On Tuesday, 11th February, Mrs Nanda Bezerra held the Women’s Night at the Cathedral of Miracles in London. There was great anticipation for this meeting, and one attendee, Claire, shared her expectations beforehand.
Claire expressed, “I expect to learn how to become a better woman because every time I attend a women’s meeting, I discover something about myself that I didn’t realise was there. Sometimes, I think I’m okay, but God always reveals something I need to work on, so I expect the same this time. I arrived early so I could sit at the front and avoid distractions because I want to receive everything God has for me.”
Mrs. Nanda opened the meeting by addressing the topic of justice. She stated, “Justice is something that we all want. It is in our nature, but we live in a world full of injustice. Let’s go back to the beginning—when God created man and woman.”
She illustrated her point by comparing God’s preparation for Adam and Eve to how parents prepare for a newborn baby. Before their child arrives, they prepare the room, buy clothes, and get everything ready. Similarly, before creating Adam and Eve, God prepared a perfect place for them—the Garden of Eden. This paradise was free of injustice, pain, and suffering. However, when sin entered the world, everything changed. Adam and Eve had to leave paradise, stepping into a world ruled by evil, where injustice began.
Mrs. Nanda related this to the attendees, explaining that many of us experience pain, rejection, or betrayal from an early age. She shared a personal story from her childhood when she suffered from an illness that made it difficult to breathe. One night, when she called for her mother’s help, her mother dismissed her, thinking she was being a nuisance. This moment created deep emotional wounds, leading to resentment and a strained relationship with her mother for years.
She then asked the audience, “What about you? Can you remember a moment when injustice happened to you? The pain we carry from these moments affects us in ways we don’t even realise.”
Mrs. Nanda explained how pain shapes our beliefs and actions. Many women build emotional walls, saying, “I don’t need a man,” or they develop a defensive mindset due to past wounds. However, she emphasised that seeking our own justice only leads to more suffering. Instead, we should seek God’s justice, as taught in Matthew 6:33:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
One of the key ways to embrace God’s justice is through forgiveness. Mrs. Nanda acknowledged that forgiveness is one of the hardest things God asks us to do. When we are betrayed, lied to, or mistreated, our natural reaction is anger and a desire for revenge. However, true healing comes when we choose to forgive. She shared her personal struggle with forgiveness toward her mother. After years of resentment, she finally chose to pray for her. At first, it was difficult, but once she did, she felt a burden lift, and the pain that had controlled her for years lost its power.
She reminded the attendees that forgiveness is not about excusing the injustice but about releasing it to God. His justice is greater than ours. She quoted Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:22-23:
“…If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness…”
Mrs. Nanda encouraged the women to reflect on whether they wanted to live in light or darkness. Holding onto pain, anger, and resentment leads to darkness, but choosing God’s justice through forgiveness fills us with light.
The meeting concluded with an opportunity for attendees to come to the Altar to talk to God, and let go of their past hurts.
After the meeting, Lara, one of the attendees, shared her thoughts:
“Attending this women’s meeting taught me the importance of showing compassion, mercy, and forgiveness to others while considering their perspectives in my daily life, as I may not know what experiences have shaped them or what struggles they have faced before their words or actions hurt me. These meetings are invaluable because we, as women, face unique challenges. God created us differently, and when I participate in these gatherings, it feels as though His Word is being personally tailored to me.”
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The special meetings will take place until 14th February at the Cathedral of Miracles, located at 232 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 3NX. See schedule below:
Everyone is invited to attend and bring their loved ones that celebrates the faith, perseverance and blessings achieved over these three decades.
