Jummai’s Story
Jummai reluctantly took a seat as the first session of the conference was about to start. Her brother had been chosen to represent their church at this “Magdalena: Released From Shame” and “Walking With Jesus” training conference, but he could not go because of his job. So he convinced Jummai to take his place. She didn’t know why she had agreed to come; she had lived a life of prostitution and felt she was somewhere she didn’t belong. As the conference progressed, the Holy Spirit worked on Jummai’s heart, and she started to feel the training was meant specifically for her.
At the end of two days, the training team passed out DVDs of “Walking With Jesus.” Back at home, Jummai invited her neighbors to watch the first episode, skeptical anyone would show up. To her surprise, several took her up on her invitation. As the episode finished, they begged her to show the rest. Jummai was pleased to see their interest, but she challenged them to come back the next day for more.
Later that week, Jummai sat in her living room studying her Bible. A friend appeared at the front door and was shocked at the sight. Staring at Jummai, the woman said, “What are you doing? I can’t believe it! You mean you will handle a Bible?” Jummai saw this as an opportunity to tell her friend what Christ had done in her life.
In the following weeks, Jummai went to see her parents, who had lost hope for her in the life she led. Kneeling before them, she asked their forgiveness. “Please, I know you have given up on me, but I am telling you, I’m back. I have encountered Christ. Please forgive me for all the hurts I’ve done to you. Forgive me.” With tears flowing, all three embraced. It became a day of reconciliation. Because of Jummai’s humility and change of heart, her parents agreed to watch “Walking With Jesus.” At the end, they prayed together and made decisions to follow Christ! Now Jummai leads devotions in their home, and neighbors show up to watch the episodes and listen to the Word. Slowly a community of faith is growing and inviting others in.
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