Christ promise to overcomers Revelation 2 [KJV] [vs: 11] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.  The Bible is the word of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to his church and to all believers in every generations. in this verse Christ made a solem and glorious promise to everyone who shall overcome to the end-they shall not be hurt of the second death. We have all been overcomed bySatan,sin and the world in our past, but the journey into an overcoming life begins with  repentance from all sin and  faith in Jesus Christ,we come to him for mercy , forgiveness and salvation, with sincere willingness to turn away from our sinful ways . from that moment we receive power to become children of God and begin to live in victory. *The  definition of second death: The scripture  present death not simply as a ceasesion of existence but separation. *Physical death is the separation of the body from the soul  *Spiritual death is the separation from God because of sin. *Second death is the everlasting separation from God in the lake of fire for all eternity. Key truths: 1,To be saved from the second death which is the lake of fire,one must live and die as an overcomer over sin . 2,A life deliberately lived in sin is a prove of absent of salvation. 3,We can not be  living in defeat and expect to receive the promise given to overcomers: Let us therefore examine our lives and seek for grace to live the overcoming life. 14 August 2026

HEAVEN IS FOR OVERCOMERS Revelation 2 [NIV] [vs: 7] He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. Adam and Eve was denied the right to eat of the three of life in the garden of Eden because they were overcomed by the devil when he decieved them to eat the fruit of the knowledge of evil and good in disobedience to GOD'S commmandment. They were driving out from Paradise that they may not eat of the tree of life and lives in sin without dying  So also now those who lives in sin are eating the forbidden fruit and  are overcomed by the devil and will not be allowed into heaven if they die in that condition. *Things to overcome to make heaven. 1, Satan,2 temptations   3,sin,4 the flesh  5, the world . *How to overcome. 1, faith in Jesus  2, repentance from all sin,3 watchfulness and prayer,4 self denial  5, total yeildedness to Christ 6,steadfast resistance of the devil. 7, heavenly mindedness. Key lessons: The only alternative to being an overcomer is to be defeated by sin and Satan and to be denied entrance into heaven. 07 August 2026

HEAVEN IS FOR OVERCOMERS Revelation 2 [NIV] [vs: 7] He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. Adam and Eve was denied the right to eat of the three of life in the garden of Eden because they were overcomed by the devil when he decieved them to eat the fruit of the knowledge of evil and good in disobedience to GOD'S commmandment. They were driving out from Paradise that they may not eat of the tree of life and lives in sin without dying  So also now those who lives in sin are eating the forbidden fruit and  are overcomed by the devil and will not be allowed into heaven if they die in that condition. *Things to overcome to make heaven. 1, Satan,2 temptations   3,sin,4 the flesh  5, the world . *How to overcome. 1, faith in Jesus  2, repentance from all sin,3 watchfulness and prayer,4 self denial  5, total yeildedness to Christ 6,steadfast resistance of the devil. 7, heavenly mindedness. Key lessons: The only alternative to being an overcomer is to be defeated by sin and Satan and to be denied entrance into heaven. 07 August 2026

HEAVEN IS FOR OVERCOMERS Revelation 2 [NIV] [vs: 7] He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. Adam and Eve was denied the right to eat of the three of life in the garden of Eden because they were overcomed by the devil when he decieved them to eat the fruit of the knowledge of evil and good in disobedience to GOD'S commmandment. They were driving out from Paradise that they may not eat of the tree of life and lives in sin without dying  So also now those who lives in sin are eating the forbidden fruit and  are overcomed by the devil and will not be allowed into heaven if they die in that condition. *Things to overcome to make heaven. 1, Satan,2 temptations   3,sin,4 the flesh  5, the world . *How to overcome. 1, faith in Jesus  2, repentance from all sin,3 watchfulness and prayer,4 self denial  5, total yeildedness to Christ 6,steadfast resistance of the devil. 7, heavenly mindedness. Key lessons: The only alternative to being an overcomer is to be defeated by sin and Satan and to be denied entrance into heaven. 07 August 2026

DAY 204 of 365 Reasons in 365 Days Why You Should try Jesus Because Your Greatest Enemy May Be Your Own Flesh 📖 Bible Verse (KJV) “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” — Matthew 26:41 "Many people don't lose to the devil—they lose to undisciplined desires." 💬 Quote "The flesh makes excuses; the Spirit makes overcomers." 🙏 Prayer Lord Jesus, help me crucify every sinful desire and live by Your Spirit. Amen. #jesus #everyone #highlight #friends #christiancontent #christianreels #savedbygrace #salvation #love #fry

