I knew God from a young age as my parents are Christians. However, while growing up, I had bad attitudes – I hated the world, my friends, my family and also God. This is because I had a lot of struggles in my life and I blamed God for them. I felt lonely as I had no real friends in school. I did not feel loved or treasured by others, not even by my own family. I was filled with anger in my heart, I rarely smiled back then.

However, one meeting helped me to understand God’s love for me. One brother shared how God’s love is so personal – even if I were the only sinner, He would still come and die for me on the cross. In my heart, I asked the Lord “why?”, “why save me if I’m the only sinner? For someone who hates you so much, yet you are so willing to die for that one person.” I always thought God only loved me a bit or even might not love me at all because of how I was back then, how I’m always complaining, cursing at Him, and hating Him. Despite all of that, He still loves me with the highest love and treasures me the same. This truth comforted my heart and I could trust in His love and plan for me more. Knowing His love also helps me to enjoy His presence more, which causes me to not feel lonely anymore.