For more than 13 years, chronic pain controlled my life. After multiple surgeries, countless treatments, and years of fear, depression, and hopelessness, I believed I would simply have to live with suffering. Everything changed when Pastor Celeste's teaching helped me discover that healing is God's will and that I could stand on His promises instead of agreeing with my condition.
For more than thirteen years, chronic pain affected nearly every part of my life.
What began as persistent pain in my neck, shoulders, and back eventually led to spinal surgery, shoulder surgery, countless medications, physical therapy, psychiatric treatment, and years of unanswered questions. Although I was a Christian who loved God, I struggled with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, hopelessness, and even multiple suicide attempts. I believed that perhaps God was allowing my suffering for a greater purpose.
Everything changed in 2021 when I encountered Pastor Celeste's teaching on my identity and authority in Christ. Through God's Word, I discovered that sickness was not God's will for my life and that Jesus had already provided healing. I realized I had been agreeing with my condition instead of agreeing with God's promises.
I began renewing my mind with Scripture, declaring God's Word over my body, and speaking life instead of fear. One evening, as I prepared to drive from Mandaluyong to Tagaytay, I felt led to leave my eyeglasses behind and simply trust God's promise. That night became a turning point. I experienced peace, joy, and a new confidence that God had truly healed me.
Today, I live free from the chronic pain that once controlled my life. I enjoy traveling, exercising, dancing, scuba diving, and keeping up with my children without fear or limitation. More importantly, I have been set free from depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and fear.
Looking back, I realize that God never used sickness to teach me. Through Pastor Celeste's teaching, I discovered that He reveals His will through His Word, and that truth has transformed my life forever.