Out of Darkness: A Journey into God's Marvelous Light - Paperback

by Mahesh Basavapura Shivashankar (Author)

My Entire life, I worked in the IT Field. Somewhere, I knew I was different and unable to blend in. I always received the thought that I was born for something big, saying "Welfare of the world".

On January 21, 2000, during a full lunar eclipse, I committed my first sexual sin. After that event, my life changed direction as I began experiencing spiritual warfare through near-death experiences, financial struggles, loss of interest in daily life, addictions, psychological trauma, and physical pains.

I was not aware until November 21, 2022, that by my actions years earlier, I had opened the door for the enemy, the devil and his demons to attack my life spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially. The lack of peace, joy, and happiness led me to lose interest in life. However, God had a plan: He placed me in my family bloodline to break generational curses where the enemy had a stronghold.

My life is a Living Testimony of God's Power and his faithfulness, how every attack from the enemy has backfired on the enemy camp, and how God can use evil for good by maintaining control over it to accomplish a higher purpose, often leading to salvation, justice, or spiritual growth.

Examples include the story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery but later saved his family from famine, and the crucifixion of Jesus.

This is seen as an act of evil used by God for the salvation of humanity. Romans 8:28 ("all things work together for good for those who love God") and Genesis 50:20 ("you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good").

Abraham's ancestors, including his father Terah, were idol makers who sold idols. They were worshipping other gods before God called Abraham.

The same goes for my life.

My Story is God's Story for His Glory.