Bertha, born in November 1888, struggled through most of her young life with doubts about her salvation. She had a habit of going forward at every altar call because she never felt she had a true relationship with Jesus. She excelled in school and Sunday School. She worked harder than everyone else, memorized whole passages of Scripture when only one verse was required, and topped her class in every subject. Yet, the gnawing sense of not truly knowing Jesus continued to haunt her.
Her whole family attended church, but they were not enthusiastic believers until one fateful summer when they all attended a revival meeting. From that time forward, Bertha became a new woman. She began an earnest schedule of two hours of private prayer each day and daily walks with the Lord.
Bertha became a powerhouse for Jesus, serving more than 40 years on the mission field. After returning home, she spent the next 38 years busier than ever in the service of Jesus.
Listen to the remarkable story of Bertha Smith. It is one you will not soon forget.
Resources:
10 Women Who Changed the World by Daniel L. Skin
Women of Awakenings by Lewis and Betty Drummond
Miss Bertha: Woman of Revival by Lewis Drummond
How the Spirit Filled My Life: Bertha Smit
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