Family addiction, lost hope, and a restored legacy: Simi’s Story
From the courageous act of moving from India to Dallas at the tender age of seven, to silently nurturing her love for Jesus while concealing it from her abusive father in an “honor/shame” culture, and ultimately witnessing her father's transformative journey towards accepting Jesus and becoming an evangelist, Simi's narrative is undeniably inspiring. I'm so honored to share her incredible story with all of you.
Simi’s powerful testimony is proof that God still changes lives in the modern world. When she witnessed this change happening within her own family, it ignited a flame of hope within her that’s kept her faith alive. Simi’s message is clear: the enemy wants us to keep quiet and resist sharing our stories. But here’s the thing - when we gather the courage to share our stories and ignite the flame in others, that’s when the enemy loses his power. So, I invite you to join us today and be a part of Simi’s inspiring journey. She will share how a man intervened and restored her family’s legacy, and it’s a story you don’t want to miss.
If you’d like to keep up with our guest, feel free to connect with Simi on her social media channels:
IG @simijohn
Website simijohn.tv
Or email her at simi@nlbc.org
(Time Stamps)
6:06 “…and that was the first time we realized how intense his addiction was. We saw a different side of my dad”
8:07 “My mother would say, ‘I am only staying alive for you guys.’”
11:39 “I felt hope. I felt that there was something out there. I could sense that other people have that hope, and there is something better.”
14:46 “My brother said he wanted to go to Grandma and Grandpa’s church, and my Father literally beat us, got us in the car and said that is not our church, that is not where we’re going.”
22:57 “One October, my dad was kneeling on the ground and accepted Jesus, and everything changed for our family. He became an evangelist traveling all over the world praying for people.”
28:21 “He called the pastor and said, ‘I just can’t stop. I want to stop, and I don’t know what else to do. This addition has a bond over me that I cannot shake that I need to shake, and I want to shake.’”
39:04 “I know that God is good. Everything he does is good, and that’s all I need to know…I just need to know that God is good.”
Are you ready to meet this man our guest can’t stop talking about? If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing wavering faith in God, I encourage you to explore the following resources below. Should you desire personal support and want someone to reach out to you directly, please don't hesitate to send us an email. Myself and my team are here to assist you and provide the assistance you seek.
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