Shereika Hemmings
I am here to admit that I have not been perfect in my stride towards fulfilling my purpose here on Earth. Eleven years ago I got baptized in an old empty refrigerator at a crusade in Jamaica. For eight years I had been a lukewarm Christian, a going to church come back home- weekend only Christian. One thing that I have learnt is this, if God wants you to submit to him at a particular time in your life, he will do so by any means necessary. Once I was at a Latin club ‘destressing’ I call it, not getting on bad nor anything but keeping my little steps and 
rotations to myself, when I heard a wonderful tune being played. It puzzled me how the majority of the crowd wasn’t gyrating but it soon became clear to me that the song was a Gospel song. Another time, I was at a local hot spot some wee hours in the night just sitting down and ‘destressing’ when out of nowhere I heard Kirk Franklin’s revolution song. I realized then that at that point God had called me to be at a greater place, and to honour him with my lifestyle and presence. Before my lifestyle got bad and purely unchristian, God stopped me in my tracks and guided me back on his path.
Now, I am alive in Christ and have a mission to serve, trust, honour and love God with fidelity, singleness of mind, humility, vivacity and simplicity. Shereika undoubtedly saw the need for Christ in her life, and had the desire to know Christ as her personal saviour. That desire to be saved. She didn’t stop trying, she was always hungry to talk to God, always hungry to experience his touch once again, always waiting, persevering and believing, and always crying in thanksgiving. She has decided to take on fully the reality of Christ and to be a living Testimony of God’s marvelous grace and abounding love.
‘…renewed covenant…’
In August 2005 I realized my purpose through one day of fasting and a mind in total dedication to God. I renewed my covenant with Christ and asked him to use me. My personal relationship with Christ has been so close that I started a prayer Ministry in my faculty at school in that same year, which resulted in the hosting of a prayer brunch in April and a prayer Supper/Lyme in November. Many students attended and felt rejuvenated after the experience, many told me thanks but I told God thanks for using me the way he did. To be truthful, I love to be used by God; the feeling at the end of the day is very overwhelming and pure just like a long deserved shower. Life here in Barbados is challenging, especially when you have to represent Jamaica, in form and substance, and more importantly to represent the kingdom of God wherever you go.
‘…be submissive…’
I am truly called to submit to God’s will and purpose, called to tell others particularly females to be submissive totally to God and those who have been set above them; to encourage those who are leaking spiritually and those who question certain Events and periods in their life. I am encouraged through his word, to focus on the things in life that are noble, true, honest and pure. To strain towards what is ahead and press on to win that prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. I am also encouraged, not to submit to the rules of this world but to accept instead the reality of Christ, and 
to put to death whatever belongs to my Earthly nature. To rid myself of anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language. I died with these vices, but with Christ in my life I have been clothed in grace, learning to be compassionate, learning to care, learning to be humble and patient, learning to forgive, and above all learning to love.
I am yet to understand how God operates, the things he does I just cannot fathom, they are simply too great to reason out. I can’t reason out why I am so blessed, living abroad without paying rent service, staying with a family who loves and cares for me, studying out of my own textbooks, having an occupied stomach most times, regardless of the fact that my father has been unemployed from the day I got accepted into law school. I break down and cry whenever it is that I contemplate on how marvelous he is and how undeserved I am of his love. Our God is an awesome God; I truly love him and am yet to find a greater word to describe how he has been to me and even so a greater word to describe how I feel whenever it is that I am in his presence. He is simply God and good. There is none like him. When I cry I can’t explain why I do it, but it is a language that only He understands. When you don’t see me lifting my hands maybe it is that I am lifting my heart instead. The kingdom of God is real my friend, it is true and pure. I have tested this over and over again, yielding the same results all the time. It is that constant variable in my life that stands uncontested. God is love. Let love be our base, let’s not miss an opportunity that gives total happiness. Let’s not miss a chance to be apart of the kingdom of God.
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March 26th, 2007 at 5:15 am
Encouraging Testimony, Sher! Every blessing….
March 26th, 2007 at 7:48 am
You are a strog woman of God. Your Testimony warmed my heart.
March 26th, 2007 at 9:44 am
you are one strong sister to whom i can refer anyone of my other sisters who may from time to time, experience some form of spiritual breakdown. continue to strive Sher!
March 26th, 2007 at 9:58 am
Thanks Sherika for confirming the love of Christ to us. I too am moved to go after God, I don’t want Him out of my life, I urge others let Christ be a reality in your life.
March 26th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Hey Sher, your Testimony is a blessing. I am so excited about the way you are just growing to leaps and bounds in the Lord. Keep on keeping it on by staying close to the Lord.
