“As a child I have always been timid. I was afraid of many things: I was afraid of dogs, I had a fear of height, and I was even afraid of the dark. I was once chased by a neighborhood dog all over the street. When I was small I was afraid of looking down when I am crossing the road bridge. And I always had to have a night light on before I can go to sleep.

My father passed away on a business trip due to a heart attack when I was 12. And I became even more afraid. I was the oldest of three. After Dad passed away, I had to grow up in a hurry. But I still remember how fearful I was, compulsively checking the door and windows more than once because of fear.

Not long after my Dad passed away, I recall a time when I was very sad, and it as as if the Lord touched my heart and spoke to me, although it was not audible. And He made a deep impression upon me, and it was like He said to me: “Fear not, now you will have to let me be your father.” I would never forget that experience. And it changed my life.

I grew up in the church, I attended children’s Sunday School for as long as I can remember. But going to church did not make a Christian. It was after that experience I began to realize that what it meant to believe in Jesus. I came to realize that Jesus loves me, died for me sins and made me a child of God. And as a child of God I have my Heavenly Father watch over me. I will no longer need to fear. I also know that Jesus also rose from the dead for me and gave me eternal life. I know I will see my Dad again.

To this date, believe in Jesus, knowing that He is with me, to have my Heavenly Father care for me, has given me courage and strength to face every challenge in my life. Later I discovered 2Cor 6:18, ‘I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.’ It was exactly what I had received from the Lord.

I thank God that Jesus has removed the fears in my life and changed my life forever.”