Beyond my Wounds / I Am Witness of God's Power: Beyond my Wounds

By Heidy Mejia

Beyond my wounds: I Am a Witness Of God's Power

Heidy Mejia

"Beyond My Wounds" is a brave and compelling memoir by Heidy Mejia, an inspiring Christian woman who recounts her journey of healing and forgiveness after enduring unspeakable abuse during her youth. This poignant and powerful narrative chronicles her transformative experience in confronting her abusers and finding solace, hope, and ultimate redemption through her faith.

In this deeply personal memoir, Heidy shares the harrowing details of the abuse she suffered, shedding light on the pain and trauma she endured. Overcoming societal stigmas and her own fears, she summons the strength to confront her past, recognizing the power in speaking her truth and seeking justice.

Heidy's riveting account echoes the voices of countless survivors, providing solace and support to those who have experienced similar traumas. With unwavering faith as her guiding light, she survives the darkest moments and discovers the healing power of God's love.

Within the pages of "Beyond My Wounds," Heidy not only recounts her story but also offers guidance and encouragement to fellow survivors, showing them the path to reclaiming their lives and finding genuine healing. She delves into her Christian faith, sharing personal prayers, scripture verses, and reflections that inspire forgiveness, resilience, and the restoration of one's spirit.

This memoir serves as a testament to Heidy's unwavering faith and resilience, offering hope, compassion, and empowerment to readers who may be grappling with their own pasts. With profound authenticity and vulnerability, she imparts valuable life lessons on forgiveness, self-love, and the transformative power of God's grace.

"Beyond My Wounds" is an emotional and empowering memoir that celebrates the indomitable spirit of a woman who found her voice, reclaimed her identity, and discovered the true meaning of redemption. This book will resonate deeply with Christian women searching for healing, survivors seeking courage, and anyone who believes in the transformative power of faith and love.

These pages are written, as she says, not only with ink, but with tears. Throughout these pages we can witnessing the story of her life that was marked with much pain, a life in which God was carving, at the stroke of a chisel, a soul consecrated for his service, which we can now witness how the toughest spiritual battles combined with the love of God can work wonders in our lives.Beyond my wounds is a book that will not leave anyone indifferent. After reading it, it will be inevitable that the reader will question themselves, especially those who have children. Written with a simple and honest language, it touches the deepest fibers of human pain and walks through the most piercing temptations of the flesh to unveil a profound truth.

Disclaimer: The content of this book includes sensitive topics related to abuse. Reader discretion is advised.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Giving by Grace Ministries
• Release date: Dec 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223919766

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RECOGNITION

I want to thank all those people who, in one way or another, were present and contributed to make this book a reality. I am especially grateful to my pastors for their support, their prayers, their advice and also for all the help you have given me, not only in this project, but in every aspect of my personal and spiritual life. Thanks to my daughters, who have been there in this process that was so difficult while I was writing, they have always believed in every word that God has given to my life and to my husband Tony Mejia  for believing in me, for his prayers, for always been by side I dedicate this book, which bears part of my testimony, firstly, to the Father, to the Son, and to my faithful friend, the Holy Spirit. Thanks to his infinite love and mercy I am on my feet, and I have never been alone. I also dedicate it to each person who identifies with my testimony, to each person who has been marked and has survived, whom the enemy may have attacked with everything to destroy them and who are still standing, because they recognize that only the grace and mercy of God sustains them. Through this book I want to bring a message of faith and hope to each one of you. May it serve as a blessing and edification to your lives. God bless you all.The names of the people mentioned in my testimony have been changed to avoid any recognition.

CONTENTS

RECOGNITION

FOREWORD

REMOVING THORNS

MARKED INNOCENCE

CONFUSION

IN MY OWN WORLD

KNOWING MY FIRST LOVE

WITHERED FLOWER

LOST IN THE PAIN

A NEW STAGE

AT THE EDGE OF DEATH

NO MORE PUPPET

FOREWORD

When I met Heidy, I was able to glimpse that there was a great purpose on God's part and that He was preparing her for a ministry that would reach many people around the world. Her way of serving God shows that her heart has her Creator as its center.

God chooses her to tell experiences that she will be like the voices of millions of women who have had to remain silent because of the wounds of the past. Heidy Mejia, the author of this precious jewel, writes from the depths of her soul. I had the opportunity to witness her tears, some of the times she said: <>, many of the times she stayed up late and felt discouraged, but I also witnessed how God strengthened her. , and inspired her to continue, understanding that this book Beyond My Wounds would be a blessing and a powerful tool for many people to understand that they are not alone despite the pain. It will be a book that will reborn courage and the desire to excel for many.

LICDA. Mabel M. Pizarro

REMOVING THORNS

THEN I HAVE FOR CERTAIN THAT THE AFFLICTIONS OF THE PRESENT TIME THEY ARE NOT COMPARED WITH THE GLORY TO COME WHICH SHOULD BE MANIFESTED IN US. ROMANS 8:18

I never thought that writing about my story would hurt so much. Perhaps for many, it is easy to take a pencil and paper and write about their experiences. However, that was not the case for me. I spent many years of my life trying to forget painful memories from my childhood. In October 2015, a woman came to me and spoke to me on behalf of God. She said, I see a notebook. It's like a book. I see you writing a story. At that moment, I knew I had to open my wounds and speak about my testimony. It wasn't until August 2016, that I decided to start writing.

Every time I took the pencil and wrote, spiritual attacks came upon me. It became very difficult to talk about things that had marked my life in one way or another. For years, I struggled against the fear of what others would say. Doubt began to engulf my mind. Each page of this book not only carries the ink of a pen but also the tears I shed, as I relived painful moments while writing and was confronted with the reality that my wounds had not been fully healed.

I didn't understand the process I was going through when writing and the reason behind what I was feeling, which stopped me for a while. I only had the last chapter left when something strange began to happen to me: I started feeling an inexplicable pain, not only emotional but also physical. I spent sleepless nights, days without being able to eat, experiencing vomiting and pain in my bones, but medically there was no explanation.

One day, while praying, I asked the Lord, Why am I feeling so much pain when remembering my past? Why does my body feel the pain? At that moment, God gave me a vision. He showed me a thorn buried in a hand. I saw how the thorn didn't bother much when it was untouched, but if it remained inside, it would infect the hand. God said to me, "Do you see that wounded hand? The thorn represents those