I was raised in church but as a child, I struggled in the aftermath of molestation and lacked a connection with my mom. As a result, I sought relationships with older women, but couldn’t accurately verbalize what I was seeking. My parents put me in counseling and in one particular visit the counselor told me my life would be easier if I accepted that I was a lesbian and moved on. I was 12. I had never heard that word, so I began researching what it meant. After reading about what a lesbian was and who they loved, I determined that was who I was, and I wanted to know more about it. I watched movies, read books, and fed on any information about lesbians I could find. At 14, I had my first sexual experience with another girl, and it felt more natural than what I experienced before. I still knew it was wrong, so I suppressed the feelings.

At 20, I joined a ministry and became sexually involved with one of the leaders. After our first encounter, I went to church carrying so much guilt and shame because of what happened the night before. I couldn’t lift my head in service but felt someone lay hands on me and rebuke the devil off of me. It was the same voice from the night before. I was utterly confused, but from then on, this woman taught me to perform, in bed and in church. For 2 years, I did whatever she wanted and when I finally broke away, I said I would never be prey again. For the next 9 years, any woman that got close to me became my target. It was the only way I knew to connect, and I was good at filling whatever void they had in them. Female pastors, pastors’ wives, elders, ministers…it didn’t matter. I thought I had the upper hand, but I was dying spiritually and emotionally with each relationship.

Then God led me to Worship with Wonders Church. I had been in similar atmospheres but something about this was different. I got serious about my relationship with God again, but these urges weren’t going away. I became attached to a woman as our friendship grew but she didn’t react like other women had in the past, and I became suicidal. After experiencing that rejection, I went to a prayer service with a plan to end my life and told God that if something didn’t happen that night, I was following through. The prayer ended and I left. I got in my car and my phone rang. It was one of the leaders calling from inside saying the pastors wanted me to come back in. When I walked in, they cleared the sanctuary and took me through deliverance at the altar. My life hasn’t been the same since that moment. Ten years later, I am FREE, happily married with a beautiful son, and making decisions every day never to be bound again.

Hello, my name is Rashad Vermé. I am 22 years old, from Douglasville, Ga.

I grew up in a Christian household, so I knew about Jesus. When I was around 8 years old, I was at one of my family member's houses, and they happened to be watching the show "RuPaul's Drag Race" on TV. Regarding my curiosity about the show, I vividly remember one of the elders saying, "Turn that show off before this little boy decides to do the same things." Around this time, the confusion of my identity began. When I was 13, two of my peers introduced me to pornography. One day while roaming the Internet, I encountered "gay porn"; that's when the spirit of homosexuality extensively entered my life.

Going into high school, I would hide my sexuality by playing basketball and hanging around the wrong crowd. I tried to fit in, but deep down inside, I was battling with a perversion introduced to me as a child. When I was 17, I decided to enact these demonic impulses within me. I entered into secret (down-low) homosexual relationships with men who planned on later transitioning to females. I would fool myself into thinking, "It's just like having sex with a girl," to the point where my unnatural desires became natural.

After high school, I went to college on a basketball scholarship because of my skills. I soon started drinking and fornicating with women and men (bisexuality). My lifestyle had opened doors to heavy depression and anxiety. In my 2nd year of college, I quit playing basketball and started developing strong urges to become more feminine. I began wearing women's clothes, heels, dresses, and underwear to switch my gender possibly. I felt so empty, I had a 0.66 GPA, and I was on the verge of "coming out" as gay to the whole world, hoping it would set me free.

One day, in February of 2021, I was determined to pray to Jesus about my situation. In my prayer, I said, "Lord, I know if I die tonight, I have a free ticket in my pocket to Hell, but the only way I'm gonna serve You is if You show me that You're real." If I became a Christian, I knew I would have to give up my sinful lifestyle, but I was determined for God to show me He was real. I grew up hearing about Jesus but hadn't experienced Him alone; giving up what pleased me to a fake god was no point. A few days after my prayer, I hung out with one of my friends. That night I had a crop top, jean jacket, silk pants, and white acrylic toenails; on the verge of possibly switching my gender. When I left my friend's place, I entered my truck and felt a strong presence. When I turned my head to the passenger side, the Holy Spirit STRUCK me! The love, conviction, and fear of God came upon me to the point where I lifted my hands and said, "Lord, I give homosexuality up and every other sinful desire within me. You showed me that you're real, and I will live for you from now on". I gave my life to Christ that night, and I've never been the same.