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: MONDAY 20TH JULY 2026 TOPIC: THE KEYS TO FREEDOM, PART 1 MEMORIZE: "For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper." Psalm 72:12 (KJV) BIBLE READING: MARK 10:46-52 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. 49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. MESSAGE: God does not want anyone to be under satan's yoke. This is why Jesus said, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). God is more than able to break the enemy's yoke over anyone (Isaiah 10:27), but such a person must first admit that he or she needs to be delivered. Years ago, a man brought his wife to me and said, "Daddy, help me. My wife is a witch." I asked the woman if it was true, and she denied it. I then told her that if she was indeed a witch, as her husband claimed, we could pray with her, and she would be delivered. However, she insisted that she wasn't a witch because she wasn't willing to be delivered. I then prayed, "If you're not a witch, you will continue to prosper; however, if you are, I bind whatever demon is operating in you." Three months later, she was brought back to me with her body so swollen, as she had doubled in size! Apparently, the demon that I bound inside her and had been feeding on her and defecating in her. The first step for someone who is under the devil's yoke to become free is for the fellow to admit that there is a burden that he or she needs to be freed from. Until the fellow makes such an admission, he or she cannot be free. Likewise, if the person is okay with where he or she is and is satisfied with sickness, loneliness, barrenness, sorrow, or pain, he or she will remain under the burden of satan. Sometime ago, a man was coughing badly, and he was brought to me for prayers. In the past, I would have gone ahead and prayed for him without asking questions, but from experience, I had learnt to ask questions. Therefore, I asked him, "Sir, how can I help you?" Even though it was clear that he was sick, I knew that I needed to ask him what he really wanted, just as Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted in today's Bible reading. To my surprise, the man said, "I want you to pray that the cough leaves slowly." Beloved, are you under satan's yoke in any area of your life? Admit that you need God's help and cry to Him to break it off immediately and completely. He will come to your aid speedily and deliver you, in the mighty name of Jesus. KEY POINT: The first step to gaining freedom from the devil's yoke is to admit the need for help. BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 20 - 24 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE HYMNAL 6 - CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE 1. Conquerors and overcomes now are we, Thro' the precious blood of Christ we've victory If the Lord be for us, we can never fail, Nothing 'gainst His mighty pow'r can e'er prevail. CHORUS: Conquerors are we, through the blood of Jesus, God will give us victory, through the blood of Jesus, Thro' the Lamb for sinners slain, Yet who lives and reigns again, More than conquerors are we, More than conquerors are we. 2. In the name of Israel's God we'll onward press, Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness; Not to us, but unto Him the praise shall be, For Salvation and for blood bought victory. CHORUS: 3. Unto him that overcometh shall be given, Here to eat of hidden manna sent from heav'n, Over yonder he the victors palm shall bear, And a robe of white, and golden crown shall wear. CHORUS: ‎PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL MONDAY, 20TH JULY, 2026 *THE KEYS TO FREEDOM I* ‎ ✓Father, thank You for the name of Jesus that sets free and delivers from all satanic yokes and embargo; thank You because You are more than able to destroy the enemy's yoke over my life. ✓Father, please give me rest from every unfruitful labour and satanic burden around my destiny, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, please deliver me from stagnancy and opposition working against my well-being, in Jesus' name. ✓Lord Jesus, I need Your help, for You are my help and my anchor please, deliver me from every form satanic bondage, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, my life is in dire need of You, please show me Your mercy and set me free from any satanic prison that my life is in, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, break off satanic yoke over any area of my life and family, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, as many of Your children that are under satan's yoke and burden, destroy the stronghold and set them free, in Jesus' name. ‎✓Father, please take off the hands of the devil over my career and destiny, and reposition me to the very level that I ought to be, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, I