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I became a quiet and introverted child, often lost in my own thoughts. Growing up was perplexing, and I couldn’t comprehend why my mother treated me the way she did. Our household was constantly filled with my parents’ arguments, creating a chaotic atmosphere. My mother used to call me Siu Ha, which sounded similar to Siu Han, implying that she wouldn’t mind if I weren’t there. I carried a heavy sense of being a burden to her. Consequently, I made every effort to be a well-behaved child, assisting with chores and caring for my younger siblings from a tender age. I began working at the age of 13 and entered into marriage at 22, hoping for a happy family, but life proved to be challenging. We frequently encountered conflicts and disagreements, burdening my heart with sorrow. At times, I found myself silently shedding tears in the quiet of the night, feeling the weight of life’s difficulties. Nevertheless, I’m grateful for the love and support I received from my in-laws and sister-in-law.

Then, I found Jesus, and it transformed my life. I no longer had to face life’s struggles alone. Instead, I learned to trust a loving and compassionate God. I believe He guides and cares for every aspect of my life. With God in my heart, I discovered inner peace and became a joyful person. I’m thankful for the church, the family of God, where we support and love one another. Undoubtedly, having faith in God doesn’t guarantee a trouble-free journey, but as I reflect, I see God’s quiet blessings and protective presence in every hardship. What’s even more precious is knowing that God is with us, and we hold on to eternal hope.

As Romans 15:13 beautifully expresses,

‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.’

As I got older, life started feeling hopeless and joyless. It was tough because I didn’t have a great relationship with my parents. They would always scold me for not being good at anything. But despite all that, I still pitched in, helped my mom with the housework, and cared for my younger brother. All I wanted was to study hard and do well in Hong Kong, but my grades just didn’t measure up. That’s why my family and I ended up moving to the United States in 2001.

When I was in the twelfth grade in 2004, I met a classmate from China who invited me to church. Something amazing happened. One of the sisters there told me about the Gospel and how Jesus loved me so much that He died on the cross for me. It touched my heart; I prayed and believed in the Lord.

Ever since I started believing in the Lord, my life has changed. I feel so much hope and joy now. The Lord is with me, living in my heart. I read the Bible and pray daily, knowing that He hears my prayers and comforts me. Whenever I have a problem, He’s always there to help me solve it. 

When I was in high school, I had to learn English, and I was worried because my English skills were not that great. But then, I prayed and asked the Lord to help me improve my English. And God helped me! I ended up getting an A in English class! I can communicate with others and make new friends.  And I finally graduated from high school!

I give thanks to the Lord because He heard my prayers and answered them. Thank you, Lord!