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They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. Revelation 12:11
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 It's funny that they still use our picture to represent same sex and "love". To be clear, Ana (Anacleta Paredes) and I broke up because we found something greater than this and that is Jesus Christ. Just a little background - Ana and I dated for 6 years. Yes, we were in love but after a while, we started to feel empty. The relationship couldn't satisfy me anymore and I was always mad at her, blaming her for all the things I was feeling. Thinking we needed a spark, we tried to spice up our relationship by trying different drugs. Sure, we were happy when we were high, but after the high was gone, the emptiness was still left there. We both got depressed, and Ana even had EXTREME anxiety attacks because of the drugs. It reached the point when I wanted to kill myself. I knew I needed help and I didn't know who else to talk to--and that's when I reached out to Jesus. I didn't know what I was saying and "praying for" but the words just came out. I surrendered to Him fully and repented for all my sin. It's so sad how, to most of us, He is just our last resort when He's been there, in front of us, this ENTIRE time. It's not that I'm being religious. If you knew me way back, you'd know I was not close to religious. I made fun of people who talked about God. But this is REAL. We've tapped into Someone we could NEVER imagine.
I don't really post anything about this but I think it's time to tell people that I no longer represent the love that the LGBT community talk about. I now represent Jesus. I love all my friends so much—with real love and the joy that God has given me, that simply overflows. Hate, insecurities, emptiness, anger no longer has control over me. I am happy to say that Ana and I now have a relationship as SISTERS in Christ, and we no longer have the "love" we thought we knew. Our love is filled with the unconditional love of Christ. I hope you don't take this as a hate message. There is an article that has a photo of Ana and I (to represent homosexuality) and I think I have the right to say what I believe is the Truth. I'm sorry for the people who decided to use our photo for this article. These things don't matter to me anymore. At the end of it all, when we die, our careers, successes, money and fame die, too. They all won't matter in the end. All that matters is where you will be going after and what that life looks like after. Jesus is the ONLY way and He is the ONLY one that can complete us. No other way. I do accept the hate, if you will, but I hope you take what I'm talking about with an open mind and heart. "You will be hated by everyone because of My name. But the one who endures to the end will be delivered.” Matthew 10:23 HCSB I don't mean to hurt anyone by posting this. The Love that God has given me is so great that I want people to know that there is more to life than what we think we have right now—so so much more. “and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 HCSB To God be all the glory! Carla Gastrock Pena (The same photo was used in a news article on homosexuality)
60 Comments
Benilda C Gonzales
10/13/2016 08:43:49 am
Appreciated u so mch ms Carla Gastrock Pena for truly finding urself in our Lord Jesus Christ! Urs is a vry inspiring testimony of one who really opens her heart and mind to what life has still in store for u.. Take care alwys! May u and Ana continously Be Blessed.. God Bless u & Ana...
Melissa
8/1/2017 07:04:27 am
I'm glad they used the picture and I am even more excited that there are 2 more children of God in His Kingdom. I pray that they keep His Word which is Christ and I pray that they can be used to glorify Christ in the uniqueness that He has placed on their lives. For they will have real living testimonies that touch others in ways that some of us can't. See God created us to Glorify His Son and He has a path set before each one of us that is unique to who we are and who we were. It should be clear that in His Word with all the differences between the disciples that in itself shows the uniqueness of each of us. If I showed a picture of who I was before Christ it might not touch some but it would touch someone who was going through things I used to go through. See God is Intelligently Merciful and Gracefully Perfect in His ways and how much quicker The Body of Christ will grow when we truly let Him lead us. Thank you for this article and may your destiny be established in His Word! I have a similar story that I was in a relationship with a women and now we both have a relationship with God and are sisters in Christ. I've been I relationships with women since I was 16. I found the love of Christ and new nothing could compare to it, I'd found what I had always been looking for in women, drugs wild behaviour I'd found it in Christ I never realised I was looking in all the wrong places an also relate to the fact of it being a shame that Jesus is the last resort but THE ANSWER and not wanting to offend but needed to share the truth and what I'd found. I didn't realise how blind I was until I could see (sounds mad but you know what I mean) stay blessed sister and keep sharing your story there are Many that Need to hear it.
Karlo
8/29/2019 12:12:52 pm
Wow! Good to know you found real love and purpose in our Lord Jesus Christ
Annabelle
9/1/2019 09:35:31 am
This was one of the best testimony I have read. So inspiring , Thank God in Jesus name you opened ur eyes & gave urself to God. Amen. Hope more people read it & know the Truth.