bind every demon behind every affliction in the lives of all my loved ones and cast them out back to abyss, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, when You set free, You set free indeed, please help me not to dip my hands in sin so I won't return to satanic bondage ever again, in Jesus' name ✓Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ Father, remove every opposition to his destiny, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name ‎ ‎✓Father, please bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measure, and all those who have been broadcasting them, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please let every challenge, hindrance and obstacles of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Your personal petitions. ‎(Philippians 4:6) ‎ ‎✓In Jesus name I pray. ‎(John 14:13-14; 15:16) #GodBlessOurNation *These prayers have no expiry date! Please join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

LOVE THAT OVERCOMES There’s an interesting story in Numbers that contrasts two ways of looking at obstacles. The Israelites have escaped slavery in Egypt and traveled to the edge of the Promised Land. And before they all enter, Moses sends 12 men to spy it out. One spy named Caleb comes back with this report: “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” (Numbers 13:30) What a great faith statement! Unfortunately his confidence was not shared by others. But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we. There we saw the giants; … and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.” (Numbers 13:31, 33) Why did they have that viewpoint? Because of how they viewed themselves. If we look at a problem and say, “I’m just a grasshopper,” then we fail before we start. We defeat ourselves if we think we can’t go somewhere or do something that God has commanded. In our world today, we can face all kinds of threats and fears. Yet we need to resist and declare, “We can overcome this.” What image are we made in—a grasshopper's? No. We are made in the image of God. So now the question is, do we act like Him? Do we think like Him? And most importantly, do we love like Him? As John 3:16 says, “God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son.” Let His heart of love resonate through everything that you do. Love casts out fear. Love overcomes all obstacles. Faith works through love. When you have that, you are reflecting the image of the Father. You’re truly becoming like Him. Paul, who faced incredible persecution, wrote, Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. (1 Corinthians 16:13-14) When we do this, we are more than overcomers. As Romans 8:37 explains, we are more than conquerors through the love of Christ given to us. We need to view ourselves as God’s love extending to a hurting world. And when we overflow with His love, no obstacle can stand—for His love never fails. God bless you.

THE MANSIONS OF HEAVEN AWAITING THE OVERCOMERS by Sabino Barrientos Zamudio 5 Glory to God. Brothers and sisters in Christ, the Word of the Lord teaches us in the Gospel of John the Apostle what Christ has promised to His beloved in chapter 14 of the Gospel of John. Jesus Christ declares to us an imminent reality and He tells us, “Let your heart not be troubled. You believe in God, also believe in Me. In the house of My Father, there are many dwellings. (John 14:1-2) Beloved brothers in Christ, now I want to share with you guys an experience in relation to the abodes that are mentioned in chapter 14 of the Gospel from John, where we find a wonderful promise from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to brethren that would remain faithful to Him in this life. The Lord has promised dwellings that He has prepared for all of us who will make it to the final goal that He has set for us. We know that this race is not in vain and that this calling that we have undertaken is done with direction and purpose. In the kingdom of Heaven, our fight is not in vain. Our race is not in vain. There is a great reward prepared for all those who have believed in our Lord Jesus Christ. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. (Colossians 3:23-24) Beloved brothers and friends who listened to me, the Lord said, “There are many dwellings in the Father's house for all those who stay faithful to the end." Beloved brothers and sisters, I want to highlight one revelation and experience that God granted me in 2009. Blessed be the name of the Lord. I remember back then in the year 2009, it had pleased the Lord to give me this revelation of the hidden knowledge of wonderful things and glories prepared for everyone who loved Him and awaits His coming. Beloved brothers, I was taken to a place so glorious, so beautiful and so extraordinary, never before seen beyond human reasoning. Blessed be the name of the Lord. As a Christian, I remember there were always many questions in regard to what the Bible teaches about heavenly mansions. The Lord was willing to show me such a place glorious