When was the darkest moment of your life? How did you overcome that situation? How long have you been in the light?
Our lives are full of challenges and heartaches. Sometimes we are at the zenith of growth, and afterwards we stumble and fall deep into the ground. At the lowest point in our lives, we thought that there was no hope anymore.
I remembered the time when I was so down. In 2008, my grandmother died, and I also knew that I was pregnant. I was so ashamed of myself. I just graduated, and I failed my family. I was not able to give them the life they truly deserve. I got married early and had three kids. It wasn't easy to have a family at a young age of 22 years old. I received a lot of judgment from my family and friends. I was a failure. I was ashamed of myself. I was in darkness.
As I ponder the word of God from the bible, I realize that it gave me hope and meaning. I slowly redeemed myself. I ignored criticisms and harsh judgments from people. I focused on my family. I need to work hard and have some side hustles. I graduated with my master's in 2014. I was promoted to Associate Professor IV with a salary grade of 22 in government service in 2023. And now, I will graduate with my doctorate abroad on August 29, 2025. After 17 years of struggle, I was slowly seeing the light.
From darkness to light, only God gave me the right direction. There are times when I doubt myself about whether I can do enormous things. But I never doubted the power of God to do marvelous things in my life. I was able to find meaning and purpose with the Lord. I read His word, meditate on it daily, and apply it.
You could redeem yourself from darkness and experience the infinite light from above. It is never too late to find the light you want. The answer is Jesus Christ! Accept Him as your Lord and Savior, and you will experience the true meaning of life!
