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"Susan DeFace Washington is the real deal. She is one of the most powerful, heartwarming, spirit filled speakers we have been blessed to hear. Women of all ages were blessed by her testimony and her message of hope, forgiveness and God's redeeming love for all people no matter the circumstances in your past or present situation. We have had many speakers for our Women's Events at First Baptist Church Carrollton and I can honestly say Susan ranks as one of the most outstanding speakers we have had."

- Beverly Anderson, Women's Ministry Coorinator for First Baptist Church of Carrollton

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"I have practiced criminal law for over twenty years, as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, and I have witnessed up-close the devastating consequences of drug addiction. Prison has a way of getting your attention, and yet, I have seen many disingenuous and counterfeit “jailhouse conversions” in desperate attempts to game the system and receive leniency. I can assure you, there is nothing fake or phony about Susan and her relationship with, and devotion to, Jesus Christ.

Through faith and perseverance, she has found transforming freedom and undeniable peace and purpose. Susan is the real deal and she possesses a compelling life story and inspiring testimony of God’s unconditional love, saving grace and redemptive power."

- Joe Shearin, Criminal Defense Attorney

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We recently had Susan DeFace Washington come and speak at our monthly ladies group at our church. After speaking with Susan to learn more about her story, I couldn’t wait to have her present to our ladies.

When the day finally came, Susan brought her support team, Power Point, and an infectious spirit. Susan was very open and willing to share her story. Her transparency gave us a glimpse into her world that began with pain, lies, and sadness but ends in the victory and joy that can only come from having a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Her story communicated so many things in such a short time. Her story communicates the power of hope, forgiveness, and how nothing we can do will separate us from the love of Jesus.

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"I have had the opportunity to hear Susan DeFace Washington speak on more than one occasion. After hearing her story, all I could think was that it was one of the most courageous testimonies I have ever heard. She is living proof of God’s power and grace."

- Randy Smith of First Baptist Church of Allen

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Thursday

Nov222012

BUT IF NOT

Susan Washington

If this be so, our God whom we serve IS ABLE to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. BUT IF NOT, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”

Daniel 3:17-18

I have always loved this story in Daniel and the words BUT IF NOT made a huge impact on me because I understood there a...re times God may choose not to deliver his believers. I always admired the trust, faith, and belief Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had regardless of their outcome. Their trust was in the Lord !!!

I want be a BUT IF NOT kind of believer like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who had a steadfast belief that God could deliver them. Yet even if God did not, they still remained faithful and true to Him, knowing He is their ultimate deliverer. Someone with that kind of faith can’t be defeated because their hope is not in worldly deliverance, but in the ultimate deliverance that Christ will bring when He comes to rule, and sin and death are no more. A "but if not" Christian stands boldly in the face of any circumstance, committed to trusting God's ultimate deliverance, no matter what they are experiencing.

That is the kind of believer I strive to be trusting HIM completely knowing he can deliver me from any circumstance BUT IF NOT trusting HIS perfect planThat is the kind of believer I strive to be trusting HIM completely knowing he can deliver me from any circumstance BUT IF NOT trusting HIS perfect plan. That is the kind of believer I strive to be trusting HIM completely knowing he can deliver me from any circumstance BUT IF NOT trusting HIS perfect plan.

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