and so precious. I remember that I was taken to a place ravishingly beautiful. It is a wonderful memory. I was taken to a mansion of high-end luxury, a precious, very beautiful palace. I was led to the door at the entrance of that mansion. Quickly, I heard a voice that called me and told me to get inside. When I looked, I saw a very beautiful room. I was surprised in a great way for the One that called me seems familiar and gave me the impression that we have known one another for a long time. I remember that I looked inside in order to identify the One that was addressing me and I saw Him sitting on a sofa. I saw that He had the appearance of an elder. He called me by my name and told me, “Savi, My son, I'm waiting for you. Please come in.” My brother and friend, I was stunned and very surprised for this Person without looking at me, knew my name and my life, and He was waiting for me with certainty. When I entered this celestial mansion, I did not lose view of this Person. When I looked at Him, I saw that He was the Lord Jesus Christ, for I had seen Him years ago, precisely in 2006 when God allowed me to have that experience. When I came face to face with the Lord, I was dazzled. Basically, in my first encounter with Him in the center of the Earth, when I saw Him, I ran fast, and He hugged me for I was crying. This time around, the Lord told me, “My son, I was waiting for you. Fear not. I'm with you.” The Lord said, “Take a seat, My son.” There was another sofa in front of Him where I could sit face to face with Him in the room of this celestial mansion. Immediately the Lord started talking to me and He told me, “My son, I know that life has not been easy for you on the land. I know that you have been in very difficult moments. I know that there have been problems that have been hard for you to bear. But you must know one thing. I'm with you to help you.” He told me, “I know how much in your heart you longed to have many things, like having a family like everyone else. And you have longed to have a place to live. I have known your thoughts and all about you.” The Lord told me, “I know My son, you have been through many hard times. I want you to know that I am your Father and your Mother, though your father and mother left you with all this sadness.” When I heard those words, brothers and friends, my heart was filled with abundant joy and I was emotional. I was moved to hear that someone was interested and cared about me. The Lord says, “Son, I know that on Earth, you have nothing. And that many times you said, ‘I don't have a house, I have nobody and I have nothing in this life.’ And you had frustration because of that situation. My son, I want you to know that you are one of the many millionaire men who has trodden the Earth.” When He said these words I did not understand and I smiled. I thought He was making fun of me because of my condition. Brothers, in my little understanding, I remembered the Lord telling me, “You know one thing My son, you may not have a home to live, you may not have a house of your own. You may not have money in the bank as you wish, but you got to know one thing, My son, you are rich because you have eternal life.” The Lord repeated to me, “You are rich. There on Earth, there are people who have everything. They have a lot of money. They have many lands and money in their bank accounts and everything they have wished, but they are miserable and poor because they have no part in this kingdom. Blessed are those whose names are registered in the Book of Life. They have part with Me.” The Lord told me, “Today you may not have anything in the land but you are rich and you have everything because I am with you.” Dear brothers, these words without a doubt marked my life forever. They have marked my life like never before. I understood that whatever happens in our situation, whatever we are going through, we should never give up. As Christians, we should never back off and we should never stop for there is a special reward. There is a glorious prize that Christ has prepared for us in the age to come. The first reward is the salvation of our souls, which is eternal life. And the second reward is the shining mansion of Heaven and glorious abode prepared for all of you who are faithful to the end. Then the Lord old, “Son, I want to show you something. You got to see with your eyes what I have prepared for all those who are faithful in the land.” The Lord made me get up from the sofa and He also got up and we walked out the door of this mansion of light. We stopped at the gate and I started to observe more mansions of Heaven, like the one before us. There was not a small mansion here. I saw before us a large city of light that was extremely luxurious, never seen in my life. It was something I never imagined and seen on television. I was stunned and amazed at the sight of precious stone and eternal material that composed this Golden City. The walls were lit up. They were literally different colors beaming light. I remember that the