Episode 43: Shot While She Slept - Ruby
Ruby suffers a traumatic gunshot injury while sleeping in her apartment. The random spray of gunfire meant for someone else grazed critical areas of her body. One bullet struck near her elbow and exited her arm just near a recent tattoo that spells "Forever Blessed." She shares openly her struggle with PTSD, fighting to keep her arm, her darkest moment, how God spoke to her in a song and through a friend to save her life, and more of her healing journey. You won't believe what happens in the courtroom. Powerful!
This testimony is such a reminder that ONE word from God can change EVERYTHING!
This was the tattoo Ruby had recently gotten before gunshots grazed her critical organs.
A few of the highlights from Ruby:
If you are in a dark place, DON'T give up! Healing is possible!
When someone reaches out, be willing to listen, because you may that one person God will use to make all the difference.
Forgiveness is for YOU to be free, not necessarily for the person who has hurt you.
One word from God (a song, a friend, a poem) can change everything!
She's grateful for her hardship, because ultimately God used it to change her life for the better and resulted in growth, new perspective, healing and gratitude.
Amazing job, Ruby! Thank you for sharing this personal testimony with me. I am so pleased to hear how well you are doing and I will pray for continued blessings of good health.
Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
—Joshua 1:9 NIV
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
—Romans 12:21 NIV
Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
—Colossians 3:13 NIV
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
—Isaiah 41:10 NIV
