FAITH UNFOLDING: EDGHIE MAYONI'S TESTIMONY
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By: Edghie Mayoni
This is the testimony of Edghie Mayoni, one of the newest members of the EFC Powerhouse family. With a heart full of gratitude, she shares her story as a living witness to God’s amazing faithfulness, relentless love, and power to restore a life that once drifted far from Him.
I was raised in a Christian family and grew up in the Evangelical FREE Church. I was actively involved in ministry, but as I got older, my heart slowly drifted toward the world. What once felt vibrant in my faith began to fade as I pursued my own path.
When I entered college, I stopped attending church. Life became busy with studies, and eventually, work. I have been working in the food industry, where Sundays are the busiest days, making it difficult to attend worship services. Over time, this became one of the reasons I stopped growing in my relationship with the Lord.
As I drifted further away, I became vulnerable to the enemy’s lies. I made many wrong choices and even struggled with an identity crisis. Later, I began working on a cruise ship. On the outside, life seemed good—I had many friends, I could provide for my family, and I could afford the things I wanted. But deep inside, I felt empty. I knew something was missing, yet I chose to ignore it and continued living without God.
Still, God remained faithful.
Despite my distance from Him, He continued to bless me and show me favor. At times, I felt unworthy of everything I was receiving, yet He kept reminding me that He was still there, waiting for me to return. But I continued to harden my heart.
Then one day, I met a woman named Jeniza, one of the leaders of a fellowship group on the ship. This fellowship was like a church onboard—a place where crew members gathered to hear the Gospel, worship, and pray. She invited me many times, but I kept refusing. I believed I had gone too far, that I was no longer worthy to come back to God.
Not long after, I became seriously ill—and it changed everything.
I could barely breathe due to severe congestion, and even breathing through my mouth was not enough because my lungs were filled with mucus. I experienced panic attacks, especially in the middle of the night. I would wake up around 2 or 3 a.m., gasping for air, and rush to the open deck just to breathe. I was examined by the ship’s doctor three times and given several days off—something that rarely happens. I took all the prescribed medications, but nothing improved. I still couldn’t breathe properly, couldn’t sleep, and developed anxiety.
I prayed for healing, but it felt like God was silent.
After almost a week with no improvement, I became afraid. I even considered requesting to go home because I felt like I might die—and I didn’t want to die far from my family.
Then one night, everything changed. I broke down and asked myself, “If I die today, will I go to heaven?” Deep inside, I knew the answer was no. I realized that my friends couldn’t save me. Money couldn’t save me. So I knelt down and cried out to God like a child. Even as I struggled to breathe, I poured out everything to Him. I prayed, “Lord, heal me. Only You can heal me. I surrender my life to You again. I will follow You and use my life for Your kingdom.”
In that moment, memories of my past flooded my mind—every mistake, every sin since I had turned away from Him. But instead of condemnation, I felt His comfort. I felt a deep sense of release as I fully surrendered my life back to Him.
Then, a miracle happened.
Within three days, my condition began to improve. I could finally sleep. I could breathe normally again. Soon, I fully recovered. I knew it was God who healed me and gave me another chance at life. From that moment, everything changed. I experienced a true spiritual revival. I felt freedom from the bondage of sin. I made the decision to end a past relationship, and by God’s grace, I was also able to lead my former partner to Jesus. Today, we both stand firm in the truth that our identity is in Christ.
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27
I began attending fellowship regularly, spending time in prayer and devotion. Along with others, we formed a small group and held Bible studies three times a week in our cabin. There was a deep hunger in our hearts for God’s Word and His presence.
I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Despite everything I had done, God patiently waited for me to return.
Now, I cannot stop sharing the Gospel. I share it with my coworkers, and even when it became an issue at work, I continued because I know this is my calling. I told myself that even if I lose my job because of sharing God’s Word, it is worth it. The Lord is with me.
God has also used me to encourage my family to return to Him. Today, we hold weekly Bible studies at home. Wherever I go—whether on the street or in daily conversations—I boldly and openly share the Gospel. I have witnessed the powerful work of the Holy Spirit, not only in my life but also in the lives of the people around me.
This is what I’ve learned:
No one is too far from God.
No matter how far we have gone, He is able to bring us back into His presence. He does not count how many times we fall or how broken we have become. He is simply waiting—with open arms—for us to return.
In this world, surrender often leads to punishment. But with God, surrender leads to freedom—a freedom that nothing in this world can ever compare to.
As a public declaration of her renewed faith in Christ, Edghie Mayoni was baptized on April 9, 2026, during a special event held by Women of the Word—EFC’s women’s ministry. Her life now stands as a testimony of God’s saving grace, restoring power, and unfailing love.
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