Testimonies

Stories ofTransformation

Real people. Real experiences. Real testimonies of what happens when we learn to recognize God's leading and move with Him.

Behind every testimony is a journey of learning to trust God, recognize His voice, and discover what it means to live from Him as our Source.

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From Striving to Receiving

Valencia J. Puente

“I am learning that I don't have to strive for what God has promised. I can remain in Him, trust His leading, and receive from a place of identity rather than performance.”

What began as a prophetic word about abundance and letting go of striving became a powerful revelation about trusting God and living from identity rather than performance.

After following Rising Ground Church for several years, Valencia sought spiritual counseling in April 2026. During her session, Prophetess LaShaundra spoke prophetically about abundance and described her standing at a door, struggling to make something happen.

She encouraged Valencia to step back and stop striving.

Months later, Valencia recognized that she was already experiencing what she had been praying for, including a promotion she had not previously shared with the ministry.

Through Pastor Jamal's teachings on identity, she began understanding the difference between trying to make God's promises happen and learning to receive through trust.

Additional prophetic insight concerning her involvement in a prayer group was later confirmed through her personal experiences.

Today, Valencia is discovering the freedom of living from who God says she is rather than constantly striving to become or achieve something.

Every Journey Bears Witness

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Trusting God's Timing for Financial Restoration

Brandi C.

“Obedience has caused doors to fly open in the last half of this year.”

After years of waiting for financial restoration, a prophetic confirmation renewed her confidence to trust God's direction and pursue opportunities she previously thought were out of reach.

After leaving her dream job in California and accepting a significant pay cut to move to Colorado, she spent years waiting for what she believed God had promised concerning financial restoration.

When Prophetess LaShaundra released a prophetic word declaring, "This year... Yes, this year," she recognized it as confirmation of what she had been sensing.

She began applying for positions with salaries exceeding what she previously earned, despite initially doubting her qualifications.

Soon afterward, a recruiter contacted her about a position she had applied for two years earlier and been rejected from. This time, the hiring manager was impressed enough to bypass the initial screening and invite her directly to an interview.

She also stepped out in obedience by launching a podcast and began noticing encouraging growth in viewership.

Although the final employment outcome was not yet known when she shared her testimony, these developments strengthened her confidence in following God's leading.

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When Obedience Leads to Unexpected Blessings

Nicole B.

“Within this past year and a half, I'm truly learning how to walk in step and in flow with God.”

Leaving a secure job without another opportunity lined up seemed risky, but a season of obedience eventually led to increased income, remote work, and a beautiful new home.

After sensing God's direction to leave her job, she sought prophetic counseling with Prophetess LaShaundra, who confirmed what she believed God was speaking.

She resigned without another position secured. Within two weeks, a recruiter unexpectedly contacted her with a new opportunity.

Although the position paid significantly less, she believed God was leading her to accept it.

The following six months were challenging, but throughout that season, her financial needs continued to be met.

Then her previous employer unexpectedly reached out with an opportunity to return—this time offering a substantial salary increase and the fully remote arrangement she had wanted from the beginning.

Her journey continued when she found a beautiful, newly constructed apartment, which she connected to an earlier prophetic word concerning upgraded housing.

Through Rising Ground Church, she says she is learning how to trust God's leadership and live in Divine Flow, even when the next step doesn't initially make sense.

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What Looked Like a Step Back Became a Leap Forward

Kennedy M.

“What looked like a step back turned out to be a leap forward.”

A job that initially seemed insufficient became the beginning of an unexpected promotion, while trusting God's timing also led to acceptance into a doctoral program.

At the beginning of the year, she accepted a position that wasn't what she expected and didn't appear sufficient to cover her financial responsibilities.

Yet within just two months, she received an unexpected promotion to Director.

During that same season, she was seeking clarity concerning her education. Rather than rushing toward what seemed like an easier path, she chose to follow the direction she believed God was giving her.

After applying to a doctoral program, she received the exciting news that she had been accepted.

She expressed gratitude for the encouragement she received through Rising Ground Church to remain in Divine Flow and trust God's timing.

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From Homelessness to the Promise of Stability

Nadiyrah F.

“It's been so long since my children and I have been stable. But I knew God had a home for us somewhere.”

After experiencing homelessness with her children, a mother received long-awaited approval for an apartment following a prophetic word concerning stability.

After a difficult season of homelessness, including sleeping in cars and shelters with her children, this mother continued believing God for a stable place to call home.

When Prophetess LaShaundra released a prophetic word concerning stability, she felt strongly that the message was for her.

She responded in faith and continued trusting God for a breakthrough.

Then came the news she had been waiting for: her apartment application had been approved!

Shortly afterward, she encountered another prophetic word about stability, which she received as confirmation of what God was doing in her life.

After a long season of uncertainty, this approval represented renewed hope and the opportunity for her family to experience the stability they had been seeking.

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From Job Displacement to Elevation

Keyana LaNiece Mason

“Elevation! That word has been replaying in my mind ever since it was spoken over my life.”

When Keyana learned her position was being eliminated, she faced uncertainty. But a prophetic word about elevation helped her remain encouraged as a new leadership opportunity emerged.

During a spiritual counseling session with Rising Ground Church, Keyana received a prophetic word concerning elevation.

Not long afterward, she learned that her position in the banking industry was being eliminated.

Although initially discouraged, she chose not to give up. She began applying for opportunities both inside and outside her company.

Soon, interview invitations began arriving, including an opportunity for a supervisory position.

During that interview, Keyana experienced an unexpected sense of peace and confidence instead of her usual nervousness.

Shortly afterward, she received an offer to become a Teller Lead Supervisor.

What initially appeared to be a professional setback became an opportunity for advancement.

Looking back, Keyana recognized how the prophetic word about elevation had encouraged her through an uncertain season.

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Every journey is different. But learning to recognize God's leading changes how we approach life.

At Rising Ground Church, our heart is to help people discover their true identity in Christ and learn to live in the Divine Flow of God.

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