“Grace and peace to you all in Jesus’ wonderful and mighty name. My name is Makoena from South Africa. In May of 2025, my fiancé and I broke up. I was deeply hurt, not just because the relationship which had come so far had ended, but also due to the hurtful way he spoke to me and the infidelity he’d engaged in. I had so much resentment towards my ex. I’d forgive one day, then reflect on how much he had hurt me during our relationship. Unforgiveness kept causing me to relive past pain over and over. It wasn’t only affecting my relationship with God, but my studies as well. Whenever I’d remember what my ex did to me, I’d get terrible migraines, making me unable to focus and complete my assignments.
“I joined the Interactive Prayer Service on July 5, 2025, with no expectations; I just wanted to be in the presence of the Lord. During the prayer, Brother Chris spoke about forgiveness. He said, ‘Did someone hurt you? Let it go and let us pray.’ Those words were like a balm to my very soul. I felt chills all over my body, and I was instantly free. After that, I no longer felt pain when I thought of my ex; just peace. Truly, I am humbled by what God has done for me. To live life freely as if one of the most painful experiences of my life never happened is a miracle. To wake up with joy and peace in my heart, walking in the freedom God gave me, knowing that my sins are forgiven because I also forgave. Wow! What a wonder. Truly, whom the Son of God sets free, is free indeed.”