Last night I interview my personal friend and longtime go-to prayer warrior Debbie @buffaloPine. I’ve known Debbie long enough to know that her difficult and brave journey to recovery from multiple personality disorder (MPD) while closely embracing her Lord, resulted in a very unique individual with very distinct characteristics, she is a prayer savant. I’ve long thought that those with difficult journeys through physical and/or sexual and/or emotional abuse know God in a way that others cannot. Debbie is proof of that, proof of God’s divine mercy amidst the worst that man can offer. Listen to this interview and hear a voice once silenced by abuse speak freely and publicly. You’ll embrace her journey like so many others. You can also follow Debbie’s journey through her blog.

Debbie shared on Twitter at Tworship Indoors on November 17, 2009 (a flash video).

The following are excerpts from the “chat” from the group of 18 who watched the interview live with my notes to set context for the remarks:

During the discussion of early abuse and you feeling God’s presence at 3 years old:

koala4christ : The need for Him draws you closer to Him
koala4christ : Because you drew closer to Him you found Him as the scriptures promise…

In response to my observation that you don’t always see yourself accurately, you said you feel unworthy when you hear compliments:

charwalt : I think unworthy is key word
Marie (spreadingJOY) : many of us feel unworthy
charwalt : Yes!
koala4christ : ok thanks
Marie (spreadingJOY) : growing&talking about this has got to be so very difficult
koala4christ : Thank you Debbie for the courage you had to speak up!
charwalt : She helps me to understand my step daughter who went thru some of same things.
koala4christ : Thank you for sharing from your heart with us!

During our discussion of your prayer prowess and closeness to God:

Marie (spreadingJOY) : she is an amazing prayer warrior!!
soundsblue : love you Deb
yeah amen!!! i agree!!
_Joyful_J : )
koala4christ : You are a beautiful creation and I am so happy to have heard your testimony!

During our discussion of your blog, your journey and your remarkable writing skills:

charwalt : Wonderful writer
Marie (spreadingJOY) : yes!
charwalt : Holy Spirit written
Onassignment : Amen on the blog. It is awesome and very touching & beautiful!

After my final “thank you” for sharing:

@GodsWordisTruth : Thank You!
hospiceRN1 : broken and definit ely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
charwalt : God bless Debbie!!
Marie (spreadingJOY) : yippie
koala4christ : Amen!
Marie (spreadingJOY) : amen!!
charwalt : Amen!!
hospiceRN1 : thank you so VERY much!!!!!
ckkohnle : Amen!
hospiceRN1 : Much to admire!!!!!!!
Marie (spreadingJOY) : Debbie – I LOVE YOU
koala4christ : Amen!
MrsMcProdigal : Thank You Debbie!!
Onassignment : Thanks, Debbie!
Marie (spreadingJOY) : yep
Marie (spreadingJOY) : thanks Richard for this idea
MrsMcProdigal : )
hospiceRN1 : am honored….
sharritiner : Thhanks Debbie
DavidBean777 : Thank you so much for sharing your heart and soul.
revelation4dumy : thanks Debbie
Onassignment : BuffaloPine Coffee someday?
koala4christ : Yes I did not know!
Marie (spreadingJOY) : coffe?? whahoo
hospiceRN1 : yes…broken and DEFINITELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
Marie (spreadingJOY) : yeppers
Onassignment : YES!
MrsMcProdigal : I’m having some now!
Marie (spreadingJOY) : bring it on!!
DavidBean777 : Remember God did not make a mistake when he made you. He loves you just the way you are.

Selah

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