Aurélie Preston: “I am happy now that I am connected to God”

Aurélie Preston is a completely different woman since her release from police custody in August 2024, as part of a judicial investigation where she proclaims her innocence. If the investigation is still ongoing, the former reality TV candidate has never seemed so serene and fulfilled. The reason? She found faith. Feeling “connected to God”, the 33-year-old French influencer now preaches the good word on social networks. And if Internet users make fun of her or accuse her of wanting to create a buzz with this radical life change, Aurélie doesn't even blame them.

How did this awakening to faith happen to you?

Aurélie Preston: “I had to wake up. I was very unhappy. I was forcing myself to follow a life path that was not mine. And yet God had given me a sign several times: in 2018, I went to Israel to see the tomb of Christ, I have a huge cross tattooed on my back, my name is actually Aurélie Lepêcheur. At the same time, I did reality TV which is a very unhealthy universe. As long as we cannot rise spiritually, the doors remain blocked. Today's generation is over-consumer and people are forgetting what is essential: love. I understood at some point that God loves me, therefore I love myself. And he forgave me for making mistakes. So, the more I forgive my neighbor, the better I live. I finally find peace and rest.”

What is your message now?

“People are having trouble finding peace. I would like them to be able to find themselves and be in agreement with themselves. And let them not hesitate to break their chains. To grow, you have to suffer. Sometimes you have to know how to uproot the things that make us unhappy. And God gave me this strength. Before, I was disconnected from myself. I was bad. Today, I am happy in my life. I managed to stop things that weren't good for me.”

What do you say to those who accuse you of wanting to create buzz with this radical change?

“I just tell them, “Glory to God!” Because it is when we are persecuted that we know that we are on the right path. I am so at peace with myself that I hope that people who criticize me will one day come to me and find peace too. That's all I wish for them. My goal is to help those who need it.”

Why talk about your faith on your social networks?

“In my opinion, social networks are basically demonic. There is a lot of harassment, unhealthy things. So, we might as well use them to spread love, tell people that they can evolve, move forward and forgive those who have hurt them. Let them know that Jesus loves them.”

How did your loved ones react?

“At first, they thought I was crazy. But now they see how peaceful I am. I pray with my grandmother, as well as with my mother with whom I had cut off contact. I apologized to her. I now talk to him every day on the phone. It’s amazing what God unlocks. I never thought I could reconcile with my mother. I didn't want to hear from her anymore. I would like to tell people who are in conflict with others to write them a letter and ask them for forgiveness, because we can also cause pain unintentionally.”

How do you view your journey in reality TV today?

“I think I had to go through this because today I can go and touch people on reality TV. There are some who come to confide in me. I recently prayed for Melanight. After having experienced many different environments, today I can help as many people as possible. I can talk to the harassed, to reality TV contestants, to people who work in the nightlife industry, in fashion, to people who have wanted to die. There are so many unhappy people who need help.”

What are your plans now?

“I am training to become an evangelist. It's a kind of missionary factor. My goal is to preach the word of God throughout the world and ensure that people can find rest in the Lord. I feel like that’s my role. I have been passionate about God for four months. I am connected with him. I lack nothing thanks to him. I no longer have any anxiety and I wish that to everyone.”

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