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A testimonial from the creator of Secret Life Lessons
I grew up in an evangelical church in Omaha, Nebraska as a child where I learned the basics of God, simple bible stories, hymnals, choir singing, and regular church services. Because of my stepfather was in the military we would switch churches, environments and American cultures. So, I had a strong sense of cultures and mindsets of people. In my neighborhood, we had every nationality living within the military housing. I was like a different culture living within America.
As I grew older began to question God, church, the teaching and everything that had to do with religion. I would sit in church notice how some of the things I was taught didn’t make sense. I never said anything to mom or pastor because I wanted to follow tradition. After spending my life in the church, I knew about God but I honestly felt I didn’t know him at all. My mother always had religious material and books in the house and I always sneak her books out of her bedroom. She had a variety of christian books. I knew a lot about theology, bible stories and preaching but I knew nothing about The Kingdom of God. After high school, we left Maryland and my stepfather was stationed in Colorado Springs, CO. The place where we spent my junior high years and we were back.
My transition into adulthood was horrible. I threw God out of my life. I lived a season of partying and randomness. My life had no meaning. As a young adult, I was totally lost. I didn’t want anything to do with God. I hated college, I had not purpose or reason for being there. I had many boyfriends. I felt unloved. I didn’t get along with anyone. I was always financially lacking. As an only child, I didn’t have anyone. I felt like I was missing my true family.
I had no vision for my life and the term “purpose” was a foreign concept in my mind. One day I got sick and that was a turning point in my life. I remember reading in the Oral Roberts book for my mother’s bedroom that Jesus was a healer. I kneeled on the floor and I pray alone in my apartment at the age of 23 and asked God into my life. That day I was healed and it started my journey with Jesus but I didn’t know about his Kingdom. After accepting Christ, I lost all my so-called friends. My club lifestyle was over and reality set in.
I focused on finishing college for graphic design while I was a nanny. I felt God calling me to Texas so I packed all my things and my uncle moved me out of Colorado. Even with a church mentality I still struggled and I felt in my heart there was something missing. I went through a depression. I was so focused on making money and taking care of myself, I didn’t think of anyone else. Then I heard the message of the Kingdom taught by Dr. Myles Munroe in Arlington, Texas. I was shocked. I knew I was missing this Kingdom. I could literally see the Kingdom of Heaven, as he explained it with words. I sat in car with the reality of this Kingdom and revelation changed me forever.
I thought about it day and night. I read every book I could get my finger on. I set out my own way to learn about it. Every time Dr. Munroe would come I would sit in the back and listen. I did this for about 3-4 years. I would go the people I saw in the Kingdom circles and ask them questions about the Kingdom. But I had one problem. I had the knowledge of the Kingdom but I didn’t understand how to apply the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven. When I started listening to Trista Kraugh’s online Facebook webinars and YouTube I started to understand the Kingdom and applied the principles not just read or study them.
I learned about the true principles of God that are simple and easy to apply. Trista and her team simply explained righteousness, planning, vision, purpose, serving, humanity, God is my Father, ignorance from the enemy, the Holy Spirit as governor, how to hear God’s voice, identity and list can go on and on. I pray that God will continue a soften the hard areas in my mind with his Holy Spirit while I continue to replace my belief system with the truth. I have the peace of God. I am part of the family that God created for all humanity. I have peace that comes from righteousness.
I know who I am, why I am here, where I come from, what I can do and where I’m going on earth & when I leave this earth. The Kingdom of God answers some of the deepest questions many don’t dare to seek but may keep them awake in the middle of the night. It doesn’t matter what country you are in or what you have, the richest to the poorest have the same desire and want the correct outcome for life. I would not be able to fulfill my vision and desires without the knowledge and revelation of the true Kingdom of God.
I hope you enjoy Secret Life Lessons. “One man plants another waters but God gets the increase.”
~Ms Alicia Denise
