Woman Surrenders To Jesus, Changes Whole Life
Janiyah Castle’s journey began at the tender age of 8, grappling with same-sex attractions she believed would define her identity indefinitely. However, a profound transformation occurred later in her life when she surrendered her struggles and sins to Jesus, resulting in a radical shift that saw her desires for women dissipate.
Sharing her poignant testimony in a video featured on Delafé Testimonies, a prominent YouTube channel dedicated to sharing stories of encounters with Jesus, Castle recounted her upbringing in the church, feeling disconnected from Jesus despite her early exposure to Christianity. Her adolescence was marked by a tumultuous battle with same-sex attraction and a pornography addiction that took root at the tender age of 9.
As Castle navigated through elementary and middle school, she grappled with her identity, feeling out of place among her peers and wrestling with her emerging attractions to girls. The pressures of societal labels compounded her internal struggles, leading her down a path of confusion and insecurity.
Amidst her turmoil, Castle’s family steadfastly prayed for her, laying a spiritual foundation that would eventually bear fruit. In eighth grade, she experienced a sudden inclination to distance herself from profanity and delve into Scripture, setting the stage for a transformative encounter with the Lord.
Through exposure to online sermons and deepening engagement with her faith community, Castle embarked on a journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery. Confronting her struggles with honesty and seeking accountability from a Christian friend, she experienced a profound breakthrough during a pivotal sermon by preacher Paul Washer.
The encounter with God’s truth sparked a profound inner transformation, liberating Castle from the grip of pornography addiction and paving the way for her salvation at the age of 15. As she entered high school, she embarked on a journey of intimacy with Jesus, shedding the identity of her past and embracing her new identity as a child of God.
Despite initial resistance, Castle’s earnest surrender to Jesus eventually led to the remarkable disappearance of her same-sex attractions. Now, as a sophomore in college, she testifies to the transformative power of Jesus’ love, finding fulfillment in meaningful friendships devoid of lustful desires.
Through her journey, Castle embodies the profound truth that genuine surrender to Jesus has the power to break chains, heal wounds, and redefine identities. Her story serves as a testament to the boundless grace and transformative power available to all who earnestly seek Jesus.