Posted by Michelle Chuah • Sep 20, 2022
As I listened to Pastor Terry’s testimonies of the storms in his life, I truly remember the goodness of God in my life over the past 30 over years. For the many storms which He was with me as I hold on truly to His hand of mercy and protection claiming His promises of healing, providence and trusting Him in all His future plans for me and my family. The storms I realised were to mould me to trust Him completely in various areas of my life.
Firstly I resonate with Pastor Terry and recall that finance has always been my biggest issue as I came from a poor family background as a non-believer and so making sure that finance is sufficient is so important that I worry all the time. But a kind uncle once told me that I am very blessed to have a good job which provides me with finance every month, so why worry? I still did as it was not enough for a family’s needs. But many times He had provided at the right time and my family had not gone hungry for a single meal as He provides. I recall how fearful I was when I delivered my son Joshua, not knowing whether we had enough to pay for the hospital bills after delivery. It was just enough with a rm10 balance in the bank. Yet the next day was payday! Praise the Lord!
Many times we turn away from God by letting fear overcome us instead of focusing on Him and seeking His face. I had once again betrayed Him when my husband had a heart attack one night during our cell group meeting when he was leading worship. But looking back, I realised He had provided the help we needed as there was a young doctor who was a member of our CG who urged us to take him to the hospital immediately. He was there to assure us that everything will be alright and help see things through. Yet another test came when a 45 minute angioplasty turned out to be more than one and a half hours in the operating theater. But this time I turned to God and asked the CG members to pray for His hand over my husband’s life. No fear but the peace of God was with me.
Now we face the challenges of caring for my 92 year mother-in-law since the whole family caught the Covid bug. But I thank God for His providence as even when I needed bread for breakfast, he sent a friend who blessed us with buns and bread just as I asked Him “how can I get more bread since I am homebound?” I thank the Lord for His ever presence with me and my family. Now I lift every situation I face to our heavenly Father for He knows every need and is faithful in every season. All Glory to Him Who hears and cares for us. Amen.