Hi! My name is Alexandria Kelley. I’m 19 years old and from Fort Walton Beach, FL. I gave my heart to the Lord when I was 15. My story isn’t anything drastic, more of just a testimony that God has kept me all the days of my life. A friend brought me to her church and a couple years later, I gave my heart to Jesus. It’s been a hard walk as I am the only one living for God in my family. They thought what I was going through was just a phase and that I’d grow out of it. But it wasn’t that easy because when I experienced the true love of God, He became so much more real to me. He became my Father and best friend.
One of the things I struggled with, even after giving my heart to Jesus, was self harm and depression. I was alone and afraid and I felt so worthless. I contemplated suicide often and I didn’t want to live. But no matter how much I thought about it I could never do it. Something inside me always told me there was hope and a reason to live. I read this verse in Isaiah that says “By His stripes, we are healed.” The more I thought about it, the more I could feel the love of Jesus, that He already bled and took my shame so I didn’t have to bare it. I finally gave it up and I am happy to report that I am 4 years free!
Nick, the time you came into my life was last year when I traveled to see a friend in Washington and went to Creation. I was going through another rough spot in my life and was getting really discouraged. Thoughts of suicide came back and my faith was wearing thin. I had no idea who you were but we had a camping spot and we heard you over the speakers. My friend and I both felt God pulling us down to the stage where you were speaking. We pretty much ran down and found a spot. Not even five minutes and we were both in tears. God ministered to my heart so much that day. The video you showed gave me so much hope and reminded me why God has placed me here. I was reminded who I am in Him and I fell in love with Jesus all over again. A lot of freedom and healing took place that day. I left with my heart and spirit full.
From time to time I still get discouraged but I am always reminded of the message that you spoke and that by His stripes, I am healed.
Thank you so much for your ministry and allowing God to speak through you. I would love to meet you one day but if we don’t, I’ll see you when we go Home May God continue to speak and work through you and in you.