Defense Testimony Homework · DS3 Mastery Academy

Defense Testimony Homework

Who I was:

To say who was, I would have to know, to be able to explain. You see, I had no identity, confused by religious requirements that punished me for my mistakes. Raped at 15 yrs old, and a suicide survivor at the age of 16, death was all I wanted. I had no bond with my earthly father so I couldn't believe that I had a heavenly father that cared. I looked for love anywhere it was given even if it came with a price. Abused physically and emotionally by men in my life, including my own father as a full grown adult. Punishment was the language I knew. Hopelessness , sadness, and despair, and discouragement were at my door constantly. Feeling of being a failure drowned me as I slept at night, and there was no end in sight.

What Christ did

Christ came and revealed who Je was in my life. And He gave me His identity, He told me that my mistakes are forgiven, and covered me with love . He said that death is not the answer and reminded me of

(Revelation 1:18, NIV)

"I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades."

He also reminded me that God is a perfect Father who completely makes up for any pain or failure, I may have experienced in an earthly relationship, which He proves in Psalms 27:10; "Though my father and my mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me." ( NIV)

Who I am now

Now, I know who I am becoming. As a child of God I am taking on my new identity. Though trails and tribulations come I have learn those are just distractions. I am highly favored and blessed. God has and will always keep His promises in

Psalms 23- The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil, for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;