God turns our Past into a Purpose. - True life story

God turns our Past into a Purpose. Yes ! God turned my Past into a purpose. That is why I am here today. Is 44:2 “He who made me, formed me in my mother’s womb will help me” I was born in a Roman Catholic family. I have 9 siblings. 4 sisters and 5 brothers. I am the youngest in my family. Most pampered child. Though all of us attended church on Sundays we were all living like the rest of them – having a mindset “All Gods are one” • My dad is an alcoholic, he stopped working in his mid-30s after being caught in smuggling. Since then he remained unemployed till his death…He abused my mum with vulgar languages, beat her up most of the time…I always saw my mum in tears…My brothers were addicted to drugs, most of the time I see them indulging in drugs…Regular prison goers….We lived in poverty, my mum struggled her life to feed us and bring us up…A time came, 2 of my brothers who were at 2 different prisons accepted the Lord through the prison ministries. They informed my mum by writing letter to her…When they returned home, both of them were very excited to share their new faith in Christ to us. During this time, I was 11 Yrs old. Very poor in my studies and my position in class exams used to be in the last batch. So one day when I was sitting down, I causally prayed and said “Lord Jesus, I heard from my brother that you answer prayers, if you are a prayer answering God, help me pass my exam.” A simple prayer from a 11 yr old girl. To my surprise. Yes indeed Jesus answered my prayer. I did extremely well, God changed my class position from last to second in class. Since then, Jesus became my best friend ever after. I confessed my wrong doings and invited Jesus into my heart. I spent most of my time, in prayer, attending church services and reading the word of God. I told him everything. Like how a little girl talks to her father, I was talking every minute with Jesus. Small child like faith. As I grew up, started my first career in Singapore Air force. I found favor in my officer’s eyes. I was promoted much earlier than my scheduled time. Stable and respectable job. I glorified the Lord in every way possible. But Satan is always there to mislead God’s people. It trapped me with “Love” I fell in love with a backslidden Christian. I thought I could turn him to Christ after marriage. It never worked like that. Instead, I moved away from my dear Lord Jesus. Everything, seemed to be good at the beginning. I got married. Settled down in a big Maisonatte (double storey house). Owned a BMW car. My in laws were living together with me. I was enjoying my new family life. After 5 years later, it turned out to be a disaster. •

My whole life was ruined….Family broken…I had to leave my 1yr old boy….My big house had to sell off in a loss…I was left on the streets without a house…I could not turn to my siblings for help…Due to bank credit cards I was deeply debted to the banks…Banks were after me for payment…I lost my air force job. I stayed in cemetery for days at my mum’s tomb stone crying and pleading with her to take me with her. With all these, I decided to end my life as it was not worthy to be continued. The night when I had planned well to end my life, that evening my sister called me. She asked me to accompany her to visit her pastor. She didn’t know about my plans, but I wanted to fulfill her last wish as I won’t have a chance to be with her anymore. My times are in your hands (Ps31:15)

The meet up changed the whole situation upside down. Pastor Joseph spent hours listening to my problems and advised me to return back to the Lord. He said “Jesus is the answer- God is enough”. Come back to him. He always gives a 2nd chance. He led me into a prayer re-dedicating my life to Jesus. Ps 23: 1 – the Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Lord Jesus, is my shepherd, he accepted me and loved me. Jesus gave me a new life.

Ps 23: 1 – the Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

Lord Jesus, is my shepherd, he accepted me and loved me. Jesus gave me a new life. • In the midst of all my problems, there was joy bubbling into my heart. • I became a faithful member in my church. My pastor guided me spiritually with God’s word. • He helped me build a strong foundation in Christ • Now , I am standing here as a servant of God • Jesus re-united me with my family. My husband and son both re-united. • Jesus blessed me with a nice beautiful house. God granted me with the exact amount to pay full payment for my house. No loan. • Jesus blessed my son with great wisdom and he did extremely well in his GCE “O” levels and he was able to enter in a good Junior college. • By God’s Grace! I have gone to Malaysia, South India, North India & Bangladesh for missions to share his love to others • All Glory & Praise to my loving Jesus Christ. Amen.

Romans 8:28 ; And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. • Please I want to let you know one thing, DO NOT think that once you come to the Lord , all your problems will disappear. Its not like instant noodle or 3in1 drink. It’s a process. It’s a long walk. God sees your faithfulness and will slowly guide you to overcome your problems one by one. Not all at the same time. He will give you the grace to patiently endure. He will surely deliver you according to his perfect timing. It took me 10 over years to get back my family. Trust God and stay faithful in all circumstances. Glory be to God.