Crushed For Change by Candice Japhta is a heartfelt, faith-filled journey of healing, transformation, and divine purpose. Released on 28 September 2024, this powerful book invites readers into a sacred space where pain is not the end, but the beginning of change.Through vulnerable storytelling and reflective letters to God, Candice shares her personal process of being "crushed"-emotionally, physically, and spiritually. She takes us through real-life seasons of loss, challenge, and deep internal conflict, yet through it all, her message remains clear: what seems like breaking is often God's way of shaping us for something greater.This book is not just a memoir; it's a testimony. Candice reveals how pressure and hardship-like the crushing of olives to release oil or the pressing of grapes to produce wine-are used by God to draw out the richness within us. Her story reminds us that purpose often comes from the very places we'd rather avoid, and that divine transformation usually starts with surrender.Each chapter is infused with wisdom and insight, ending with heartfelt prayers and letters to God that give readers permission to reflect on their own pain, hopes, and unanswered questions. These conversations with God are raw, beautiful, and deeply relatable-creating space for readers to grieve, to heal, and to trust again.Crushed For Change is especially powerful for women navigating transition, uncertainty, or a spiritual crossroads. It's a reminder that God does His deepest work in hidden places, and that our seasons of crushing are not wasted-they are sacred. Candice speaks from experience, showing that even the most painful moments can be the very soil where purpose takes root.The timing of the book's release-on Candice's birthday-marks more than a launch; it represents personal rebirth, prophetic alignment, and the beginning of a movement. Her voice is authentic, compassionate, and prophetic, calling readers to rise from the ashes of disappointment and become who they were always meant to be.With Scripture, personal testimony, and spiritual encouragement woven throughout, Crushed For Change will resonate with anyone who has asked, "Why me, Lord?" and longs for assurance that God is still working behind the scenes. It is a call to embrace the process, trust the crushing, and believe again.This is not a book you simply read-it's one you feel. A guide, a comfort, and a mirror for the soul, Crushed For Change will minister to hearts and ignite hope in dry places. For anyone walking through the fire or standing in the aftermath of pain, Candice's story is a reminder: You're not being destroyed. You're being transformed. Candice Japhta is a Christian author, speaker, and content creator based in Cape Town, South Africa. Born in Elsies River on the Cape Flats and later raised in a more affluent area after the end of apartheid, her life reflects a journey of transformation shaped by faith, hardship, and hope.She is the author of Crushed For Change, a powerful autobiographical book released in 2024 that captures her personal healing and the redemptive work of God through trials. Candice uses her platform to speak into the lives of women and families, often drawing from her own experiences to encourage faith, obedience, and purpose.She has been interviewed on well-known Cape Town radio stations, including CCFM and Cape Pulpit, and continues to share her story through community events, podcasts, and social media.Above all, the compass of her life is obedience to the voice of God-because we never truly know what's riding on it.
