When Roh and I first came along to Chroma Church about five years ago, we were welcomed so well. Among those who welcomed us were a bunch of twenty-somethings. We love them – so enthusiastic for all God is doing. Kate was one of them. But I couldn’t help noticing something a little different about Kate. On the rare occasions when she wore short sleeves, I saw the cuts and burns on her arms.
Here is Kate’s story, shared a Revival Prayer, Chroma Church, August 2024:
I suffered with my mental health
for a very long time. Eighteen months ago, doctors told me that it was likely
I’d be on medication for life and that I was then the best I was going to get.
I’d accepted this and thought that was my healing done.
Last July, just over a year ago, at an evening service at Chroma, Pastor Steve
suggested we write down on a piece of paper what we wanted the Lord to do in our
lives. I wrote down ‘complete freedom from mental health issues!’
Fast forward and as of yesterday, I am one year off medication. In addition, I
have now been discharged from the psychiatrist after fourteen years! Yesterday the
doctor said that there is no clinical evidence of depression or of emotionally
unstable personality disorder. This is something I never thought would happen,
but at the same time, I always knew God could completely heal me and set me
free from the bounds of mental health. All glory to God!
‘I’ve picked you. I haven’t dropped you. Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no
need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold
you steady, keep a firm grip on you.’
Isaiah 41:9-10 MSG