Sitting quietly in my office, I opened a box of guest journals spanning 27 years of Well of Mercy’s history. The pages inside revealed the heartfelt stories of countless visitors who found solace, healing, and renewal in this sacred space. Some entries brought me to tears, sharing profound pain and healing. Others made me want to cheer for triumphs over personal battles.

Finding My Own Transformation

While leafing through a second journal, I stumbled upon an entry I had written in May 2016. In that moment, I was reminded of how deeply Well of Mercy has touched my own life. Just like so many others, I sought peace here and found profound transformation. These stories resonate with me because I, too, have experienced how God’s presence in this space changes lives.

Guest Journals: Testimonies of Transformation

Since our doors opened in 1997, these journals have served as companions to visitors, offering space for private reflection and prayer. Each entry reflects God’s transformative power at work. From struggles to breakthroughs, the common thread throughout these stories is a personal journey of change and renewal, illuminated by God’s grace.

Stories of Healing and Renewal

One guest shared how God’s presence transformed their life:

“Truly God is in this place… sacred space here at the Well. Such a gift to be here again on this my 4th visit. God led me here 4 years ago—exhausted, lost, broken, and in need of strengthening for a weighty journey. It was a filling preparation space for my heart then, and as I return this year, on the 4th anniversary of that 1st visit, I praise Him for how He has been so good, so faithful, so present to me in my journey.”
(September 28, 2013)

Another visitor reflected on finding peace amidst personal battles:

“My second but not last time to Well of Mercy. My stay here was different this time as I struggle with my own personal battles, but God is ever so present here! Whatever you are facing, whatever you are going through, you feel the love and care for you here no matter what place you are coming from.”
(August 7, 2015)

A guest beautifully expressed how the Well provides exactly what’s needed:

“Generally speaking, I never quite know what I am looking for when I come to the Well of Mercy, but inevitably, I always find it. May that also be true for you.”
(December 2, 2023)

27 Years of Transformation and Divine Encounters

These stories, diverse in experience yet unified by transformation, speak to the life-changing power of encountering God at Well of Mercy. The guest journals stand as a powerful testament to how this sacred space offers healing, renewal, and a deeper connection with the Divine.

A Blessing for Your Journey

As we celebrate 27 years of lives changed through God’s presence, we invite you to reflect on these stories. May they inspire you to seek and embrace God’s light on your own journey of transformation.

“Take the light that God has given you here at Well and let it shine wherever you go.”
(June 28, 2015)

Marisa Sellman
Development Director