The Story of VMH

A Life-Changing Encounter

This post is the beginning of sharing the story of VMH – a journey that started with an encounter that changed my life and purpose.

It all began with a divine encounter, triggered unexpectedly through the death of my grandfather. I suddenly and unexpectedly met God, and in those moments, the reality of Heaven became undeniable. But as I grasped the truth of Heaven’s existence, another truth also struck me: if Heaven was real, Hell must be real too. This dual revelation created an overwhelming burden within me. I could see that most of the people I knew were completely unaware of this reality, and I could see they were heading toward a lost eternity – completely oblivious to the spiritual angle to things that was now so clear to me. The weight of that realisation rested heavily on me, and I found myself petitioning God daily.

A Simple, Powerful Prayer

My prayer was simple: “Give them the same experience You gave me – an undeniable, supernatural encounter that will leave them with no doubt that You are real. Give them a fair chance to believe.” I truly believed they hadn’t had that moment, because I’m confident that if they had experienced what I had, most of them wouldn’t have ignored it. I also felt it was only fair that they, too, be given the extraordinary moment I had just had.

Offering Myself to God’s Call

Along with this petition, I added, “And if You need anyone to help with this, let me know. I’ll do whatever You need.” Truthfully, I had no idea what I could do, and I didn’t expect God to take me up on the offer. But I wanted to ensure there was no reason He wouldn’t answer this prayer – not because there wasn’t someone willing to help. At the time, I didn’t fully understand how God’s mission worked, or if He needed people to help answer prayers, but I didn’t want anything to stand in the way of His response.

A Long Wait, A Clearer Calling

Months passed, and I continued to pray, carrying this burden day after day, consistently offering my help if needed. It took up a considerable amount of my spare time; when I wasn’t looking after my children, I was thinking about this. Then one day, I opened my Bible at Exodus 33. As I came to verse 17 and began to read the words, it was as though they were coming from the page into me, in a way I can’t fully explain. The words “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people…’” were words God spoke to Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt – I knew that. But now it was as if God was giving them to me too. I knew what they meant for Moses but what did they mean for me? I could understand that God was calling me to lead a group of people but who were these people, and where was I to lead them? It was a very interesting and life-defining moment and while the day my grandfather died marked the day I found God, this day marked the moment I discovered my purpose beyond motherhood.

A New Path Revealed

God had spoken those words, and He had given me a task: “Lead these people.” Who they were and where I was leading them, I had no idea. But I knew I didn’t need to know, as it wasn’t going to happen anytime soon – I had two very young children to raise first. Still, I knew two things: first, when the time came, God would reveal who I was to lead and where I was to lead them; and second, while I knew I wouldn’t be leading anyone anywhere soon, I had this sense that something more was going to happen imminently in relation to this revelation. It was a powerful turning point, but I knew it wasn’t the final piece. The next phase of the revelation came in the form of a vision, one that would shape the course of my life and calling moving forward.

The Power of Trusting the Journey

This chapter was about meeting God in a way that forever changed me. It was the moment I realised that Heaven – and by extension Hell – were real – undeniably real. That truth burdened me, and I found myself petitioning God daily, asking for others to have the same life-altering encounter. It was the beginning of a journey that would lead to accepting the task He had for me. I didn’t have all the answers, but I knew I had to trust that God would reveal what was needed when it was needed.

A Call to Trust Your Own Process

I’m sharing this journey not just to tell my story, but to invite you into your own process of discovery. My encounter with God shaped my calling, and I hope it encourages you to trust that God is at work in your life, even when the path seems unclear. Just as He revealed what I needed in His timing, He will do the same for you. Trust the process, trust the journey, and know that, in time, He will reveal what you need when you need it.

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