March 26th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
May God continue to bless you Sher. Keep on living the purpose-driven life and sharing your Testimony. Continue to be a blessing to others as you have been to me.
March 26th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Thank you soo very much for sharing ur experience and Testimony, Sher. U have no idea what it has done for a spirit that has fallen and a body that lacks the drive needed to push towards the finish line. Ur words have reminded me that there IS a greater Being who will not leave me nor forsake me regardless of how rocky life’s journey may get.
March 27th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Sher I am truly moved by your powerful words and your astounding faith in God.You are indeed a remarkable person who no doubt God is using to touch the lives of others.Example is the greatest teacher and my sis I encourage you to continue to let your light so shine before men so that they may see your goods and glorify the Father who is in heaven.Your testomony has been a blessing to me and I am sure to others.May you be continually blessed.
March 27th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
truly touching….honest and genuine and encouraging. i thank God for you Sherieka
March 28th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Sher you brought me to tears. I am here thinkin of the many times I have felt so despondent, yet always the Lord sends someone or something along to tell me that for every thing there is a reason and as long as I have the faith in him, he will not fail me. Thank you for reminding me that difficult moments do not call for self-deprecation but rather it calls for a roborant faith in God the almighty. I love you girl.. You have shared in some of what i call ‘my challenging moments’ and you always provided words of encouragement. Continue to be blessed and a blessing!!!
March 28th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
ey look here yu Testimony reach mi, all goosebumps an ting….of all the exciting things you said wat lingers is how amazing God’s love is!!! it jus doesnt stop weirding me out! lol.God is love 1 John 4:8. Hallelujah!
March 29th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
it is so wonderful that you shared your Testimony!!!!! i thank God for you and i am encouraged by your faithfulness and may you continue to grow in His grace and allow Him to use you everyday, that you may experience His abundant life that he promised!!!thanks for being true!!!!
April 2nd, 2007 at 10:41 am
Thanks Sherieka for sharing your Testimony of how God moved to keep you from going down the wrong path. I am greatly encouraged to draw closer to Him and make my life-walk more real. Your experience of how God has used you, as you have made yourself available to Him has inspired me to walk closer to Him availing myself to be used for His purpose and let His light shine thru me. Continue to fight the good fight of faith!!!!Bless
April 5th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Sherieka…your Testimony is such a blessing and will continue to be a blessing as you soar higher and higher in Christ. I thank God for your life. Continue pressing on my sister for that day when you will hear “Well Done Thou Good and Faithful Servant.”
April 21st, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Your testamony has been such a blessing Sher. Bouy the Lord has really touched your life in a mighty way. I just pray that the Lord will sustain you and keep u focussed on Him. Blessed Love
April 26th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Pretty impressive for you to come out like this i am truly elated by this article/ experience of yours and i will be praying for you and take care, I love you and may God be with you.
May 15th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
hey there Sher - talk about refreshing!! Girl just continue in the grace of our Lord - humm.. I can identify with so much you have said.
God continue to use you virtuous woman -
Love u girl - in the faculty, its such an encouragement to see another child of God walking the coridors..
bless up Sher -
your sister,
Johanan
July 17th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
Stay strong, I was really inspired by your Testimony.
November 16th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
Girl, thank you for being obedient to the leading of the Holy Spirit. As you continue to be a blessing to others do not forget the promise over your life. Stay in the solution - the Word and His presence. Thank you for your honesty and sincerity. May the blessings of Almighty God be with you forever. Love you Sis!!!!!!!
January 11th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Very encouraging Testimony, may the continue continue to use you, to fulfill his purpose in your life.
March 17th, 2008 at 9:15 am
hey, cuz its good to know that u r standing for christ in all that u do.
for in life there is no one or anything greater that him that lives and dies for ous
April 4th, 2008 at 5:59 am
God is truly awesome, and this is attested in your Testimony.May you never lose sight of Him!
September 8th, 2009 at 4:37 am
it is now 4.30 am the 8 of sep 2009
life can be trouble some at times i have bean trying to live a christian life for as long as i can remember but some times it seems like GOD have forgotten all about me some of the time i ask my self who am i its bean a fight between good and evil when you walk on the road the girls are so undress make you want to go out of your way but he is able i read your latter and amaze by it thanks for the word
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Sherika your Testimony was such a blessing to me.It is indeed great when a christian can admit openly about his / her shortcomings in the christian Life. I too have my challenges but inspite of all this, the Lord has been sustaining me and I begged Him so much with tears, to help me with my spritual growth which on my part I would have to show great efforts in so doing.
Continue striving in the Lord as I am encouraging myself also.