From Liquor Jokes to Gospel Content: Tommy and Sonet's Miraculous Testimony
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On JustGospel's Testimony Tuesday with Carlett, Sonet Shields from Hope and Harmony Group shared the powerful story of how God saved her husband Tommy from alcoholism and restored their marriage through radical obedience and faith.
Parallel Lives Colliding
Sonet and Tommy first met 24 years ago before losing contact when she went to nursing school. Remarkably, they married different partners the same year, had children born the same years, divorced the same year, and remarried around the same time. After Tommy's wife passed away and Sonet's husband left for another woman, Tommy found her on Facebook. He bought her CD as an excuse to reconnect, becoming her biggest fan at every performance.
The Hidden Addiction
Sonet didn't know Tommy was an alcoholic. He drank Sprite Zero when they reconnected. But one innocent suggestion—"let's have a Red Square"—triggered relapse. Tommy spiraled into severe alcoholism, drinking 30-liter crates of beer in three-day periods with his father. He became "unhygienic," thin as a twig, losing all body mass. His face bloodied from falls, he lived like a bum.
Tommy told Sonet he wanted divorce to pursue an online relationship. He left his wedding ring on her bedside table. Sonet's children, now Christians, said she could divorce under biblical grounds.
The Fast That Changed Everything
But when Tommy looked at her helplessly—eyes begging for help though words said "I asked for this"—Sonet saw something. She went to God. For the first time in her life, this "big girl" who loves food fasted for six days on water only. She made it an oath: "If I eat, I choose the devil. If I fast, I choose God."
During those six days, every digital platform showed messages about wives' roles and how believers can save unbelieving partners. God was preparing her.
The Obedient Prayer
That Sunday in church, the sermon was "More Mileage for Your Marriage." Sonet stood crying, makeup streaming, when she felt—not heard—God's command: "Go into that flat and pray loud for both of them."
Tommy and his father locked themselves in the flat to drink. When Sonet called, Tommy said no—his father was sleeping. But miraculously, as she drove away, drunk Tommy knocked her window: "Come, my father is awake."
She prayed over them holding their hands. Tommy, completely drunk, cried as she prayed. She kissed their foreheads: "Please don't believe the lies the devil tells you."
The Miraculous Invitation
Monday morning, God spoke to Sonet's soul: "Invite your husband back without any evidence. Show me you believe I'm saving your marriage."
For the first time in 18 months of separation, she WhatsApped: "Good morning, my husband. Do you want to move back home?"
Tommy knew: accepting meant choosing marriage over liquor. After typing a long time, his response came: "Yes, please."
Instant Deliverance
Sonet ran to get her father-in-law's wheelchair, fetched Tommy's clothes, and brought him home. That night, God saved Tommy from alcoholism with zero withdrawal symptoms—no shaking, nothing. Within two months, Tommy's body healed completely.
Total Transformation
Tommy's TikTok and Facebook changed from 90% liquor jokes to 100% gospel content—immediately. His entire online presence transformed overnight.
The Message: Don't divorce. Go to God. Whatever addiction you face, God can deliver instantly through obedient faith.
Parallel Lives Colliding
Sonet and Tommy first met 24 years ago before losing contact when she went to nursing school. Remarkably, they married different partners the same year, had children born the same years, divorced the same year, and remarried around the same time. After Tommy's wife passed away and Sonet's husband left for another woman, Tommy found her on Facebook. He bought her CD as an excuse to reconnect, becoming her biggest fan at every performance.
The Hidden Addiction
Sonet didn't know Tommy was an alcoholic. He drank Sprite Zero when they reconnected. But one innocent suggestion—"let's have a Red Square"—triggered relapse. Tommy spiraled into severe alcoholism, drinking 30-liter crates of beer in three-day periods with his father. He became "unhygienic," thin as a twig, losing all body mass. His face bloodied from falls, he lived like a bum.
Tommy told Sonet he wanted divorce to pursue an online relationship. He left his wedding ring on her bedside table. Sonet's children, now Christians, said she could divorce under biblical grounds.
The Fast That Changed Everything
But when Tommy looked at her helplessly—eyes begging for help though words said "I asked for this"—Sonet saw something. She went to God. For the first time in her life, this "big girl" who loves food fasted for six days on water only. She made it an oath: "If I eat, I choose the devil. If I fast, I choose God."
During those six days, every digital platform showed messages about wives' roles and how believers can save unbelieving partners. God was preparing her.
The Obedient Prayer
That Sunday in church, the sermon was "More Mileage for Your Marriage." Sonet stood crying, makeup streaming, when she felt—not heard—God's command: "Go into that flat and pray loud for both of them."
Tommy and his father locked themselves in the flat to drink. When Sonet called, Tommy said no—his father was sleeping. But miraculously, as she drove away, drunk Tommy knocked her window: "Come, my father is awake."
She prayed over them holding their hands. Tommy, completely drunk, cried as she prayed. She kissed their foreheads: "Please don't believe the lies the devil tells you."
The Miraculous Invitation
Monday morning, God spoke to Sonet's soul: "Invite your husband back without any evidence. Show me you believe I'm saving your marriage."
For the first time in 18 months of separation, she WhatsApped: "Good morning, my husband. Do you want to move back home?"
Tommy knew: accepting meant choosing marriage over liquor. After typing a long time, his response came: "Yes, please."
Instant Deliverance
Sonet ran to get her father-in-law's wheelchair, fetched Tommy's clothes, and brought him home. That night, God saved Tommy from alcoholism with zero withdrawal symptoms—no shaking, nothing. Within two months, Tommy's body healed completely.
Total Transformation
Tommy's TikTok and Facebook changed from 90% liquor jokes to 100% gospel content—immediately. His entire online presence transformed overnight.
The Message: Don't divorce. Go to God. Whatever addiction you face, God can deliver instantly through obedient faith.
