Awaken My Bride: A Call to Repentance

By Stephanie Corder

If not now, then when?

As a Christian who has spent most of her life in church, I felt it was time to speak up and speak out against the religious mentality that has plagued many of our churches and driven so many people away from God. It is time we stop sweeping these negative encounters under the rug and instead start speaking out agains

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
• Release date: May 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9781685560072

Stephanie Corder

Stephanie Corder is a wife and a mother of two. She was born and raised in a Christian home in Greeneville, TN. After many years of attending church, she noticed that many of the churches had become plagued with religious values. She has boldly decided to take a stand against religion and instead promote a personal relationship with Christ. It is her hope that those who have suffered from church hurt can heal and move forward, just as she did.She desires to see the world become a better place for everyone. She knows this can only be accomplished through unity and the power of the Holy Spirit. Join her now as she launches a five-step program dedicated to restoring hope back to the American people through a new non-profit, Helping Our Neighbors Outreach.Be the change you want to see in the world!

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Awaken My Bride

A Call to Repentance

Stephanie Corder

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Awaken My Bride

Copyright © 2021 by Stephanie Corder

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my wonderful mom, whom I love so much. She set the perfect example for me to follow of what it means to live a virtuous lifestyle pleasing unto the Lord. If not for her commitment and dedication to the Lord, I would not be who or where I am today. I will never be able to repay her or thank her enough for all the time she spent on her knees praying for our family.

Mom, Satan thought he had taken everything from you, but to you, God has always been your everything!

Contents

Introduction vii

Part I. 1

Chapter 1. 3

Chapter 2. 13

Chapter 3. 19

Chapter 4. 33

Chapter 5. 38

Chapter 6. 44

Chapter 7. 52

Chapter 8. 57

Chapter 9. 61

Chapter 10. 66

Chapter 11. 71

Part II. 75

Chapter 12. 77

Chapter 13. 83

Chapter 14. 87

Chapter 15. 93

Chapter 16. 96

Chapter 17. 103

Chapter 18. 108

About the Author. 111

Introduction

In a world where we are so divided, God is calling for unity and healing. As Christians, we have the answer the world so desperately needs, but for years we have remained silent and allowed the enemy to destroy our nation. However, starting now, we refuse to bow to the things of the world any longer!

Together, we will arise with a spirit of boldness and take our country back, but first, we must work to restore our relationship with God and repair our broken barns (churches). Will you join with me as we work together to unite our nation and lead God’s soldiers to victory?

Part I

Chapter 1

I grew up in a Christian home in a small town in East Tennessee. Throughout my life, I have always felt as if God had set me aside. I never understood why until a month ago when God began revealing the plans He had for me. From the time I was two weeks old, my mom brought me up in church. I was never allowed to miss a service. Unless I was sick, I was there Sunday morning, Sunday nights, and Wednesday nights. I have always had this joy of serving God and being in His presence. Many people have this amazing testimony of how God delivered them from drugs, suicide and set them on fire for Him. My testimony looks a little different. I am not one who likes to bring attention to myself; it’s important to go over my testimony to show how God prepared me for this calling and the ministry He has placed before me.

When we were children, we would have guest pastors who came to the church to minister, whether it be for a revival or just because. Each time a new pastor came, his eyes would lock with mine as he pulled me to the side and said, God has plans for your life, and He is going to use you in a mighty way.

God would never reveal His plans to anyone. In fact, it has only been within the last few months that God has revealed them to me, and I still do not believe He has shown me the entirety of this ministry.

When I was a freshman in high school, I remember God tugged on my heart to be saved; I had reached the age of accountability, and it was time to take that step of faith. I’ve heard people say they held onto the pews until their knuckles turned white before running to the altar. However, I did not fight; I simply acknowledged that it was time and went. A few Sundays later, I was baptized with water, and then, during a revival, I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. I now see the importance of the second baptism, which is what has given me the ability to hang on to God and endure the battles I have faced at such a young age.

When I turned eighteen, I began getting into the things of this world. I drank my first beers, smoked a little weed, took a few shots of liquor, and done some other things I am not proud of. During this short season of my life, I could still feel God’s hand of protection. He allowed me to try the things of this world, and I saw there was nothing out there for me that could ever compare to the love I had experienced in Jesus.

I knew I had backslidden; a friend came to me and said, I feel led to ask you, if you die, would you go to heaven or hell? I knew the answer, so I got up that next morning and went back to church. As soon as the altar invitation was given, I rededicated my life, and God refilled me with His Spirit immediately.

A few weeks later, we had a revival. The evangelist who was ministering looked at me and froze, saying, God is going to use you in a mighty way.

I had heard this from my childhood, so I just tucked it inside of my heart and went on like I had always done in the past. That evening, he came back and elaborated on what God had shown him. He said, God showed me that just as He called David at a young age, it wasn’t until years down the road that he was anointed as king. You are going to be a traveling nurse and will go into homes that have been destroyed, and through you, people will be saved!

He gave me a prayer