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Former “American Idol” contestant Mandisa Hundley opens up to ESSENCE.com about her amazing weight loss.
“When I auditioned for ‘American Idol’ Simon Cowell told me I had a pretty face and I was so happy that he didn’t talk about my weight,” says Mandisa. “But when I was home watching the auditions with my friends he made a comment like, ’We’re going to have to build a bigger stage,’ and my heart broke. Right then me and my friends prayed that God would have mercy on him and give me the strength to forgive him and I did.”
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gal u ve come thru & u are stil overcoming more way 2 go! thats what i call victory now lets see who will rise against u when CHRIST is for u love u
Posted at 8:37AM on November 12th 2009 by m sheila
What a testimony of your faith in Christ. I too have had to forgive others including my ex-husband for his hurtful comments about my weight. But to God be the Glory, He will restore to me all those years I lost to childhood abuse and low self-esteem. I am being still and waiting on the Lord. His timing is perfect. You look awesome, what an accomplishment, to God be the Glory!!!! I love your annointed voice, so encouraging.
Posted at 7:16PM on October 11th 2009 by Robin McElrath