Abandoned, Abused & Restored by God | Ep 9 with Donna

What happens when God meets someone in their deepest brokenness?In Episode 9 of the Gems of Knowledge Podcast, Windy sits down with Donna Long to share a powerful testimony of trauma, healing, forgiveness, faith, and the restoring love of God.After being abandoned as a child and later enduring years of abuse, Donna spent decades struggling with pain, fear, unforgiveness, and confusion about God. But through deeply personal encounters with the Lord, supernatural experiences, prayer, and surrender, God slowly transformed her heart and revealed His love in ways that brought healing and freedom.This Christian podcast episode is filled with raw honesty, hope, spiritual insight, and powerful testimonies of God’s presence through life’s darkest moments.✨ In this episode:• Childhood trauma & healing• Forgiveness and freedom• Overcoming fear & shame• Hearing God’s voice• Personal encounters with God• Healing after abuse• Faith beyond religion• The power of surrender• Gratitude & spiritual growth• God’s restoration and miracles🌐 Visit the Gems of Knowledge website for more encouragement, devotionals, bible studies, events and more:https://gemsofknowledge.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction & Meet Donna Long02:05 Abandoned as a Child & Finding a Family06:31 Trauma, Abuse & Crying Out to God11:27 The Prayer That Changed Everything15:02 Religion, Pain & Learning to Trust God Again27:00 God Removed the Fear of Death32:21 Forgiveness, Freedom & Letting God Heal the Heart46:42 “You’ve Always Been Worthy” — A Message From God54:14 Divine Protection, Angels & Miracles1:26:17 Final Message: Trust God & Surrender Everything#ChristianPodcast #HealingJourney #GodRestores #Forgiveness #ChristianTestimony #Faith #HealingInChrist #HearingGod #TraumaHealing #GemsOfKnowledge