Being a single mom with three children, two in college, is hard as expenses increase and my salary runs out quickly. Sometimes I am left with nothing, but God has provided for me. At church, I can eat a free meal, and when there’s extra food, I can have it for dinner. I’m grateful for a place to sleep, a place to live, and the strength to keep going. Even in financial trouble, I can still smile and face my challenges because of God’s constant care.
— Maricel Ansale
Opening my eyes every morning is my first blessing. As I leave for work, I feel God’s care because I always return safely. I believe he guides my thoughts and decisions, and in every prayer, I trust him to take care of me and my family. I hold on to his word in Jeremiah 29:11—plans to prosper me, not to harm me, and to give me hope and a future. Every day I work with a lighter heart because I know God is with me.
— Marilou Chavez
God’s help in small daily moments is amazing. When I don’t have enough money to send to my family back home, I close my eyes and pray. I claim his promise in Matthew 28:20, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Jesus promises his continual presence, offering peace and reassurance. I thank God for the wisdom and his daily presence that helps me find ways to provide and solve these difficult problems.
— Teofila Dote Kudemus
Recognising divine help in small moments often comes down to shifting our perspective and intentionally pausing to notice the everyday blessings around us.
— Elizabeth Omay Renduque
I see God’s help daily because no blessing is small. Waking up, having food, learning new things, and spending time with loved ones are all important signs of God’s guidance. I also see his help through my daughter’s sacrifices, the strength he gives me to keep going, and the happiness I feel when serving as a choir member. Even simple moments mean a lot because they remind me that God never leaves my side.
— Edith Ringo
As an OFW, it was very difficult to fight the heavy sadness and loss of family every day, especially when people came to me with serious problems. I always cried and didn’t know what to do. But when I accepted the Lord as my personal Savior, my life changed. Every day I feel his presence. When I wake up, I thank him for caring for my loved ones and ask him to lead my decisions. I continue to hold on to his word in Jeremiah 29:11, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Janeth P. Santiago
