If you've had situations in your life that you felt were overwhelming, too far out there, or broke you into pieces then you're the perfect candidate to be used by God. He can use those experiences to be a great blessing to His kingdom. Your persecution wasn't sent to kill you but to push you further, take you higher, and to benefit the life of another. Because you made it through them God can now use you. I'm also a living witness that God can and will use us for His glory.