The African sun beats down on Pastor Lucy Sung as she teaches her people, her voice is clear and confident as she shares God's truth.
But it wasn't always this way.
"I wanted to know the God of scripture," Lucy's words echo with raw honesty, remembering darker days when spiritual confusion clouded her path.
Through your generous support of ELIM Theological Institute, Lucy's natural leadership abilities now shine.
In classrooms filled with the gentle rustle of Bible pages and the warm murmur of earnest discussion, she drinks deeply from wells of wisdom about worship, forgiveness, and living Biblical truth.
The transformation in Lucy's life rings as clear as a church bell.
During one unforgettable session with Dr. Gilbert, tears flowed freely as a visiting minister sought forgiveness on behalf of African men who had abused their wives. The heavy atmosphere in the room crackled with emotion as Lucy felt chains of bitterness falling away.
Lucy met the God of Scripture in Kenya.
"When I forgave my husband, I felt free!"
Lucy's face glows as she describes the moment. "I began to live a life of peace."
The weight of years of hurt dissolved under God's healing touch.
Dr. Melissa Davis's teachings on worship opened Lucy's eyes to see faith with new clarity.
"She taught us that worship is our daily life, the way we live with others," Lucy shares, her voice warm with understanding. "I realized that it was particularly important to love my husband."
These lessons settled deep in her spirit like seeds in fertile soil.
Today, Lucy stands firm amid Kenya's harsh economic winds that howl through her community. Where others see desperation, she offers hope. Where manipulation once poisoned the well of truth, she now draws pure water from scripture to nourish thirsty souls.
"Having been taught now, I am very careful about manipulating people," she declares with quiet strength. "I know it is my duty to point people to hope, and only God can give people hope. He is the only one who can make impossible situations possible."
Your partnership with EmPowered Living has helped transform Lucy from a seeker into a shepherd, from confusion to clarity, from hurt to healing.
Through your generosity, more stories like Lucy's will bloom like flowers after the rain, bringing color and life to Kenya's spiritual landscape.
Thank you!
Dr. Daniel & Mary Beth Gilbert
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