What if that very challenge could also become the proof of God’s power in your life?
For May Ann Isturis, that’s exactly what happened.
In 2013, May Ann felt a lingering anxiety after taking medicine for a mild case of mumps. Something didn’t feel right for her.
When she went for a checkup, she learned she was nine weeks pregnant. The doctor warned her to expect side effects—but nothing could have prepared her for what was coming.
When she gave birth to her youngest, their joy quickly turned to fear. The doctors discovered that her baby, Clhea, had a severe heart condition.
“With all the different types of heart conditions she has, I thought she might not make it. What I feared most was losing her too soon,” May Ann emotionally shared.
When trials seem impossible to overcome, where do you find hope?
For May Ann, The 700 Club Asia became a lifeline. One evening, she and her husband chanced upon the program where the host was praying for children with heart conditions. She immediately joined and claimed the prayer for Clhea.
She also reached out to the CBN Asia Prayer Center for guidance and comfort. The encouragement she received strengthened her in the darkest moments, reminding her that God is with her.
Even in hardship, the couple found hope in giving.
“Even when you’re in need, it feels different when you can help someone,” she said.
At just three years old, Clhea underwent her first major surgery. Years later, in 2018, another major operation had to be performed on her heart.
Fear gripped May Ann as she worried that her daughter might not survive this time. But her husband reminded her that Clhea’s innocent faith, expressed even in a simple drawing, was a sign of trust in God.
Sometimes, it’s the children who show us what real faith looks like.
Are you facing something that feels completely out of your control? Maybe what you need is not to keep it all together, but to have a childlike faith that whispers, “Jesus loves you, and He is in control.”
That’s exactly what May Ann held on to when her daughter underwent the Extracardiac Fontan—an open-heart surgery meant to help her blood flow properly. When Clea’s condition turned critical, May Ann did the only thing she knew to do—she surrendered her daughter completely to God in prayer.
“Lord, I know You love Clhea. I surrender her to You, and I believe You will bring her back to me,” May Ann prayed.
Once again, the Prayer Center became their refuge. The consistent prayers and support lifted their hearts as Clhea slowly recovered.
For 43 long days, she fought for her life in the hospital—every heartbeat a reminder of God’s faithfulness. But with each passing day, their hospital bills kept growing, until the total soared past 1.5 million pesos.
God proved His faithfulness again through generous donations. Thankfully, every expense was covered. May Ann recalls leaving the hospital not only relieved but also with a heart full of gratitude.
Today, Clhea thrives. Every heartbeat, every smile, is living proof of God’s miracle.
“Clhea became the reason we drew closer to the Lord,” May Ann testified.
Clea’s story reminds us that even when life feels out of control, God is still working behind the scenes—healing, providing, and proving His power through our faith.
Like May Ann, you can also experience how God turns fear into faith and impossibility into victory.
Partner with us today and help The 700 Club Asia and the CBN Asia Prayer Center reach more Filipinos with stories of hope, encouragement, and the life-changing power of prayer.
