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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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Apr052013

The Mountaintop through the Clouds

Susan Washington

You know I have been in a lot of thought lately about God’s plan for my life. Just last year HE clearly showed me what my mission was and HE has confirmed it repeatedly: I am to be a speaker sharing my story and write my book. When HE showed me the sign in the photo where I am praying it was an amazing encounter with HIM.

That day I had cried out to God after seeing two homeless men who were hungry, thirsty, and broken asking HIM if me being a speaker and writing a book was enough when there is such pain in the world. I felt so very selfish but when I got home HE showed me the picture where the sign says “You are now entering your mission field” I was blown away. In reality it was my mountaintop experience. There is no doubt in my mind that I heard this from HIM and before June 7^th I would have screamed it from the mountaintops but then Alexis died. This turned my world upside down and was so sudden and unexpected. I have tried to cling to what I heard from HIM and not doubt HIS plan but I do because so many unexpected things happened that weren’t in MY plan. And with that sentence I see my problem: My Plan compared to God’s Plan. God is and has been clear on my mission and what I am to do. What is unclear is the way this is going to happen. Life is a journey and what the Lord hasn’t shown me is the road that will get me to the top of my mountain so to speak.

As I was thinking of this I remembered when I traveled to Colorado last year at this time and looked out at the beautiful mountains. On one cloudy day I could see the mountain tops through the clouds but you couldn’t see how you could get up to the top of the mountain. And I think that is how God works in our lives. He graciously gives us these experiences so we are able to navigate the many valleys in our lives, not so we can stay on the mountain. He gives us the vision or dream but we have to trust HIM on HIS timing and the way he will lead us up our mountain so we can achieve HIS and therefore our dream.

It was really a beautiful picture in my mind.

This photo represents what HE showed me: ))

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