Courtney Geels

Last night I was assaulted in New York City. I was cursed at, pushed around, and beaten. An unfortunate day that ended with an ambulance ride to the ER. I was surround by a mob. I was hit at least four different times that we can count by three different people. And I dodged a few other blows. At another point, I was surrounded by several people and I got hit across the face, a sucker punch from behind me. This interaction is primarily recorded on my phone which they hit out of my hand and stole. I did sustain a very hard blow to the head. As a survivor of a traumatic brain injury, we are praying this hit will not bring permanent damage. I do have some blurred vision, extreme light sensitivity, and severe eye pain right now. Why would someone do this? It was simply because I would dare to have a discussion with them and hold opinions like, “the Bible is 100% true” or “atheism isn’t logical” or “pre-born babies should be allowed to live." I was hit on the upper part of my cheek. When Jesus says to turn the other cheek, I don’t believe he meant try to get hit again. I believe he meant don’t give up on them. Try again. Continue to show them love even if they reject you. I want to say I hold no hate in my heart. I want every person in that mob to know Jesus. To know his love, his salvation, and his truth. Because when they know the truth, the truth will set them free! Please pray for healing for my eyes, that we find these people, recover my phone, and that the truth will set them free. Onward!