Jesus carried me through that difficult experience by comforting me and rebuilding me but at the same time, I also turned to drugs and alcohol to get me through. In early 1997, as I grew closer to God. I started to experience something that could only be described as a soft pulsating wind that blows through my ears. It comes and goes as I pray.

Late one night, I experienced an extremely strong presence of God. I was sitting down reflecting, when the wind came. It grew stronger and stronger until it reached a point where I could understand what God was trying to communicate to me.

It was not in words but just somehow 'knowing' what he meant. He took complete control over my thoughts. I was petrified at first as he disciplined me over my drug habit. I was frightened of the overwhelming power of him. I knew he could just take my life away in an instant. I felt like a child again in trouble with my father as God warned me about my life. I sat there fearful, just nodding my head continuously. I knew what he was telling me and why it was wrong. I repeatedly said, "Ok! Ok! I understand! I will stop! Just don't harm me! I will change!"

Then I looked over to a picture of Jesus by my bed. The power was then transferred from above me and started coming from the picture. I was drawn over to it and knelt before it. Still trembling, I started to feel God's love and care which made me feel more relaxed. Then God gave me a message, not in words, just that 'knowing'. It was something of this meaning, "It is you, I have chosen you. I want to use you, but you have to work hard and clean up your life, quit the marijuana." This kept repeating over and over again.

Then that wind gradually softened and the messages ceased. I remained kneeling before the picture of Jesus for most of the night in total amazement. I was so touched and honoured and I knew then, what it really meant to be saved.

Since then, I gradually repented. It took awhile and I fell many times, but I made it out. If ever I spoke about this, I'm sure most people would blame the drugs, but, I know it was God. Also, I still get the wind when I pray. Since that single experience, my life has been totally transformed and greatly blessed. I still do not fully understand my calling, but it has so far lead me to Flame Ministries International, which has brought me much closer to God.

Damien Doherty

Damien has since written a most inspiring poem about his journey to hell and back again called The Two Gates. He has also completed our Set My People On Fire and devoted his life to write and play for Christ. He joined the Flame Music Ministry called fmm and has written and produced songs related to Jesus saving grace on a CD called my WORD the MESSAGE.

He has also written and produced Musical Productions and Gospel Dramas which have been performed in Western Australia. His vision is to write and produce of full length musical drama on God's saving power based on his own experiences. Damien is also on the leadership team of the Flame Youth Ministry.

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