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PRAYER 5 EXCHANGING WEAKNESS FOR CONFIDENCE I regained my confidence and stopped living in fear. I love being myself.” When the relationship with my ex-boyfriend was good, it was great, but when it was bad, it was REALLY bad! He would punch me, pull my hair, put out his cigarette on my hand and even poured petrol on me to set me alight! The abuse not only left physical scars, but worst of all, it left massive emotional wounds. I felt an aching despair inside, as though I was ball-chained to him. I threw myself deeper into my work to avoid facing my reality. I bottled everything inside for so long that one day I had an emotional breakdown. Things didn’t look like they were ever going to get better until I attended an event like the Re-create. That day, I opened up and poured out all I held inside. I spoke of how I had lost all hope of being free from him, but the advisor assured me that I was stronger than I thought and that I was going to make it. With each visit and each session, I grew stronger and finally plucked up the courage to walk away. I was free from him at last! It took time to overcome the emotional scars that the abuse imprinted in me, but I eventually did. I regained my confidence and stopped living in fear. I love being myself and today I know that whoever comes into my life next will also know and have to match my self-worth and self-love.” Charlotte Nolan We don’t just want you to get somewhere; we want you to hit your target! This is why we encourage people to focus on one main objective: one goal with all your strength! Speak to the pastor at your local branch to help you get started on the right Chain of Prayer for you. Friday Saturday Sunday Also on Sunday Spiritual Cleansing 10am, 3pm & 7:30pm Batallion Meeting - 10am Empowerment 9:30am & 7:30am Addiction Cleansing Therapy (ACT) - 3pm Freedom and protection from negativity. Learn how to do more for God. Meeting of the Impossible Cases - 5pm Weekly spiritual boost. Main meeting. A unique complement to empower you to beat any addiction.