Topic: Story of Ann's Salvation

[Ann Doupont]

I was in a state of desperation after the loss of my boyfriend from a drug overdose and several hospital stays for mental illness.

Raised as a Roman Catholic, I had heard about God but had not known a personal relationship with Him. Ray, too, had been raised Catholic. He’d even been an altar boy. Yet, we were both hopelessly addicted to drugs and alcohol and didn’t know where to get the much-needed help.

I’d gone to a 12-step program once while Ray was still alive, but Ray refused to go there. Several months after he died, I had my first full-fledged mental breakdown resulting in hospitalization at the dreaded Napa State Hospital. My mother did everything she knew to do to help me, but did not really know what to do.

Returning to the 12-step meetings was actually a God-send for me. I met a man who was nicknamed “Preacher Larry.” He spoke about Jesus constantly. After one meeting in particular in which he was trying to win the leader to Jesus, I got saved. I wanted Jesus in my life. She wasn’t ready yet, but was saved later.

All I remember hearing Larry say was the name of Jesus. I don’t remember anything he said about Him, just the name, and I wanted Him. I was ready. It was my time. We prayed together outside, in his car. In a few days, as promised, he checked on me and then took me to church several times.

It took time to renew my mind to God’s Word. In just over 3 years, I was set free from the psychiatric medication that doctors said I’d be on for the rest of my life. Drugs and alcohol were also things of my past. It all started from that day on November 30, 1979, when I prayed with “Preacher Larry” in his car asking Jesus to come into my life…and I’ve never been the same.

Thank You, Jesus. I love You forever!

(More of my story is in my book "God Can Heal Anything!" See www.anndoupont.org for ordering information.)

Ann Doupont

[Tim Russ]

What a wonderful testimony, Ann.  I admire you for having turned it into a book.

[Ann Doupont]

Thanks, Tim. So, when are you going to buy it? You gonna tell the world for me, so I can sell a bazillion copies??

 

Ann

[Tim Russ]

I probably won't buy it, Ann.  I'm so busy now that I barely have time to read the material I've already purchased.

I won't be telling the world, either.  However, once we get set up I will be happy to teach you how to tell the world so you can sell a bazillion copies!

[Ann Doupont]

Well, Tim, you can't say I didn't try (to sell you a copy)...lol

I was thinking of different talents that people have. Some are writers and some are salespeople. I'm not really the salesperson type. Perhaps what I really need is a partner in the ministry who is a salesperson.

I love to write, but don't like the selling part of it. Guess I need to pray one into my life.

 

Ann

[Tim Russ]

Most people have a fear of selling.  It's a common feeling.  Once they find out how to think about selling it becomes easy.  Don't worry, I can show you how to think about selling and also show you how to do it without having to talk to people.

[Ann Doupont]

Nope, no fear of selling. Busy doing other things. The Lord has been telling me lately to only do those things I can do whole-heartedly. Selling isn't one of them.

Ann

[CrissBertling]

Great testimony, Ann.  God is so good, isn't he?  He seeks us out right where we are and then offers us the Perfect Gift of forgiveness and salvation.  Praise God that you accepted that gift and now share His amazing love with others through your writing.

Thanks for sharing.

[Ann Doupont]

Hello Criss,

Yes, God is so good, and it's His goodness that leads us to repentance. As our hearts are changed, so are we then able to become His instruments of change, leading others to truth and righteousness as well.

I actually started writing as therapy, writing down my thoughts on paper. Out of the abundance of our hearts, our mouths will speak (or our pens write). By writing down my thoughts and then rereading them, I could then evaluate what was going on inside my heart and make the necessary amendments.

God bless you, sister.

With His love,

Ann

[Ro]

Is bazillion a real word?

I know, I missed the point of this thread....not really. 

That was an awesome testimony Ann.  God has done some amazing things in your life. 

It was great to see you in Tampa a few weeks ago.  I was hoping you would have time to post here on the forum, some of the things that happened at the Lakeland revival.

God is good all the time.

PTL!

[Tim Russ]

Yup, It's official.  Bazillion is a real word. 

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bazillion

[Ann Doupont]

Howdy all,

Sorry, but I haven't been on this site in a long time. As mentioned earlier, I've been VERY busy. Yes, Ro, it was great to finally meet you, in Tampa. That was very cool. Lakeland was quite the experience. Pictures can be found on my website at www.anndoupont.org. It shows a little of what I experienced there.

Tim,

In looking up that site you show for the word "bazillion," it shows that you have to become a member in order to view it. So, I looked up the word on another site. Here's the link to it:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bazillion

I didn't know that it's a real (slang) word, but used to hear it often when working for a multi-millionaire some time back.

Ann

[Steph]

Ann this is a really good story. When I get some money I will buy one ( O0the first one on your was to a bazillion). It would be good if you could send along someone to read it to me as well , I'm a very slow but thurough reader. I do really appreciate your sharing this. God is so faithful to us, even when we are not.

[Ann Doupont]

Well, Steph, the book doesn't cost a bazillion...only $10 plus shipping and handling of $3 if sent to USA and Canada addresses. I found out that sending to Canada is just slightly higher than the US.

I want to sell a bazillion books, but not for a bazillion bucks each.

More info is on my website. I don't come to these forums often, as I'm busy about other Kingdom business. If you or others need me, you can find me at Boise4Jesus@yahoo.com. I check my emails often.

Love,

 

Ann