city was decorated with a wall of multicultural light all around it and the wall was filled with precious stones. And I said, “What a beautiful place. What a wonderful city.” The Lord told me, “Your mansion is ready. And unfortunately, many of these houses are going to run out of residents.” I was thinking in my human mind that many Christians were going to dwell in these mansions. To my surprise, the Lord told me, “My son, this is not a city. This is your mansion, and it has your name on it.” I was in wonder and admiration when the Lord said, “This part of the Celestial city that has many houses belong to you.” I said, “Lord, I'm going to be in a city just for myself alone.” And I thought in my human mind, I'm going to get more lonely there. What am I going to do alone here? This was my thought. At that moment, the Lord told me, “You don't understand mysteries of the heavenly world.” And the Lord told me, “In the celestial world wonders happened and everything is made new and rejuvenated all the time. Things don't stay the same for new things come to existence all the time.” The Lord said, “Your dwelling place has your name.” Then the Lord took out an unusual key chain like the ones we have here. It had two kinds of rare keys that I had not seen before. And this key chain had a very precious stone, very beautiful that was oval. This oval stone of Heaven in the key had the shape of a clam. And I remember, Dear brothers, that there was an inscription in mysterious language marked on that heavenly stone, which was a mystery. It wasn't in Spanish nor any earthly language. The Lord told me. “This inscription on the key chain is your new name.” The Lord said, “My son in the heavenly world, you have a new name.” When the Lord spoke this way, I wanted to know what my new name was in the eternal kingdom. And the Lord tells me, “The one who is victorious, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it. Upon him, I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem that comes down out of Heaven from My God and My new name.” (Rev 2:17, 3:12) I wanted to grab that key chain from the Lord. Quickly the Lord denied me and told me, “You cannot have it because your time has not come yet.” And I remember I was just staring at the Lord. Then He told me, “Don't worry. In the land, you have to strive hard and be brave to the end of the battle. Be strong every day more and more until death. And one day I will give you these keys.” The Lord told me, “Given that this dwelling has your name and belongs to you, you have to fight to the end and overcome.” I was in wonder and stunned about the celestial mansion and I stayed dazzled. Brother, this was a big city never seen before, something so extraordinary. But the most wonderful thing is that if we can remain faithful to Christ, we will be dwelling in these mansions of light prepared for us. Brothers, the Lord showed me many mansions. I started to see many other dwelling places, not just the one that He said was mine. The Lord talked to me with much deep sadness about many of His children that are going to be without a mansion. He told me, “It is not because I don't want but because many of My people with their action and style of life are telling Me they are not interested in this place.” The Lord says, “My son, strive, be brave. fight the battle, endure adversity for the cause of My name and My word.” The Lord told me, “Go ahead and don't stop because great rewards are prepared for those who love Me. One day you will be able to say it was worth the battle. One day you will be able to say nothing was in vain. You must fight the good fight of faith because Eternity is worth the grief and suffering and there is an award, a glorious accolade.” There is a wonderful, extraordinary prize the Lord will give us. He said, “Be faithful to death. I will give you the crown of life.” Brothers, we want to live in those Celestial dwellings, so do not allow the world to dominate us. Give up the pleasures of this deceptive world and run to the presence of Christ Jesus. Run to the path of our Lord Jesus Christ. I invite you, brother and friend to keep moving forward. Continue to fight and to be faithful and true to the promise that God has made because He is not a man to lie or a son of man to repent. (Numbers 23:19) I know our end will be glorious and the tears and pain are worth it. All the sufferings and endurance have been worth in this Earth because He does not fail. He does not lie. He is not wrong. He is not like us. Beloved brothers, He is faithful and true. I hope this message is a great blessing for each of you wherever you are. Don't look where you are today. Don't look how much you have. But look at how much God has for you in His kingdom. Look how much God has prepared for you in His glorious kingdom. What He has prepared is what matters. What He has for us is valuable and important. God bless your life in this hour. May God save you mightily that the peace of God be with each and every one of you wherever you are.

