Anne was Healed From Alcoholism and Bipolar

I was brought up in protestant churches but felt let down as there was nothing “alive” there. I searched for the meaning of life, feeling there must be more than living, working and dying. In 1974 a friend told me about his experience of receiving the Holy Spirit and how his life had changed dramatically for the better. He gave me scriptures to read. It was all I wanted to hear and I was keen to be baptised. I received the Spirit speaking in other tongues and it filled the gap I had always had. I was convinced I had found the truth. I felt so happy and at peace. I was completely healed from swearing.

In 1981 I married, we later had a son and I became much less involved in the church. We had financial and other problems. I started smoking and drinking again and lost my way spiritually. Life consisted of one disaster after another. I even found myself in court. It was a terrifying life with a young child. I was mentally unstable, needing psychiatric help and not physically well. We moved several times, both of my parents died and our marriage broke up.

I became very dependant on alcohol, unsuccessfully trying to stop. I felt frightened, wondering what all this was leading to, and called out to the Lord several times. I went into detox places twice, the second time I had a fall, severely damaging two vertebrae. I was told I would end up in a wheelchair in the near future. I really prayed a lot and was determined to stay mobile. I was ok and thanked and praised the Lord.

In 2008 while visiting in Warrnambool I asked the Lord to lead me to a Revival meeting. In about 5 minutes I was right outside the Revival Fellowship. It was an absolute miracle and answer to prayer. I got a warm welcome as I told my story. My alcoholism was healed immediately and the bipolar condition of almost 30 years was healed.

I now really appreciate the precious gift of the Holy Spirit. It is a truly blessed life. I am now so watchful and thankful at being given a second chance.

Anne is a member of The Revival Fellowship - Warrnambool, Victoria