Aug 29 2008
Tranquility in the Storm by Dulce Dimaculangan

A woman raised up in a Christian home… a woman who had been good and faithful, who obeyed and served God… but was not exempted to go through life’s trials.
I had very “smooth” (easy and uncomplicated) life before. Some of my friends envied me because I didn’t have any problem at all. I have a good family, good friends, a good job (though not that stable) and a special someone. I told them those were the fruits of serving God. I was a worship leader, a Sunday School teacher and a teen’s cell group leader. I was the “apple of the eye” in our church and a role model for young people. I was very active in church until I was confronted by a big spiritual problem in our church, we were divided because of doctrinal issue. My family decided to leave and formed a new reformed church. That was one of the biggest struggle and the most difficult problem I had to deal with. I didn’t want to leave my church where I served God since my childhood years.
That was so hard, and it was probably one of the reasons why I decided to leave my hometown and go abroad. In 2006, I went to work in Hongkong. This was going to be my stepping stone as it was my ex-boyfriend’s plan for us to be together in
I was still struggling spiritually and being in trouble with my employer when I came to know that my boyfriend had given me up. We had been in a relationship for almost 4 years. It was his plan why I worked in Hongkong, and yet all of a sudden that relationship ended. “What was that?” I thought. Three trials in a row? I never had been tested by God for 23 years and at that time, that was a lot! But I thought of Romans 8:28 “All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose”.
Yes, none of us knows what will happen next! Even the surest thing we know, even how confident we are, the things that we thought won’t end and will last forever, will, at the blink of an eye, end. So disappointing, and so hurting… Tears falling, mind so confused, heart breaking into pieces - the whole of self tearing apart…feeling abandoned and alone. But to tell everyone what I felt? Though I was hurting, I still had inner peace, I had tranquility that brings joy into my heart.
From the very beginning, as I was going through this experience, I commended everything to the Great Hand, to the Author of my life, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Along the way He had imparted me the reasons why unexpected things happened. I am a clay being molded by the Potter. I am a piece of gold being tested in fire. He opened my eyes to see the great and wonderful plans that He has for me. Wonderful! Marvellous! Awesome! I never thought that would be. God showed me great opportunities after forgiving and letting go of someone whom I don’t deserve to be with, that once I thought would be my forever… Too sad and too hurting but it’s just the way it is. Sometimes our plans and desires do not unfold the way we want but God knows what is best for us. He sure has the knowledge of what is the best for all His children. And still I would say “All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose”.
Filipino Bible Study Group :Calgary Full Gospel Church : Alberta, Canada
Thanks for sharing your testimony. I am sure it will inspire others to keep on trusting and loving God no matter what the circumstances maybe.
Knowing that our Lord has promised “never to leave you nor forsake you” and “”if He is with you, nobody can be against you”, we have an assurance that only the best is reserved for us in the future.
God bless,
Tess
Hi Sis,Dulz,
I was touch with your testimony,but to tell you,YOU are now ONE 0f a LIVING testimony to everyone with those the same experience you have..
Indeed GOD,is our hEALER and He never leave us or forsake us..
Keep your eyes on Jesus.And you will feel his comfort..
And my Prayers is with You my friend.
Take courage and be Strong..
Love & Prayers,
AtE Rhose
Hello Dolce,
God is molding you to be a true woman of God…God is on your side, He is in control no matter what!!!Remember Job?
Be like Him…there is a rainbow after the rain ika nga?(parang kanta) Just keep praising the Lord, you were made for that.
May the Lord bless you always…
elle sombrio