May the truth and his words inspire you through this, my very personal testimony on how really God is so wonderful in my life.

I was a roman catholic since childhood. After years of searching, I found the true church in Jesus Christ when I accepted him in 1994. In my baby Christian stage, it took a year and a half for me to really become matured in my faith as a true follower of Jesus Christ. This happened by the middle the year of 1996.

My mother was a devoted catholic and I did accompany her, especially in Catholic church activities. I remember in my teenage years, I was always represented as "Mary" during the celebration of "Sacred Family", and one of the active leaders during the celebration of "Flores de Mayo". I was also "Reyna Elena" in my province town in Bacolod City during my High School years. I grew up in that city.

After I graduated, I decided to get my college course in Manila. In 1994 I came here to Manila and finished my Bachelor degree in Business Administration in 1999 as a Scholar student; majoring in Management. I was a self-supporting student, because my parents could not afford to send me to college.

Getting back to my 1st year of college, I won my first plaque of recognition in writing a poem "Mga Kabataan", means "The Youth". That was my first entry in writing poetry competition in Manila. I became good declaimer (in both drama and stage play) since my elementary so in my college I was able to present it on different occasions.

God also give me a gift of talent in dancing (both modern and ballroom) and I became a dance instructress in my 2nd year of college at the early age of 19. I was particularly involved in "political campaigning" where I always gave a special presentation. I've experienced the warm applause of audiences, got involved in social gatherings and accompanied some influencial people.

And I was happy! My joy was only momentary because every time I was alone I felt bad. Deeply in my heart I was not truly happy. I didn't know why? Then I asked... "what's wrong with me?" I had lots of friends. People really liked me. But still I wasn't happy. Then I realized that one of the most important things was missing in my life; I didn't have "Jesus Christ".

Because of our being so busy just trying to be good to everybody, we forget God. A God who owned everything that we have. But I was trying to please somebody for personal interest. In short, it came to the point where I cried and repented all my sins. I humbly asked forgiveness for everything that I did to him, and my heart said, "you want to trust Jesus?" He is great provider, and you can find true happiness with him!" When I suddenly stopped and said, "I love you Lord, and I will follow you."

Remember Jesus says, "So why do you call me "Lord" when you won't obey me? But all those who come and listen and obey me are like a man who builds a house on a strong foundation laid upon the underlying rock. When the flood waters rise and break against the house, it stands firm for it is strongly built. But those who listen and don't obey are like a man who builds a house without a foundation. When the flood sweeps down against house its trying back crumbles into a heap of ruins." (Luke 6:46-49)"

From that time on, it was a new life for me. Turning back everything to God. I absolutely found true happiness and contentment in Jesus Christ! God has been so good to me. I gave up my career in dancing and worldly activities. As I believe that all I have belongs to God; talents, personality , degree & etc. As of now, I'm concentrating on my work with an architectural firm, and my ministry is in God's work.

The Bible says, "But your heavenly father already knows perfectly well what things you need, and He will give them to you if you give Him first place in your life, and live as He wants you to." Matthew 6:33.

Just my prayers to God, with His infinite love and powers; that He may exalt and empower me, for His honor and glory. May God continue to use me to be a blessing and light to all my brothers and sisters in Christ, here and abroad, and help me to remain faithful to Him.

"Happy are those who long to be just and good, for they shall be completely satisfied", (Matthew 5:6)

Be to God all the glory and honor! God bless you!

In Christ,
Rose

PS: I was so touched by this word of a pastor from the church that I put it in my heart as I believe it came from the Lord.

“OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE”.

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