Tamara John carried deep emotional wounds from a broken childhood and painful relationships. Her life spiraled into bitterness, sleepless nights, depression, and spiritual torment. She was jobless despite her qualifications, homeless, and overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts. But everything changed when she walked into the Universal Church.
My name is Tamara John. Before I came to the Universal Church (UCKG), I was a deeply broken woman, carrying scars from a childhood marked by trauma and pain. My family was torn apart, and my love life was filled with disappointment and confusion. Bitterness took root in my heart—resentment toward my parents and others who had hurt me poisoned my soul. I blamed them for the emptiness I felt inside.
To escape the void within me, I threw myself into parties and distractions. Though I held qualifications, I was unemployed, and doors remained closed. Spiritually, I was under constant attack. I was tormented at night by evil presences—I couldn’t sleep, plagued by relentless insomnia. I would awaken with mysterious scratches and cuts on my body. My dreams were nightmares: the dead appeared to me, and I was chased by snakes. Fear consumed me. I dreaded the night; afraid I might not wake up in the morning.
With no income and no place to call home, I depended on others for shelter and survival. My mind was in chaos. Depression took hold of me. I heard voices urging me to end my life—suggesting I hang myself or drink poison. I was at the edge of destruction.
But then God intervened.
He led me to the Universal Church, where I was introduced to the Chain of Prayer. I learned that deliverance wouldn’t happen overnight, but through faithfulness, perseverance, and spiritual warfare, freedom was possible. I decided to fight for my life and soul.
As I attended Wednesday services, I came to understand the value of my salvation. I began to seek God—not just for change, but for His Spirit. I poured my heart into this pursuit. And God answered.
Today, I am free. I have peace. I have joy. I’ve forgiven those who wounded me. My life is no longer the same. In every area, God has restored me. And now, just as He rescued me, I have dedicated my life to helping others find that same transformation through Him.
—Tamara John
