A BLESSED MIRACLE - "FOR NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD" (Luke 1:37)

Have you ever thought "maybe I am now getting old and should not aim to to take on new challenges?" Well, I certainly have. But thankfully it is usually just a short, fleeting phase before I realize one fact - only I can limit my goals and dreams and no one else! So if my heart is ready, nothing can stop me. The Promises in the Bible gives me confidence. I just wonder how I used to live my life never reflecting on the Bible daily before. It is inconceivable for me now.

It is what spurs me on to always be open to take on new challenges in my ministry. After all, age is not a factor with God, he chose Abraham to be a first-time dad when he was nearly 100! For each of us, there is God's Promise to us - "I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me." (Philippians 4:13) It is easy to stay in one's comfort zone but the zeal and determination in our heart will wane. We need to have a life mission to live for.

The key is to be filled with Christ's Joy for only then can others see the Light of Christ shine through us. Can you imagine if we Catholics went around looking sullen, arrogant and aloof? Who can we inspire? We just have to look at the apostles  - Paul and Silas were so joyful even when they were jailed and whipped! I hope I will have the grace to have that kind of courage. It can only come from the Power and Grace of God, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9) 

Today 14 February is the 18th Anniversary when my Mum and I first came to attend our first retreat in Divine Retreat Centre. It is the best Valentine's Day gift in my life - a gift from Jesus when He revealed Himself to me in a very personal unforgettable way. From that day, I have a deep conviction that there is so much to live for and so much I need to achieve for the Glory of God. Many of us have experienced this special joy.  It is not about recognition from the world or from people knowing what we do in public. The deep fulfilment comes quietly into our hearts when we surrender EVERYTHING into the Hands of God - there is no need for any one to thank us "for we are ordinary servants; we have only done our duty." (Luke 17:10)  

There was an issue that was deeply troubling me these past couple of months. I felt distracted because there was no solution I could see to help me resolve it.  It was difficult to fully focus on my ministry though I did my best but the anxiety would pop up suddenly in my mind and heart. Until I did something that I have so often heard being proclaimed here in Divine Retreat Centre. I learnt to let go and place my trust in Jesus. I remember the day so clearly - it was 30 January 2016 -  when I began to claim these two Promises of God that the troubling issue would be resolved before year-end 2016 by a miracle of God. 

The two Promises were:

From God -" "For nothing is impossible for God." (Luke 1:37)

For me -  "Nothing will be impossible for you." (Matthew 17:21)

When I totally surrendered to God and let my worries and anxieties to be in Jesus' Hands, something wonderful happened. When I least expected it, just one hour into Ash Wednesday (10 February 2016) at around 1.00 a.m., I had a message which resolved my anxiety-inducing problem. Praise God! I was stunned for I knew that this was a solution I would not even begin or dare to pray for! It was a miracle because the other party had no idea of my deep anxiety or worry. God showed me in an amazing way why He is God and truly nothing is impossible for Him! All I did was to believe in the first few bible verses I consciously asked Jesus to reveal for me to memorize His Word. Yes, it took me nearly 12 years in Divine before I asked for this gift from God. For those who do not believe in the Power of God's Word, these were the words from the Bible that spoke to my heart and gave me courage, faith and hope. 

"See that you fulfill the ministry that you received in the Lord." 

(Colossians 4:17)

"You need endurance to do the will of God and receive what he has promised." 

(Hebrews 10:36)

"They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles wings; they will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint." 

(Isaiah 40:31)

"Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may finish my course of the ministry that I received from the LORD Jesus to bear witness to the gospel of God's grace." 

(Acts 20:24)

I joyously shared this good news with my Director that God had answered my prayers so swiftly beyond anything I could expect. I just had to share it with someone! I will always remember in my heart, Fr. Augustine's words of guidance when I shared with Father the first verse I have ever asked God for me to memorize! Father told me with firm conviction, "God will always answer your prayer when you fulfil the ministry He has chosen for you." My heart is in total peace. I have experienced how great God's Love is for me and the affirmation of the Call He has for me. I have received many blessings and graces in my ministry but this miracle is one I will truly treasure. It is a life-changer. There are personal mission initiatives I feel called to do in my heart and there is no age-limit or time-limit in God's Plan. So I know none of us is ever too old or too late to have goals and dreams for the mission Christ has for each of us. Jesus will be with each of us and that is enough - there is no turning back. 

in every aspect of life, we can expect God to intervene and help us. It is about letting go of our human will to be in control of our destiny and to remember "We place our destiny in the hands of the Lord, not in the hands of men, because his mercy is as great as his majesty." Our destiny is not in the hands of men. Our destiny is in God." (Sirach 2:18) 

On the 18th Anniversary of Jesus knocking on the door of my heart here in Divine Retreat Centre (14 February 1998), I lift my life up to Jesus with deep heartfelt thanksgiving and gratitude  for opening the eyes of my heart. 

On this special day, I share this joyous and uplifting YouTube music video below - "OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART" by Michael W. Smith with all of you. It is a song I truly love. :) 

To Jesus be All Glory!