My name is Olivia Shilunga from Namibia. I'm firstly a child of God, a servant of God in His Vineyard, an author and Human Resources Director. I was molested as child by my step brother and I have lived in silence, shame, pain, rejection and broken most of my life. In 2020, the Holy Spirit instructed me to write this book after I refused to write it a few years back. It was during the writing that came face to face with what happened. This is were I truly discovered the love of God, the grace to forgive and be forgiven, the healing power of God's Word and my true identity in Christ Jesus. What is abuse? There are many forms of abuse and one of them is sexual abuse. As a child, when you are sexually abused, it steals your innocence away and at the same time it derails your destiny. The perpetrator threatens you with silence and worse of it all he/she continues with the abuse for years. They make you feel guilty, dirty and deserving of the abuse. You as the victim become fearful, withdrawn or sometimes acting up, have low self-esteem, or even angry. I was sexually abused as a child by a relative and for years I carried the burden, the pain, the guilt and every confused emotion you can ever think of. I had no one to share my ordeal with, and by the way, who will believe me? I suffered silently; I started to drink alcohol at a very young age to escape the pain and humiliation – yes, my mom used to sell them. I carried the guilt for many years, and it affected my relationship with men. Sexual abuse takes a whole lot of you; it is only Jesus who can heal you and set you free. The cycle of sexual abuse can only be broken when we speak up. Talk to an elderly person or a teacher if you are a child or teenager and if a young adult, talk to your pastor or a counselor. Let us break the silence of abuse, we can do it!! I am speaking out, that is my freedom. I am breaking out of the cycle of abuse and nothing anyone can say can make me feel otherwise. The words of people will never form who I am in Christ Jesus, no matter how hard they try, and oh boy, they are trying. Everywhere I find myself, people have tried to make me feel less than I am, but I know who I am and who’s I am, I know what the Lord says I am, and I believe it without a doubt. Challenges will come but Jesus has made us overcomers, only if you believe and live it. Allow the Lord to heal you from all forms of abuse, and allow him to embrace you, love you, and care for you. It is worth it, my friend. As a parent, learn to look at signs of changes in your children. Many a time when a child who was lively and outgoing becomes shy and withdrawn, don’t take it as mood changes or acting up. Many times, a child who is sexually abused becomes withdrawn, shy, quiet and sometimes teary or fits of anger. As a mom, tell your little ones never allow anyone to touch them and especially on their arms, legs, between their legs or chest, and that go the same for a boy child. Take note that not only girls are sexually assaulted but also boys. I mentioned in the beginning of this book that perpetrators are not always strangers but people you know well, acquaintances, neighbors or relatives. Be on the lookout for signs of abuse and be sensitive and curious about your child or children. As a mother, when you get involved in your child’s life, you will be able to see changes. We get so busy with work, and other activities, and we fail to earnestly get involved in our children’s lives. My mom was just a regular mom, always busy being a mom, taking care of her family but she never neither knew nor was sensitive to realize that someone in the house was molesting me. I don’t blame my mom for the things that happened to me, all I wish is that this should have never happened to me. The Bible says, “The thief (devil) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (abundant)”. John 10:10 You see how good God is and how evil the devil is, who will you believe? John 3:16 clearly shows us, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. That whoever believes in him shall not perish (die) but have eternal life”. No matter what happened to you, your life has to continue, and you don’t have to do it alone but live your life in Christ Jesus. This world is a messy place, but it does not have to be that way for you. There will be wicked people in this world, but you don’t have to be the victim of their wickedness any longer. I am encouraging you to look up to Jesus, go to him in prayer and believe what his Word (Bible) is saying and live it. Matthew 11:28 says “Come unto me all you who are weary and burdened; and I will give you rest”. Jesus is our only rest, our Prince of Peace, our Healer, our Comforter and our Savior. He suffered and took up our pain upon himself in order for us to enjoy peace. It is time to step out and to speak out!!! To get your ebook go to: http://booklovers-namibia.com There is a readers preview for everyone who are ready to purchase my book. Every book purchased will help me go out to minister to many. In our country many are suffering due to molestation and the act happens everyday but no one wants to stand up and speak. God called me to be a mouth piece for many here and beyond. His grace is sufficient for me. God bless you Pauline, for giving me a platform to reach many. In His Vineyard Olivia

