Trust God's plans

[Ranafaye Charisse Liwanag]

 

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Shepherdess Faith :)

Background: Youngest among four and a product of a broken family. My mother was an OFW and my father was an FX driver. No one's available to take care of me that's why I was sent to my aunt and uncle. I’ve been living with them for 18 years already. They provided me everything I needed. Raised me as if their own. Since then, I really considered my self very lucky to be with them. Although they were strict, I know it’s for a good cause. Most of the time, I’m having a hard time asking for permission from them whenever I’m going somewhere. That leads me to tell them some other things instead of the truth =(

 

Major spiritual influence: Second year,first semester I was able to meet Shepherd Dr. John Talavera. He became my professor in one of our subjects and he always invites us to attend the bible study. One time,I was about to enter the room but after when I saw the arrangements of chairs in circle, I hesitated to come, thinking what am I going to do, being shy and everything. But God pushed me to go. Dr.John was our bible teacher. I felt like he was another person talking in front of me, different from my professor. He taught us about the samaritan woman,about God's unconditional love for us! I was moved by Dr.John's words and so I continued to attend our weekly bible study.It's not like everyday I hear Dr.John's testimony and message but every time I hear him testify, I really could feel and it does sink in to me, the gospel.

He also gave me my spiritual name,'Faith' In which no words can explain how I felt when I received it. But, it also gave me  anxieties like am I worthy to be a bible teacher, Shepherdess?,am I growing spiritually?,am I really faithful to Him? and so on and so forth. But then again God used Dr. John to enlighten me. They were always there together with Shepherdess Hannah Talavera, for me and my co-Igniters, ready to give us the words of wisdom we need. Having my spiritual parents, brothers and sisters adds to the joyfulness in doing God's work. From the moment I was born until now... God's plans were totally amazing!

   

Dreams/Goals in following Christ: I hope and for the content of my heart. A heart that wants to seek God and wants to know Him more. A heart without worries and fears,but with hope and faith. A heart that  stands firm despite of persecutions and difficult situations. A heart that is always ready to teach,and not shy to share the gospel. A heart that accepts God's will. A HEART THAT ONLY BELONGS TO LORD GOD.

 

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[Ben Toh]

Thank you, Faith, for sharing your moving story. As I read your
stories from Ignite, I thank God for using John and Hannah to reveal
the love of our Father in heaven through their life and family. I
thank God that you tasted your heavenly father's love through them. By
His Spirit, may God pour out his love into your heart more and more as
you draw closer and closer to Jesus (Romans 5:5). May your friends and
family also come and taste the love of God through you. Ben

On Jun 29, 10:46 am, Ranafaye Charisse Liwanag

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