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Apisit discusses his Thai-American background and how he was raised Buddhist. He shares early experiences with supernatural events in his childhood home, including hearing voices and seeing doors close on their own.
Apisit explains that traditional Buddhism focuses on minimizing suffering but lacks a personal God. He learns about folk Buddhism which incorporates local spiritual beliefs. In college, he is first introduced to Jesus but remains resistant, feeling committed to his Buddhist identity.
Apisit describes his struggles with depression and OCD during college. He sought medical and therapeutic help, but also deepened his Buddhist practices. When he was 25, he went to a therapist and was told it was a Christian facility. Although hesitant, he was desperate for help, and this led to an improvement in his mental health.
Apisit recounts seeing a shadow figure at age 30 while pursuing his graduate degree. Following this encounter, he consults a monk who advises him to share his merit with the spirit. This attempt leads to two weeks of intense cold and increased supernatural occurrences, leading him to seek refuge elsewhere.
Driving home one night, distressed by the ongoing spiritual disturbances, Apisit hears a preacher on the radio whose words resonate with him. Taking it as a sign, he attends a church service where he is overcome with emotion during worship. The sermon on demons further convinces him that his experiences are real.
After a terrifying paranormal experience at home, Apisit prays for help and the next day accepts Jesus Christ after talking with a pastor. He describes feeling a physical manifestation of the Holy Spirit entering his body, pushing out the negative presence, and leading to a series of miraculous events.
Apisit recounts waking up the next morning with a profound sense of clarity and joy. He emphasizes the importance of considering the eternal, just as much as one considers earthly investments and shares his journey towards knowing God. He discusses his parents initial acceptance and later concerns, and how his understanding of God's love transformed his prayers for them.
Apisit concludes by encouraging viewers to put their trust in Jesus, emphasizing that salvation is a free gift. He illustrates God's fairness and love, highlighting that only through Christ's sacrifice can one atone for their sins. He shares his experience and encourages everyone to look into it.