My name is Olivia Shilunga from Namibia. I'm firstly a child of God, a servant of God in His Vineyard, an author and Human Resources Director. I was molested as child by my step brother and I have lived in silence, shame, pain, rejection and broken most of my life. In 2020, the Holy Spirit instructed me to write this book after I refused to write it a few years back. It was during the writing that came face to face with what happened. This is were I truly discovered the love of God, the grace to forgive and be forgiven, the healing power of God's Word and my true identity in Christ Jesus. What is abuse? There are many forms of abuse and one of them is sexual abuse. As a child, when you are sexually abused, it steals your innocence away and at the same time it derails your destiny. The perpetrator threatens you with silence and worse of it all he/she continues with the abuse for years. They make you feel guilty, dirty and deserving of the abuse. You as the victim become fearful, withdrawn or sometimes acting up, have low self-esteem, or even angry. I was sexually abused as a child by a relative and for years I carried the burden, the pain, the guilt and every confused emotion you can ever think of. I had no one to share my ordeal with, and by the way, who will believe me? I suffered silently; I started to drink alcohol at a very young age to escape the pain and humiliation – yes, my mom used to sell them. I carried the guilt for many years, and it affected my relationship with men. Sexual abuse takes a whole lot of you; it is only Jesus who can heal you and set you free. The cycle of sexual abuse can only be broken when we speak up. Talk to an elderly person or a teacher if you are a child or teenager and if a young adult, talk to your pastor or a counselor. Let us break the silence of abuse, we can do it!! I am speaking out, that is my freedom. I am breaking out of the cycle of abuse and nothing anyone can say can make me feel otherwise. The words of people will never form who I am in Christ Jesus, no matter how hard they try, and oh boy, they are trying. Everywhere I find myself, people have tried to make me feel less than I am, but I know who I am and who’s I am, I know what the Lord says I am, and I believe it without a doubt. Challenges will come but Jesus has made us overcomers, only if you believe and live it. Allow the Lord to heal you from all forms of abuse, and allow him to embrace you, love you, and care for you. It is worth it, my friend. As a parent, learn to look at signs of changes in your children. Many a time when a child who was lively and outgoing becomes shy and withdrawn, don’t take it as mood changes or acting up. Many times, a child who is sexually abused becomes withdrawn, shy, quiet and sometimes teary or fits of anger. As a mom, tell your little ones never allow anyone to touch them and especially on their arms, legs, between their legs or chest, and that go the same for a boy child. Take note that not only girls are sexually assaulted but also boys. I mentioned in the beginning of this book that perpetrators are not always strangers but people you know well, acquaintances, neighbors or relatives. Be on the lookout for signs of abuse and be sensitive and curious about your child or children. As a mother, when you get involved in your child’s life, you will be able to see changes. We get so busy with work, and other activities, and we fail to earnestly get involved in our children’s lives. My mom was just a regular mom, always busy being a mom, taking care of her family but she never neither knew nor was sensitive to realize that someone in the house was molesting me. I don’t blame my mom for the things that happened to me, all I wish is that this should have never happened to me. The Bible says, “The thief (devil) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (abundant)”. John 10:10 You see how good God is and how evil the devil is, who will you believe? John 3:16 clearly shows us, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. That whoever believes in him shall not perish (die) but have eternal life”. No matter what happened to you, your life has to continue, and you don’t have to do it alone but live your life in Christ Jesus. This world is a messy place, but it does not have to be that way for you. There will be wicked people in this world, but you don’t have to be the victim of their wickedness any longer. I am encouraging you to look up to Jesus, go to him in prayer and believe what his Word (Bible) is saying and live it. Matthew 11:28 says “Come unto me all you who are weary and burdened; and I will give you rest”. Jesus is our only rest, our Prince of Peace, our Healer, our Comforter and our Savior. He suffered and took up our pain upon himself in order for us to enjoy peace. It is time to step out and to speak out!!! To get your ebook go to: http://booklovers-namibia.com There is a readers preview for everyone who are ready to purchase my book. Every book purchased will help me go out to minister to many. In our country many are suffering due to molestation and the act happens everyday but no one wants to stand up and speak. God called me to be a mouth piece for many here and beyond. His grace is sufficient for me. God bless you Pauline, for giving me a platform to reach many. In His Vineyard Olivia