I lived the first 14 years of my life fearful of my future. I was insecure of who I was, concerned of what others thought of me, conscious about my actions, and was scared to be alone. I was very much afraid of uncertainties and going into high school did not help much. My self-concept depended on how my friends perceived me. A slight comment or criticism would immediately bring me into distress and discontent.

I was born and raised as a Catholic and my Christian life only consisted of knowing God’s existence, going to mass every Sunday and saying prayers only asking for my selfish needs. High school was a time of fear and I was a girl who walked on her own and very much needed a Savior.

Not until I received my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ - the One who is enthralled by my beauty, concerned about my life and gave up His life for me - on October 1997. I have found the Greatest Love of all who set me free and washed away my tears. I now wake up in the morning with an unspeakable joy and a smile on my face knowing that I have a purpose and that I could live an abundant life. In Him, I found contentment, peace and happiness that this world cannot give. I know that God has a plan for me, plans to prosper me and not harm me, plans to give me hope and future (Jeremiah 29:11). Going to church has so much more meaning now as I am learning from God. I now desire to do His will and long to be in His presence everyday of my life. I yearn to glorify His name, to be His living witness and to be a display of His splendor.

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord in all You do; lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths straight.”