For pre-school teacher Sharon Pagang, the answer will always be a resounding yes.
Sharon first learned the value of giving from her parents. This lesson stayed with her as she grew up and had a family of her own.
One evening, Sharon and her husband Jovenal chanced upon The 700 Club Asia. They saw the many struggling families helped through Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines (OB) and it touched their hearts. Without any hesitation, the couple heeded the call to help through giving.
“My husband and I were encouraged by the stories of people who were touched by God’s faithfulness. That night, we decided to give to Operation Blessing,” Sharon recalled.
Like Sharon, do you long to give whenever you hear and witness the struggles of others?
It is easy to be a blessing to others when life is all good and easy, but what about when it’s hard? Barely a month after Sharon decided to bless others, she found out that she had kidney stones.
Worried and anxious about the possibility of a medical operation, she doubted if she was physically and financially ready for this challenge.
In the midst of her uncertainty, Sharon was reminded that God is her great healer. She decided to remain prayerful, faithful and committed to her calling.
“I told my husband that in spite of what we are going through, we will continue to help God’s ministry,” Sharon said.
Little did she know, she was up for a miracle.
Just weeks after she prayed, the kidney stones were flushed out of her body! It meant two things: she no longer needed a medical operation and she just received God’s miraculous healing.
Sharon exclaimed, “Yes, Lord! We are forever grateful to You for Your healing touch.”
Exceedingly grateful for God’s faithfulness, Sharon’s generosity increased. She and her husband happily gave more than what they initially pledged to Operation Blessing.
Truly, God is the source of provision, healing, and life.
No one can ever outgive God, and Sharon’s story is wonderful proof of this fact. Blessings followed after Sharon and her husband blessed others with their giving. Business opportunities opened for their family; her husband was promoted to a managerial role.
And that’s not all. “We have been praying for a baby and because God is so faithful, He gave us one!” Sharon shared. “We are so happy and thankful, and we will never forget the outpour of blessings we received from Him.”
Even in a pandemic, God’s divine sustenance never fails to amaze the couple. Sharon and Jovenal found God’s peace during these trying times – the ultimate blessing they receive whenever they give.
And if like them, you want to experience the blessing that comes from giving, the couple has a message for you:
“This pandemic is the time where we can show our gratitude to God. One way of showing how thankful we are is to give. Learn to share. Do not worry for tomorrow for we cannot fathom His plans for us.”
Are you blessed by this story?
Do you also want to experience the blessing in giving, but you do not know where to start?
Partner with us in proclaiming Christ and transforming lives! Call 8-737-0-700 or contact us via Skype (The700clubasia). To know more about the work God is doing through Operation Blessing, you may visit OB’s website and Facebook page.
