Melissa Gray
MELISSA TESTIMONY:
Hi, my name is Melissa Gray. I arrived at a Christian program a little over a year ago, feeling empty, broken, and trapped in addiction. At the time, I was a fentanyl addict, and honestly, I had hit rock bottom. But looking back, I can see that my journey wasn’t just about life’s hardships—it was a battlefield, a spiritual war that the enemy waged against me for years.
I grew up in a broken home, and one of my earliest memories of pain was watching my daddy die of AIDS in the 90’s. That experience exposed me to cruelty and suffering at a young age. It was a glimpse of how the enemy works through people and circumstances to bring despair. That trauma stayed with me, shaping my perception of life, people, and love.
As I grew older, the spiritual attacks intensified. I was sexually abused and raped by someone I trusted. I endured toxic relationships, betrayals, and losses that seemed unending. When I was 21, I became pregnant, and just two weeks later, I lost the man I loved. That heartbreak wasn’t just emotional—it was spiritual. The enemy wanted me to believe I was unworthy, unloved, and defeated.
Through all of this, one thing remained—my role as a mom. My three boys became my mission field, my reason to keep fighting. But even being a devoted mother didn’t shield me from the enemy’s schemes.
For ten years, I was homeless, in and out of jail, unloved, and hopeless. I was atarget, and I felt it. I felt the weight of darkness pressing in, trying to crush my spirit and steal my purpose. Drugs didn’t touch me until I was 30. That’s when the enemy found an opening through a relationship. Within one year, I lost everything that mattered to me. Addiction took hold. My life spiraled, and I felt like I had no reason to live. This wasn’t just poor choices—it was a spiritual battle.
The enemy used despair, hopelessness, and manipulation to try to destroy me completely. At one time I had to serve 55 days in a jail in Jacksonville, Florida. I got out and went right back to using within two weeks. I overdosed and died, only to be brought back to life. That moment was divine intervention—it was God saying, “Melissa, this is not the end. The enemy’s plan will not succeed.” I knew I had to surrender and fight differently. I had to fight spiritually. I came into a program.
This is where my real battle began—not against people or circumstances, but against spiritual forces. Here, I found God. I found the power to break chains. Every drug, every lie, every fear that had held me captive was challenged by the Word of God and the Spirit of God working in me. I learned that addiction, depression, and despair are not just personal struggles—they are spiritual attacks, and they can be overcome by walking in the authority of Jesus Christ.
More importantly, my heart is alive with God’s presence. I am a full believer in Jesus Christ, and my walk with Him is transformative. I know my journey isn’t over. The enemy still prowls, looking for openings—but I now recognize the weapons God has given me: prayer, the Word of God, faith, and obedience. I know how to resist the devil, because James 4:7 says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” That resistance isn’t passive—it’s active, spiritual warfare. And God has proven that His power is greater than any attack I face.
The girl who was broken, hopeless, and addicted is not the same girl living today. God has restored my mind, my body, and my spirit. He has given me authority over darkness in my life. I can see now that every trial—the abuse, the loss, the addiction—was an opportunity for God to show His power, for me to fight in the spiritual realm, and for my testimony to become a weapon for others. To anyone listening, I want you to understand something: your struggles are not just life’s circumstances—they are in reality spiritual battles. The enemy wants to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came to give life abundantly. No matter how deep the pain, how dark the night, or how impossible things seem, God’s power can break every chain.
I give all my past, my victories, my pain, and my future to God. This is just the beginning of my journey, not the end. I am living proof that no matter how broken or hopeless your life seems, spiritual victory is possible. The chains can be broken, the addiction can be defeated, and the enemy can be overcome.
Thank you to everyone who believed in me, loved me, and prayed for me even when I could not see the light. God has done something miraculous in my life, and I will serve Him all my days.
Presently I am an active member @ Dominion and on the SERVE team reaching back out too many, like my past, who are homeless, broken, hurting, or even in bondage encouraging them, that like me, you can come out of the lifestyle of just surviving barely, to thriving in with Him, Jesus Christ. He is the reason, the purpose, HE is the Goal…everything else just gets thrown in