Accounts of Meeting Him

Psychologies tell us that one of the most dramatic and life-changing events in anyone’s life and the depth of their effect upon our lives - is the experience of knowing God or spiritual conversion.

Serenity

I was raised in a home with pure love and concern to one another. Although my Dad was raised in a Catholic practiced (though later on Papa came to know and surrendered his life to Jesus and became a born-again Christian), while Mom is a long-time born-again Christian, they did not fail to remind us the importance of putting Jesus in the center of our life. When I was in early childhood, Mom and Dad goes in two different churches, Mom rarely brought us with her in the service, while most of the time Dad accompanied us to hear mass. Aside from the beautiful hymns sang by the church choir, the only reason why my sister and I were so excited to go because after every mass Dad bought us ice cream. I could say that it was fun yet became beneficial, I consider my early church exposure was a marking ground. It inspires me to think the importance of going to church every Sunday and it also made a way to simply know that Jesus is good and he was crucified for me.

My serious awakening toward God and spiritual things was when I was about twelve years old. That time, my mother was comatose for almost two days and hospitalized for weeks. I remember that it scared me so much that I can’t stop crying. Then, I remember my Sunday school teacher told me, that if a person is sick, one must go to God and ask for healing, He hears even the silent whisper and loudest cries of our hearts. I did that, I prayed for Mom’s fast recovery and began to seek miracles from God. One of the mighty things was proved that the Lord heard me, when my mother came to her senses and got totally recovered. It fueled me to pray constantly and became active at church.

The music band and singers caught my attention whenever I attend the service, because singing is my passion, years later my Pastor motivated me to join the music ministry. It was February 22, 2002, then when the sun was high during a youth service, He remarkably soaked me into His presence. While the song is playing, I didn't realize that I am raising my hands for the very first time to grab the best decision ever and accept Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior at 14. 

 Then on, I became part of the music team and soon lined-up as one of the church’s worship leaders. During those years, I experienced how challenging it was to give up Saturday friend hangouts and chose to be present in my music practice. I became more serious in my studies and God was even more faithful as he gave me all the favor I need in my school days. In my teens, I fortunately learned how to balance everything. I truly appreciate how He chose me and entrusted some of the ministerial tasks.

 I am thankful that my response to His invitation was easy and with great delight, because I believe there will still be more exciting picture as I continue to yield. That moment, His goodness is sweeter than any ‘ice-cream’ I’ve ever tasted! Then on, I wholeheartedly understand that Jesus speaks the truth, He has set me free, and all things must come back for His glory.

one of my life songs