I Will Not Fear for My God Is Here

By ELLEN

I CAN well say those words as the title of this sharing because yes, God has erased my fears and anxieties.

I’ve had my share of life’s trials.

First, the most recent was my family and I suffered the Coronavirus Disease, the shadow of death looming in our home.

Second, my daughter suffered from a deep depression we had to have her confined in a hospital.

Third, my brother died at the same time my daughter was admitted to the hospital.

Fourth, still as a consequence of the COVID Pandemic, we struggled through the Internet haywire just when we so needed to get connected with the services that should have eased our burdens.

sAdmittedly, these blows just about drained me — physically, emotionally, and mentally.

But although I gasped for breath as COVID attacked my lungs and immobilized me, even amid my daughter’s suffering, and the devastation over my brother’s passing, somehow, I felt brave, even at peace.

Where is this strength coming from?

Abiding Faith

By God’s grace, early on, I received the grace of abiding faith.

I stayed in the United States for some time and while I was there, a friend in the Philippines, Vicky, regularly sent me messages from Didache, the daily Bible reflections for Catholics, published

by the Shepherd’s Voice Publications (SVP). At right is the latest issue. SVP is a media arm of the Light of Jesus Family, so I learned about

Bro. Bo Sanchez, the founder of LOJ, and its weekly faith gathering, The Feast.

I was excited to attend The Feast to meet Bro. Bo. And this happened in 2012. Back in Manila, I attended The Feast being held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The fervent Feast Mass, the lively, intense Worship, the practical, life-changing talks—they all changed me into a new person, surrendering, giving my life to Jesus. I then served in The Feast Intercessory Ministry from the year 2012 to 2014.

From 2014 up to the present, I still serve in the Intercessory Ministry but this time at Feast Ortigas.

Then, in 2016, a friend, Darl, introduced me to the Light of Jesus Pastoral Care Center.

Source of Strength

My ministry, the LOJ Pastoral Care, and The Feast are where I’ve been able to overcome my fears, worries, and anxieties! They have been my source of strength, supporting me in all areas where I need them most.

First, they are with me in my spiritual journey.

In my prayer, I’ve heard God speaking to me, telling me that He will not leave nor forsake me. He assures me of His Presence through the brothers and sisters who uplift me with their prayers during my darkest moments.

Second, their comforting, encouraging words so strengthen me that I’ve come to realize the purpose of God’s plan of bringing me to this faith community –to equip me so I may know how to fight my battles.

Yes, I say that now, I fear not. For I have these blessings in The Feast and the LOJ Pastoral Care. Here, I see God and I feel His ever loving, protective embrace.

Praise and Thank You, Lord!