Grace in Crisis: How God Heals You Through Surrender (Ft. Kelly King)
Life is full of difficulties, and it's easy to feel lost or abandoned in the midst of our struggles. However, these very trials are the foundations by which our faith is strengthened and refined. Whether you're grappling with personal challenges or hope to transform your lives, you’ll find that peace lies when you surrender to God.
In this inspiring episode of the Revelations Podcast, we hear the story of the faith of our guest, Kelly King. Kelly is a devoted wife, mother of three, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. She shares her experience of feeling abandoned by God during her children’s medical issues, spiritual attacks by demonic forces and her personal struggle with alcoholism. Kelly talks about finding grace and answering the Holy Spirit’s call to obey, trust, and surrender to God.
Kelly's story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark the storm is, God's grace is sufficient. Tune in to be inspired and encouraged in your own faith journey.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:
Be inspired by the story of Kelly’s family as she struggled with her faith and how God strengthened it amidst a series of traumatic events in her life.
Find out why it’s important to surrender to God and trust in His plans.
Discover peace and a deep relationship with God through listening and obeying His call.
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Episode Highlights
[01:52] The Beginnings of Kelly’s Journey of Faith
[03:23] Kelly: “God reminded me that my name means warrior woman… I've had to be a warrior and I've found my strength in him in these battles. It's not been my own strength that's gotten me through. It's because of him.”
Kelly studied Elementary Education and now works as a dyslexia tutor. She enjoys being a mother to her three children and working as the baptism coordinator in church.
Her parents divorced when she was a child. Her father struggled with alcoholism and her mother’s role as a single parent had a big impact on Kelly’s upbringing.
Alcoholism is a generational curse her family has struggled with. However, Kelly is determined to end the cycle of divorce and alcoholism in her own family.
From a young age, her mother brought her to Church and taught her about belief in Jesus. She fondly recalls her own baptism when she was just 5 years old.
While Kelly has always believed in Jesus, there were times when she rebelled as a young adult.
[07:02] Finding God and Grace Amidst Illness
Kendall, one of Kelly’s children, has a heart defect and lung issues since birth. She has undergone extensive testing, multiple surgeries, and procedures to treat her condition.
During this time, Kelly felt emotionally and spiritually exhausted, finding it hard to pray and find God during the worst of Kendall’s illness.
The turning point came when she heard the Holy Spirit’s call to find grace even amidst her child’s suffering.
[17:08] Kelly: “I realized fully that our children are not our own. They're loaned to us. They're God's children and He is her Father, and He knows what's best for her.”
She drew strength from 2 Corinthians 12:9 and found herself trusting God more. She found comfort in surrendering to God’s plan.
As her family faced these challenges, Kelly and Kyle struggled with the strain it put on their marriage. Despite this, her husband remained a calming presence amidst the crisis.
[22:46] Medical Challenges and Miraculous Recoveries
Kendell continued to undergo multiple treatments and surgeries.
With time, prayer, and community support, Kendall greatly improved and was on the road to recovery.
Unfortunately, Cade, her son, was also diagnosed with epilepsy causing frequent and severe seizures.
At first, Kelly relied on natural remedies and essential oils. However, she realized her reliance on natural medicine was a barrier to her faith.
Kelly decided to seek God first and shift her approach to health and healing to focus on prayer and God’s guidance.
[35:39] Overcoming Spiritual Attacks with Jesus
Kelly shares her terrifying experiences with sleep paralysis during the day. She was paralyzed and helpless against the attacks against her.
With the help of prayer, she realized that these experiences were spiritual attacks by demonic forces.
Kelly turned to prayer and deliverance through Jesus to strengthen her. By saying the Lord’s Prayer, she was able to regain control of her body.
This terrifying experience strengthened her faith in Jesus.
[43:19] Becoming God’s Sober Servant
Kelly quit drinking alcohol in August with the help of God’s calling. It was a difficult journey, and she struggled with the transition to giving up alcohol due to expectations.
After quitting, Kelly found positive changes in her marriage and family. She experienced a newfound sense of peace within her after times of crisis and chaos.
She started new habits and routines that brought stability and joy into her life.
It’s important to live in obedience to experience the peace that God offers us.
[48:03] A Deeper Journey of Healing and Faith
Kelly found healing through the Bible and being a part of a church community. She also decided to seek help through therapy.
As she experiences healing, Kelly and Reagan discuss the importance of addressing past trauma and emotional wounds.
If you’re facing a similar struggle and seek peace and healing, trust God. Even during difficult times, it’s important to obey Him.
Read the Bible and stay grounded in your faith. Experience the joy and peace that come from a deep relationship with God.
[55:06] Kelly: “On the other side of that obedience is the fruit and the gift of peace, the peace that passes understanding. So sometimes you just have to do the hard thing and trust him even when you can't see.”
About Kelly King
Kelly King is a devoted wife, mother of three, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. With a background in Elementary Education, she works as a tutor for the dyslexic. Kelly has found strength, peace, and faith in God amidst the challenges her family has faced. Active in her church, Kelly serves as the baptism coordinator and continues to seek spiritual growth and healing.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about Kelly’s journey of faith and the struggles and trials that shaped her relationship with God.
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