At this point in my life, I am very happy serving God and others. Walking with God isn’t easy—we must take up our cross each day. I have faced strong storms that God allowed to shape me and guide me into his will. Those trials became one of the most beautiful parts of my life because they gave me the chance to love God through hardship and to be an instrument of his love to others. I pray that I remain faithful to our Almighty God and that I may do his will for his greatest glory.
— Nelma Cabrera
At 44, I describe my journey with God as amazing—full of ups and downs that have drawn me closer to him. My relationship with God is the most important part of my life. I have faced many problems and trials, yet I remain confident that he will never abandon me, even when I fail and drift away. These experiences have shown me that faith truly matters. With strong spiritual support and the encouragement of wonderful people—especially my best friend—I’ve stayed on the right path. I pray each day for help to become a better person and will continue to follow God, serve him, and serve others in whatever mission he gives me. Without him, my life would be meaningless. I am grateful to be his child, and nothing can snatch me from his hand.
— Melinda Esmalla
I am grateful to God for his many blessings. As an OFW in Hong Kong, my spiritual life grew through the Apostleship of Prayer at St. Joseph’s Church. Daily prayer and fellowship strengthened my faith, taught me humility, and helped me forgive in difficult times. I now entrust my burdens to God, trusting that he guides and protects every step of my journey.
— Evangeline Reyes
On this season of Lent, I would describe my journey with God as a path of repentance. Acts 3:19 states, “Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away.” By God’s grace, I believe he will wipe away my sins. I seek his forgiveness and how to forgive myself and others by acknowledging my mistakes. Additionally, I practice Church teachings, prayers, observing fasting, and giving alms.
— Carolyn Tapel
My journey with God has been a wonderful gift and the truest guide to who I am and why I’m here. Though life’s distractions and trials once left a void in my heart, God has been molding me. As I seek him earnestly, I find truth, wisdom, peace, and lasting joy.
— Elisa Tinell
My journey with God is neither smooth nor satisfactory, but rather challenging. Looking back, the road was full of hurdles, rugged and winding, sometimes wide and sometimes narrow with life’s troubles and tribulations. Yet I am grateful that by the grace of God, the storms of life serve as my stepping stones to rise higher from every fall, stand stronger, walk taller toward building a deeper relationship with God. Faith characterised by total trust in God is the compass in my continuous journey. No matter how rough the journey, I know God is my destination and he is with me along the way.
— Mary Joy Manwong
