I lived in the darkness and misery of atheism for over 40 years. My capacity to overcome the misery of life without God became increasingly more difficult with the passing of years. Unknown to me, I was accumulating multiple events of unforgiveness, envy, anger, fear, worry, coveting, lust and pride. The happy outlook of my youth was turning sour. I wanted to get rid of anger and fear, but I failed at every attempt that I made. One day, I saw a little frame with the inscription "be still and know that I am God".  I meditated on this verse and practiced stillness with the sole purpose of controlling anger. A few weeks after I began to meditate on Psalm 46:10, I experienced the presence of God. I came to Christ by acting upon the Word of God. He gave me a new life; my spirit was reborn. I proclaim that Jesus is Lord, that it is not I, but Christ, who lives in me. The afflictions from which I suffered are gone most of the time, and when they come back, I recognize them for what they are. I know that I am no longer a slave of sin, and in prayer I overcome it. I am a new creature, enjoying the abundant life that Jesus came to give us. I want everyone I contact to enjoy the gifts of salvation, righteousness, grace, hope and peace that I have received from Him. I have learned that these gifts come by simply trusting in God's promises and by doing what He says to do. My anger, worries and fears have disappeared. When they try to reappear and take over, I know that they can no longer control me, and the power of the Holy Spirit in me dissolves them. In addition, the Lord healed my marriage which was about to end, and He restored the hope that I had lost. He is the only Healer. 

His life is the light that shone in the darkness and in the death in which I used to live. Now, that light shines within me, and I am compelled to proclaim that Jesus is Lord and that it is not I, but Christ, who lives in me. It is my wish to be prepared and able to explain to everyone, with gentleness and respect, the reasons for my joy and for the hope that I have. It is in my heart for the followers of Jesus to experience what I have experienced, that no matter what circumstances and tribulations we face in life, we can stand firm if we hear and do His sayings. I hear the Holy Spirit calling me to make a difference and to play an active role in the great commission, teaching and making disciples of the people of the world. I will do this with the understanding that He said...“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." John 15:5 NKJV.

Hernando 
Receiving His Life Ministries