Since that day in February of 2021, I haven't returned to homosexuality, pornography, etc. It wasn't an easy fight, but God ultimately delivered me from that lifestyle. I am now a husband to my beautiful wife, Caroline, and we are approaching our 1st anniversary of marriage on June 15th. My wife and I are a walking testimony of the goodness and grace of God. We have a mission to spread the love of Christ to those who are lost. My message to the LGBTQIA+ community is that there is grace, hope, and freedom for you in Jesus' name! Look at my story; I'm not special. I'm just a byproduct of the grace of God, and if He could do it for a nobody like me, He can do It for you and anyone dealing with this lifestyle. Like the song says, "I'm just a NOBODY trying to tell EVERYBODY about SOMEBODY that saved my SOUL! I am proud to be delivered!

I remember being very young maybe 10-11 and that lustful spirit would cause me to look at women and become attracted to them. I remember the enemy telling me things to do to engage in sexual activities and would even give me visions of what would happen! He was trying to pervert my prophetic gift even at a young age. I struggled with same sex attraction for years I remember even kissing a girl in kindergarten! My uncle would watch Jerry Springer and I remember watching it without him and I would see girls doing things with one another and I believe that’s when the spirit crept in. I grew up in church so I’ve always known it was wrong and would feel horrible afterwards! I knew it was a spirit because in the moment it was almost like I was empowered to do the act then filled with shame and guilt immediately afterwards! God set me completely free in high school and I have never gone back! I remember telling God I know this is wrong please help me to not ever do these things again!

I was introduced to sexual things at the age of 5 by a female family member. As I matured I didn’t realize the door that was opened. I can remember the day I felt the demonic spirit enter my being. That’s the part I don’t speak of much. But I literally felt the moment something shifted within me instantly. An intense attraction for the same sex. That shift lasted 16 years and led to a commitment ceremony which we considered a marriage…10 1/2 years. But one day I came home from work in a fog of thoughts. I wasn’t even sure how I drove home I was so numb. When I made it home, I went straight to my bedroom closet and closed the door. I dropped to my knees and gave everything I knew to give to Jesus. EVERYTHING! When I walked out that closet, I was forever changed. It is now 7 1/2 years later. I have an AMAZING husband, a church family that I LOVE, released gospel music (album in June 😉, and studying Psychology in order to attain a Christian Counseling degree. My goal is to walk with those who are going through what I overcame through Christ Jesus on all levels of life. To God be all the glory!

By the time I got in high school, I had mastered becoming like my abuser. I was a manipulator, I rebelled, and committed so many acts of witchcraft. I wasn’t aware of the spirits attached to me by my actions. As I started to come out to friends, I was trying to find someone who would accept me. I never felt rejected in an alternative lifestyle. I thought that meant I was loved. But I also started to get really involved in church, and I felt like I was living multiple lives. I always tried to find mentors or just anyone who would listen to me because I was lost and hurting. I started to think, if this is really who “I am” why do I feel so incomplete. I went through college trying to fill every void, running from God and everything good. I was in a serious on and off 2 year relationship that I knew wasn’t right. I changed everything about myself to fit into this mold. I became a person who fought more to make someone love me, that I wanted to take my life. I started to feel so much conviction. I would sleep with so many women, then try to bring them to God. My convictions became stronger than my desires. I realized I didn’t have to lose myself to be loved by God. So, I moved back home and about 3 years later, I was married to the man of my dreams. God introduced me to my husband right before college. He was my prom date and first boyfriend. At the time, I thought I was only dating him for my mom but God created him just for me. Being in an alternate lifestyle led me to accept abuse and an idea of love. Now, I can experience a Godly love. A love that is patient and kind. I have been blessed with 3 beautiful children in my deliverance. My God is sufficient. I can experience true happiness and not chase it. I am proud to be delivered and I’ll fight the enemy, so my brothers and sisters in Christ can be free as well.