Ann's testimony

Good afternoon, brothers and sisters.

For those who may not know me, my name is Ann, and I’ve been part of this church family for a while now.

Some of you may remember that just over two months ago, I stood before you and shared my testimony about God’s grace — how He carried me through my studies, began healing parts of my heart through prayers of repentance and forgiveness, and opened an unexpected door though Alan, offering me a job I never expected. Through it all, reminding me that His plans are always higher than ours.

Today, I want to share how that journey has continued — not without challenges, but with even more of God’s faithfulness in new and humbling ways.

Just over a month ago, as some of you here may already know, I was promoted to the position of Accountant. — a door I never tried to force open, yet one He gently placed before me. With it came new responsibilities, and also new fears.  There were moments I seriously questioned whether I was truly capable — whether I was smart enough, experienced enough, or even spiritually strong enough. But in those moments of doubt, God reminded me of His promise:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

This new season has not only stretched my skills – it has also exposed parts of my heart I didn’t realise still needed healing; I’ve had to confront deeper layers of fear — fear of failing again, fear of disappointing others, and of not being good enough. and even the subtle temptation to speak or act in ways that weren’t completely honest — to say “yes” when I really meant “no,” or to exaggerate out of insecurity. But through Last Sunday’s sermon, God convicted me:

Let your “yes” be yes, and your “no,” be no. Anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (Matthew 5:37)

God showed me that sometimes, my desire to be liked, or to appear competent, was leading me to speak from fear — not from truth. But He’s calling me into deeper integrity — not just in actions, but in speech. I’m learning that when my heart is at rest in Him, I don’t need to perform or protect myself with words. I can speak plainly, walk humbly, and trust that God Himself will be my defender.

God also reminded me that this journey has never been about my ability —it’s always been about obedience to His Spirit of Truth and His Guidance. Alan has continued to show me incredible patience and encouragement. His leadership is one that truly reflects God’s heart. And even though I’m still learning and making mistakes, I’ve come to understand that I’m not defined by those mistakes. Each challenge is part of God’s refining work in me.

During this process, I also want to thank a dear friend, colleague, and brother in Christ — Jose. From his very first day, he has been a source of encouragement and support. He believed in me, trusted me, and offered constant support. — and I thank God for placing him in my life.

I’m also grateful to share that I’ve now passed three of the nine courses in the CA program — and that in itself is a testimony. Not of my own strength, but of God carrying me — assignment by assignment, and exam by exam. I still have a long road ahead, but I no longer walk in fear. I walk in faith, and I walk in Truth.

God is teaching me to surrender — not just the big things like jobs and exams, but also the small things: my words, my reactions, my motives. He’s showing me that spiritual maturity isn’t about sounding holy, but about speaking honestly, loving deeply, and trusting fully. He is helping me close doors that were once open to fear, comparison, and insecurity. I’m learning to guard my heart, so that what comes out of my mouth reflects His truth, not my wounds.

To anyone here who feels stuck or overwhelmed — whether in your studies, your career, or even your faith — I want to encourage you: God sees you. You don’t need to perform or prove anything. You just need to trust Him enough to be honest — with yourself, with others, and with Him. He’s not waiting for perfection. He’s walking with you in the process.

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)

“The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” (Psalm 23:1)

Thank you again for the prayers, the encouragement, and for allowing me to share not just my progress, but the ongoing, sometimes messy, yet beautiful journey of God shaping my life.

All glory to Him.