April May Gems - Dec 03 2024 ep38 - Everyone Needs a Mentor - What About One Who Witnessed A Miracle?

Meet my mentor - Sherlie, from a town way down, in the deep south-west of Australia (though ‘home’ is always New Zealand!) Sherlie, once upon a time, had “no goals, no thought of God, ample money, a couple of properties, was indulging in all sorts of adventures, parties and world travel and ticked all the ‘happy, fun’ boxes but, she shares, there was a void, an empty feeling inside of her that even new age meetings, that were full of people of all ages, searching for that missing piece, couldn’t help. Could a friend with a book about Creation really lead her to a simple A, B, C of enlightenment? Sounds easy right? Well, her deep longing met with her stubbornness and Sherlie says she went through choking and screaming before she surrendered to the love and acceptance that was on offer for her. Her very powerful spiritual encounter came with “a warm bright light and...peace!” It’s a remarkable, encouraging and powerful testimony. Sherlie also shares of the incredible story that followed, of her Dad, in his 70’s, given 3 months to live due to emphysema, caused by decades of smoking. He experienced a true miracle in his trackies and slippers and even in his grumpy state, ‘with his feet like cement’ his surrender to Jesus came with the gift of freedom from medication, freedom from the nicotine addiction and 7 more years of life - and at the end of it all, ultimate peace. Sherlie has been a great mentor to me and a pleasure to interview. My favourite quote of hers in this episode is this: “God wants His children back!” Be inspired. Believe.