Life is complicated as it is, but knowing GOD makes life easier to live with

By Beloved Sis. JASMINE KANG-OWAN — Baguio City, Philipppines
Last updated on 05 Dec 2008

First of all, I want to give praise to our Mighty Lord Jesus. Secondly, greetings to our dearly Honorable Pastor Wilde E. Almeda, our late Asst. Pastor Lina C. Almeda and to all our brethren globally.

I was born not knowing the real GOD. I've always heard "there is GOD" but I never had insight about HIM. Until time came when my mother was invaded by a disease unknown to medical science. We sought treatment from different medical specialists. She underwent two operations and different kinds of medical therapies. We even consulted quack doctors and other religious groups but we failed in finding cure for my mum. Our family was holistically drained, especially my mum. She was ready to give up and let death come along. Then we heard about Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry, they will be having a crusde at the Melvin Jones Grandstand (year 1997). We entered to find cure for my mother's disease, instead we found GOD. In that moment, we have opened a new chapter in our lives. I have witnessed how my mum got better and better everyday. She had a better outlook in life. She craved for the knowledge of God's Word and was very thankful for that knowledge. Her spiritual blessing reflected on her physical, emotional and mental being. How she rose from the pit of darkness gave new hope in us. The relationship that I build with GOD through time makes me a better person. It gives me security, believing that I can surpass any block that will come my way. I consider it as a privilege, living my life according to HIS law because I know the best of life is yet to come. The happiness I am feeling everyday, believing that GOD is with me in my journey, is the greatest satisfaction. Life is complicated as it is, but knowing GOD makes life easier to live with. It is by believing wherein you will see what one's faith in GOD can bring in your life.

I want to thank our LORD JESUS for continually showering me with HIS blessings. HE is always there guiding me in doing the right thing; comforting me when I feel so depressed; giving me strength in surpassing all the troubles I have had. Also, this day, I am very thankful because I am celebrating my 22nd year in life. A life growing with our dearly GOD is beyond incomparable because the happiness, peace, hope, understanding, blessings and love HE gives me and my family are such an incredible opportunity. With that, I want to give HIM praise and honor. The last 11 years and running in serving HIM have been a wonderful life. Even with our shortcomings, HE is always there.

Praise the LORD! HALLELUJAH!!! All the glory and honor are only for our dearly GOD.

Amen.