PHOTOSInside Demi Lovato's Spiritual Trip To Israel — 'I've Never Felt More Renewed In My Life'
Demi Lovato jetted off to Israel recently and has been nonstop sharing photos of her scenic trip. The "Cool for the Summer" singer detailed her spiritual, physical and emotional journey she took to the Middle East in a series of posts on Tuesday, October 1.
The 27-year-old revealed she got baptized in the sacred Jordan River and opened up about it awakening her faith in God. Alongside photos of herself wearing a wet white tee in the river and posing in front of an ancient city, she wrote about how lucky she is to visit "the places I’d read about in the Bible growing up."
"I am an American singer. I was raised Christian and have Jewish ancestors. When I was offered an amazing opportunity to visit the places I’d read about in the Bible growing up, I said yes," the Texas native captioned the photos. "There is something absolutely magical about Israel. I’ve never felt such a sense of spirituality or connection to God…something I’ve been missing for a few years now. Spirituality is so important to me…to be baptized in the Jordan river – the same place Jesus was baptized – I’ve never felt more renewed in my life," she added.
Demi continued, "This trip has been so important for my well-being, my heart, and my soul. I’m grateful for the memories made and the opportunity to be able to fill the God-sized hole in my heart. Thank you for having me, Israel ?."
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The Disney Channel alum also visited the Yad Vashem: The World Holocaust Center in Jerusalem and the Shalva National Center, which helps children with disabilities.
"My heart was absolutely broken in Yad Vashem. This was such a beautiful tribute and a reminder that we can never forget," she wrote next to a photo of the Holocaust memorial. Her manager, Scooter Braun, commented, "Thank you for never forgetting."
At the Shalva National Center, Demi took photos with children as she gave them hugs. In another snap, she adorably hugged a little girl in the center's playroom. "While I was over there I fell in love with this little beauty at the Shalva National Center. What an amazing center for children with special needs ?," Demi wrote.
The pop star has endured several health issues over the last year. In July 2018, Demi overdosed and was rushed to the hospital. Weeks later, she checked into a rehab facility to get healthy.
