My Testimony​

I grew up without a father, raised by a single mother, with my nan introducing me to faith through a Catholic lens, yet even as a child I questioned what I was seeing, looking at statues and images of Jesus Christ and Mary, wondering what this truly was, because deep down I was always searching for truth; however, my childhood was marked by neglect and emotional, physical, and mental pain, which caused me to become extremely withdrawn, lacking confidence and struggling to speak or connect with others, yet still holding onto a quiet belief that there was something more!

Although I did not live for Him, as I grew older the search for truth led me into dangerous spiritual territory, drinking, smoking, bad relationships, partying all the time, dabbled in New Age including psychics, where I unknowingly opened doors that should never have been opened, until one night when I was in bed, with my back against the wall and nothing behind me, something tapped me, and when I turned, I was pinned down by a dark, evil presence, as I forced my eyes open I felt my soul being pulled from my body, unable to scream or speak, until in that moment I cried out “Father,” in my head and instantly it released me, my soul went back in my body, and my room filled with a bright, unexplainable light (my room light was switched off) & an overwhelming sense of peace. I then felt something lay me back down gently as if to say you are ok and I went to sleep instantly. It was later confirmed by a neighbour who witnessed a bright light only over my house. 

Even after this experience I still continued in the wrong direction because I had no understanding or direction but Jesus never let go of me. If that demon took my soul I would have been found dead the next morning and my soul would be in hell. Jesus saved me and I never realised in that moment what He did for me until years later when I encountered Him. Jesus Christ saved me from hell even though I never bothered with Him and was living a sinful life. 

Before everything changed I listened to a repentance prayer on a CD, I was on my bed and for the first time I truly repented and forgave from my heart, with tears that literally soaked me, marking the beginning of my return, but I continued to make poor choices, the devil coming at me hard by surrounding me with the wrong people and putting myself in dangerous situations, including a trip to Las Vegas where, on New Year’s Eve 2011-12 in the Wynn hotel, I don't know why but in my darkest and lowest place I placed my hand on the window and cried out for my life to change!

When I returned home, everything began to shift, although I struggled with insomnia and spiritual heaviness I was led, through what I thought was a business connection, into a church where I was delivered, and the moment I heard that the truth is Jesus Christ, my eyes was opened, I finally found it a new life in Jesus Christ I found love and peace and I found Joy and hope! I encountered a love I had never known, and from that day I was completely transformed, becoming born again, letting go of my old life! I was radical, I changed my environment, my habits, the people I was associated to, all my music, seductive clothes and everything that no longer was worth it, and although I later faced moments of falling back, He lifted me again, and I continue to walk with Him, knowing without doubt that He is real, that He saved me, and that my life is now built on truth.

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Today I am a warrior for truth, a wife, a passionate mother, advocate for prayer and I have a heart for the island of Mauritius to see the people come to revival. God has given me a vision. Anavé started as just a magazine part of my business however it has been a platform turned over for His purpose. I surrender it all to Him and it is for His Body!