An amazing story of a determined young woman who went from the streets to the stage for the glory of God. Knowing Jeannie since she first came to Metro Sunday school in Brooklyn as a young girl, I knew the odds had been stacked against her from day one. It is no secret what God can do in the life of someone who is willing to turn theirs over to Him.
What a read! Jeannie has written What Is Happening to Me? with a fierce passion that will inspire, encourage and catapult you right out of anything that may be holding you back or harnessing you to defeat! You wont be able to put this book down! I greatly appreciate her candid life transparency that paints a pathway to hope and victory!
Dr. Tracy Strawberry, author; speaker; founder, Finding Your Way
My dear friend Jeannie Ortega Laws book What Is Happening to Me? is an honest and eye-opening spiritual coming-of-age account of her growing up in New York City. She shares how the God of the universe intersected her life of self-doubt, confusion and fear and enabled her to break free and conquer her childhood traumas and spiritual deviancy. This book is a practical, step-by-step guide to understanding the power, authority and love of God, which can free us to experience the new identity we have in Christ! If youre confused about your faith in God, pick up this book and find the clarity youve been looking for!
Joe Battaglia, author; founder, Renaissance Communications; coexecutive producer, Keep the Faith
Jeannie Ortega Law has faced the work of Satan like few have. She faced it as a young child, she faced it growing up, and she knows how to overcome the devil. I recommend this book to anyone who truly wants to be free from Satans power.
Jeannie captivates us right from the first sentence with her transparency, evoking truth and informing us that we must be aware of the spiritual battle we encounter here on earth. She packs the pages full of powerful Scripture to utilize as we do battle against an enemy we cant see. What Is Happening To Me? reminds us that every life is beautiful, ordained by God and powered by the Holy Spirit. The book is a must read for such a time as this!
Shari Rigby, actress, Overcomer and October Baby ; author, Consider the Lilies and Beautifully Flawed ; motivational speaker
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Contents
Cover
Endorsements
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Foreword by Darryl Strawberry
1. How Lies Begin
2. God Turns Pain into Power
3. What You Cannot See Can Hurt You
4. Who Are You Listening To?
5. Sex: Evil or of God?
6. Demons of Distraction
7. God Wrestles for You
8. Journey of a Half-Naked Preacher
9. Deliverance Is Found in Gods Presence
10. Proper Spiritual Authority
11. Fighting from Victory
12. How to Defeat Your Enemy
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Back Cover
Foreword
I met Jeannie in 2012 when she appeared on a TBN broadcast my wife, Tracy, and I were hosting. We were first blessed by her anointed music and then the testimony of what God had done in her life.
Like Jeannie, my home life drove me to pursue fame. But I did not see what the enemy was doing. Soon I was led astray down a dark path. Neither of us knew we were under the attack of the enemy, whose goal is to steal, kill and destroy Gods purpose. But Gods grace and mercy snatched us out of the darkness. Now as followers of Christ we know the tricks of the enemy, so we can defeat him and overcome.
I have a heart for people, especially those who are faced with conditions, situations or battles in their lives that bring a deep sense of hopelessness to the soul. It is hard to see what is happening on the inside or in the spiritual realm. Rejection, abuse and brokenness in my life led to some really bad habits. I was successful by the worlds standards but broken. At my lowest point, I was diagnosed with colon cancer, and was a liar, cheater, womanizer, alcoholic and drug addict. But God pulled me out of a pit and saved me.
When you have as many troubles as I did, it is easy to want to give up. When you want to give up on yourself, and when others may be finished with you, God is never, ever finished with you. He meets you where you are at.
We do not always know what is going on in our lives. But God has put this book into your life to help. Whatever your starting point, God will help you get out of your pit and onto a solid rock. The devil is always going to be busy. Do not miss the miracle of God in your life by giving up too soon. Do not quit, no matter what. Jesus is here to rescue you, redeem you with His blood and restore you with His grace.
Jeannie is having a powerful impact on her generation, and her message is for anyone who believes God is still in the business of turning lives around. Nothing is greater than finding Jesus and discovering His purpose for your life. Although I came to know Jesus in 1991, I was not discipled to walk with Him. I had worldly knowledge but not Kingdom knowledge, and you only get Kingdom knowledge when you pick up the Word of God and put it into practice in your life. This book will help disciple you from wherever you are into a place of freedom.