Alifereti Uluisuva
9/2/2019 04:35:54 pm
You're a mighty woman of God you know! Sister thanks for telling it it all. GOD Bless you
Catherine R. Salcedo
10/13/2016 02:49:07 pm
Congratulations Carla and Ana! Your story is a witness to God's unconditional love and mercy. Your transformation is a living testimony that "nothing is impossible with God!" I'm praying for both of you!
Dorothy Peticaros
10/21/2016 09:28:27 pm
What an amazing testimony,an amazing revelation of God's amazing grace for us who are empty...it's a mirror that we have to look of..and have a realization this happiness that the world might give us a temporary and the happiness and Joy that God would gave us is eternal...God bless to the both of u...
Kathy Higelmire
7/31/2017 11:39:28 pm
Blessings to you my child & sister in Christ
Dion
7/27/2017 04:15:44 am
Dear sisters in Christ Jesus. It is amazing to read your testimony. It encourages me a lot! As a "gay man" that gave my life to Christ recently; ....I Was married, we are now seperated. After reading the Word of Christ i decided to make right with Christ. Was not easy...but Afterall it is about true repentance...leaving the "old life" behind and transforming to His ways because HE says in His word "if you truly love ME you will follow that what is written in MY Word"
Darl
7/30/2017 07:31:05 am
Please share your testimony too as this will encourage others also. I also have a brother, a gay, but a Christian. He is struggling since he thought he is alone in this war within him.
Abida
8/1/2017 10:20:22 am
God bless you for your honesty and transparency as it will help others who are still stuck and trapped in the lies they have believed
Raser
7/27/2017 06:14:33 am
God bless!!!
Andrea
7/27/2017 06:59:12 am
❤️ Thank you Jesus for my sisters in Christ!
Israel Mendoza
7/27/2017 07:15:10 am
“If a person is (homosexual) and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge (her)?"
Mediatrix R.Dy
7/30/2017 08:16:53 pm
Amen! 7/27/2017 08:01:22 am
Congratulations, Carla, for the courage to speak up for the Truth! I am so happy for you. I will include you in my prayers. May the God off Love Who brought you into His Light cover you, your families, your loved ones, your properties, and your possessions with His Most Precious Blood to protect you from the evils of this world and keep you close to His Sacred Heart.!
Jan Cuadras
7/27/2017 11:16:24 am
Praise God for this story, this is the promise of the Lord is to live like Christ. Amen =)
Eric Manalang
7/27/2017 08:56:49 pm
All Glory to God Almighty.You 2 who have taken the road less travelled as it is narrow and long but its not just the road but Him who awaits you to show the way to the Father.
Ren
7/27/2017 11:43:45 pm
Thank you for sharing your story,
Lui Arrojo
7/28/2017 07:01:29 am
Hallelujah! Only the supernatural love, & power of Jesus can change lives! I praise & thank God for you for choosing to love Jesus back by giving back your lives to our Savior who gave himself up for us. May you continue to grow in the love & knowledge of Jesus who first loved us.
Janice
7/28/2017 08:07:15 am
Glory to God! May the Lord use you for His greater glory!
Mario nepomuceno
7/28/2017 08:46:55 am
May your testimony inspire more to know the real source of happiness and love, Jesus Christ. My prayers for you and Ana. Be blessed in every way.
Rose Marie
7/28/2017 09:04:52 am
Praise God for the changed lives you have now. It is when we become empty that God comes to fill us, without compulsion. I will pray that your testimony will cut to the heart of the Lgbt community. God loves them too and there will be time for reckoning. you are both beautifully and wonderfully made by God out of His love, and so it is only through Him that we can feel the authentic and unconditional love. :) and God will even allow you to experience it through the right persons that He is preparing for the both of you.. continue to live fully in Christ. God bless!
Lisa Burrow
7/28/2017 12:34:49 pm
Yes! God is so amazing and awesome! I was lesbian many years but I repented to God since 2013. I am very happy. But sad for ppl who still LGBT I Pray for save her or his soul from Hell. I love u all so much. God bless u.
Joshua Yeshua
7/28/2017 01:28:09 pm
God richly bless you both with Gods Anointing; Favor; and more opportunity to testify for Jesus glory!!! 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇
Ann Nunez
7/28/2017 03:42:47 pm
If anyone is in Christ, that person is a new creation. The Lord turned your mess into message, your test into testimony, your trial into triumph and as a victim into victorious ones!
gellin
7/28/2017 05:05:04 pm
Praise God!
Cathy Lago
7/28/2017 05:40:34 pm
A powerful testimony of God's love, grace, and power! Hallelujah!
Jean
7/28/2017 06:39:00 pm
Amen! nothing else matters but Gods faithful love in this unfaithful world...Glory to God for His amazing grace in your lives.. no one else can change you and give you freedom but the love of God through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Praise the Lord...
