Thank you for your perfect love for me. Thank you for turning all things to the good. You are a Good Good Father. I love you and I trust in you. In Jesus name, Amen.