Michael
7/28/2017 07:29:22 pm
Godbless you more and keep on keeping on! Thank you for your testimony. 😊😊
Larry
7/28/2017 08:08:43 pm
Stand Firm in your Faith, be Courageous, Strong & Brave. You have opened your heart for HIM & HE is always there for us for HE ❤️ us so much. God bless you both.
Simply Reg
7/28/2017 08:33:59 pm
MAY THE Lord God bless you always. That os the call of the Holy Spirit. Please be steadfast in your new found faith in our Lord Jesus Christ for the enemy the evil one will time and again temp you with your old life. I am also a male homosexual who found the true faith in our Lors Jeaus Christ our only salvation. MAY HE BLEAS YOU AND PROTECT YOU FROM THE TEMPTATIONS OF THE EVIL ONE.
Perla Manlimos
7/28/2017 09:59:59 pm
Praises to God for the life you have chosen! God had given you that victory for having a humble heart and submission to Him.."Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation the old has passed away behold the new has come." 2 Cor. 5:17 Let's pray for the others of your kind that they too will have a humble heart so to experience the real joy you are enjoying..May God bless you both more and more!
Jeff P
7/29/2017 03:24:52 am
God is so good all the time ! I love y'all! God. Less
u both found the true gem.. the only way truth and life. Yeshua fill you over and over again
7/29/2017 04:38:35 am
April H Moerua
7/29/2017 06:45:13 am
Thankyou for this powerful testimony of your journey.Jesus Keep YOU strong in being a encouragement TO others
Jo Crawford
7/29/2017 09:56:20 am
I praised GOD for HIS unconditional LOVE! Thank you FATHER for you never leave us even the time when we abandoned YOU because of our sins.
teodoro r. arevalo
7/29/2017 11:48:50 am
Continue to grow with WORDS of GOD. God bless
Nanyamka glendye
7/29/2017 08:50:29 pm
Thank you for sharing amazing testimony
Madeline Ang
7/30/2017 06:39:13 am
Your story proves that the grace of our Heavenly Father through the Lord Jesus Christ is so amazing and powerful! Continue to spread His amazing love for you!
Edward
7/30/2017 03:23:38 pm
I was inspired by your story. God really works in a very amazing way! 7/30/2017 06:37:05 pm
Great testimony to the love of Christ who fully satisfies unconditionally. Here's proof, there is no greater love than His!
Susil
7/30/2017 10:33:56 pm
What courage and boldness it is to share your wonderful testimony! Thank you, people like you encourage me as a believer in Christ to stand firm with my faith. There is a glory in struggle. But with God's power I want to raise the banner of my faith and what I believe! Praise God for you both.
carl
7/30/2017 10:38:36 pm
The lord is good
Shadreck
7/30/2017 11:29:37 pm
praise God forever more for you
Lenie
7/31/2017 02:06:16 pm
I appreciate your courage.. God has chosen you and your circumstances so that He may be glorified.
Sandeep
7/31/2017 04:41:31 pm
Praise the Lord!
Madz
8/1/2017 07:33:01 am
TRUELY A VERY INSPIRING STORY AND I HOPE THIS WILL REACH OTHER PEOPLE'S HEARTS. This story shared is not actually against LGBT. It is just a story that will surely open others' hearts no matter who and what you believe.
Mky10
8/1/2017 03:08:28 pm
If God is in the center of your lives....nothing is impossible. HE IS OUR STRENGTH -- OUR SOURCE OF LIFE. Im happy you found Him. He missed you so much! 8/11/2017 12:36:33 am
God bless you! Thank you for sharing your inspiring and encouraging witness. There are so many same sex attracted people out there who desire more than what the lifestyle has brought into their lives or rather, taken out. Our relationships are sterile and closed in on ourselves. No matter how much we truly love each, that love cannot be fruitful; it doesn't overflow to the point of creating new life. This is partly why we end up feeling empty. But there is hope, joy, and redemption through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who especially loves us and calls us to Himself. Only He can fulfill the deepest desires of our hearts and souls.
Geomer Tepaurel
8/28/2019 10:32:23 am
I admire you for doing this for such a brave act to stand for Jesus! People need to hear this! God bless you more!
Elisa
8/29/2019 03:49:48 am
I hope that their story be revealed in media so that everyone can fully understand the truth. I salute your courage to speak up for truth about God!
Olan
8/31/2019 01:57:00 am
With man this is impossble but not with God. All things are possible with God! Amen
razel tottoc
8/31/2019 11:11:16 am
Trully, God is Love...
Majid Shahen
9/8/2019 08:09:35 pm
God Bless you
Abigail Luisa Davis
9/10/2019 07:25:37 am
What a wonderful encouraging testimony of God's great love. We are also so thankful that God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that we might be saved. Blessings Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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