Are you heartbroken?

You are not alone. Carmela Gozum knows exactly how you feel. Yet in her brokenness, God met her and gave her hope. So, if you feel lost, lonely, or broken, let her story inspire you.

At a young age, Carmela faced a life‑changing dilemma when she became pregnant. Her ex-partner refused to take responsibility and turned his back on her and her baby. In that moment, she felt the pressure of what lies ahead—the struggles she would endure and the fear of an uncertain future

“He wasn’t ready for such a big responsibility. So, does that mean everything falls on me? It’s not even all my fault. But why is all the responsibility—something so heavy for me—being placed on my shoulders?” Carmela had so many questions.

She tried to face the struggle alone by intentionally hiding her pregnancy from her parents. However, as time passed and the baby grew in her womb, the weight of regret grew heavier, leaving her crying through the night as she struggled with overwhelming fear and discouragement. She’s worried not just about her future, but also about the future of her child.

The deep sense of brokenness Carmela carried had become almost unbearable. Overwhelmed by her situation, she found herself contemplating the thought of ending her life.

“Just when I was about to reach for the knife, it felt as if Someone whispered to me. At that moment, I snapped out of it and realized, I still want to live. I have a child,” she recalled.

From that moment, Carmela realized the true value of life. She gathered her courage and did what she had long feared—she told her parents about her pregnancy. To her surprise, they embraced her with love and care, accepting her fully.

“Why didn’t you tell me? You should’ve told me,” these were the words of her mother, when she finally learned the truth.

The same way applies to God and His love for us—always waiting for us to come to Him with our struggles and heavy burdens. He is always willing to accept us as we are.

One night, Carmela came across The 700 Club Asia, which featured the testimony of Bettinna Carlos, who was also a single mom. Bettinna’s words resonated with her: that all we truly need in life is Jesus—our source of strength, the giver of life, and the very standard of love.

“Bettinna’s strength comes from the Lord alone. Maybe I can do it too if He becomes my strength,” Carmela realized.

And that’s God’s love in action. Carmela may have stumbled many times, but God’s love kept drawing her back into His presence—teaching her to release the past and step into the future God has prepared for her.

Now, Carmela has given birth to a healthy baby girl—a symbol of new hope and the future God has graciously entrusted to her. She named her Loureign Ruth: Ruth, after the biblical name, and Loureign, meaning “Lord, You Reign.”

“I keep saying sorry to the Lord for all the times I’ve failed, yet He’s still there. His love is so beautiful,” Carmela testified.

If you feel broken, if you are hurting, and you feel helpless, hang in there. Hold on to Jesus. In every trial and every failure, the Lord and His love continue to reign—constant, unchanging, and unconditional.

Are you struggling? We are here to pray for you. Call the CBN Asia Prayer Center at 8-737-0700.

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When life takes away all that you’ve built, where do you turn for strength and hope?

For Renato Hingone, faith in God helped him begin again. So if you are going through life’s storms, let his story inspire you.

Renato and his family were among the many survivors of Super Typhoon Tino when it struck Liloan, Cebu, last year. In the blink of an eye, strong winds and relentless floodwaters swept away his home and small business.

As the disaster unfolded, he felt a profound sense of loss and helplessness, watching everything he had worked for disappear almost instantly. As a father of three, his biggest concern was how to help his family rebuild their lives.

Amid the struggles, Renato cast all of his worries to God and volunteered for Operation Blessing’s disaster response program in their community. He helped repack and distribute relief goods to fellow survivors.

Renato fully trusted the Lord for provision because despite the loss, serving others became his source of strength. Each bag of rice and canned goods he prepared was not just relief items—it was a testimony of hope. It was a reminder that even in difficult seasons, God can use him to share His love with others.

Do you believe the same?

Do you believe God can use you to bless others—even while you’re going through your own struggles?

Even in your pain, your faith and willingness to help others can be a source of hope not just for the community, but also for yourself.

That’s what happened to Renato.

Just a few months later, Operation Blessing initiated a livelihood turnover—and Ronato was one of the beneficiaries!

He received essential supplies such as fresh ingredients, meat stock, and appliances that helped his family rebuild their business and get back on their feet.

Are you facing life’s storms?

Renato’s journey is a beautiful reminder that God is faithful. No matter what storm you’re going through, take heart—the Lord restores and renews all things. Hold fast to faith, and trust that God can restore you and help you bring healing to others.

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:25 NIV)

Be a blessing today! Your support empowers our humanitarian arm, Operation Blessing, to bring healing, provision, and God’s love to families like Renato’s. Visit cbnasia.com/give.

It’s a question many people are afraid to say out loud.

Not because they don’t want love, but because disappointment and pain have taught them not to expect it.

For Myla Lim, that question came early. Her parents left when she was still young, choosing to build new families. The responsibility of raising her and her siblings fell on her grandfather. Their days were marked by hunger. They barely had enough to survive.

“Life was hard. There came a point when we had to ask for food, and people gave reluctantly, but it was already spoiled. We just washed it and ate it anyway,” Myla recalled.

Then life took even more from her. Their home was destroyed by a typhoon, followed by the passing of their grandfather. Because of this, her brother left for Manila to find work—where he found the mother who abandoned them.

When Myla was brought back to her mother’s care, she hoped for safety, warmth, and love. Instead, her life shattered, as night after night she was abused by her stepbrother.

“It was devastating. I was a good child. My only dream was to have a good family and food every day. Why did this happen to me?” she cried.

The abuse ended only when they were relocated to Cavite. At 20 years old, Myla finally finished elementary school. Instead of dreaming big, she chose to work, because survival became her priority.

As if her heart had not endured enough, then came another betrayal. At a friend’s birthday party, she was pressured to drink alcohol, and while intoxicated, someone took advantage of her. The abuse resulted in a pregnancy. Lost and broken, Myla longed for her mother—who rejected her again.

“How can I be a mother when I never had a mother to learn from?” she lamented.

How do you believe in love when the pain just keeps piling up?

For Myla, her child became the reason she chose to keep going. She found a job through the help of a friend—where she met the man who would become her husband.

However, when she gave birth, Myla was diagnosed with leukemia and ulcer. She was afraid she might not live to see the family she was beginning to build.

Until one night, she chanced upon The 700 Club Asia. She was moved by the prayers and in that moment, she surrendered her life to Jesus.

“I prayed along. I was told to tell the Lord everything I felt, to forgive those who hurt me, and to forgive myself,” Myla recalled.

She wept. And for the first time, her heart felt light.

Seeing how God changed her life through the program, Myla was inspired to support God’s ministry. She held on to her faith, and believed God was not finished with her story.

God did not disappoint her. In 2019, Myla experienced His miraculous healing—the leukemia and ulcer were gone!

Beyond physical healing, God healed her heart and helped her forgive those who caused her pain. Grateful for the love that restored them, their family now volunteers in their local church.

“Time and circumstances crushed me, but the Lord made me whole again,” Myla testified.

Have you stopped believing in true love?

Maybe life has given you reasons to. Maybe painful experiences convinced you that love does not last.

Thankfully, Jesus showed what real love looks like. As the Bible says,

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV)

God’s love for you does not fade, fail, or walk away. It’s the kind of love that chose you, pursued you, and offered Himself on the cross so you can be forgiven, restored, and begin a life filled with hope.

If you’ve stopped believing in true love, this is your reminder: it has never stopped reaching for you. And today, you can receive it, by accepting Jesus into your life.

Are you moved by this testimony? When you give to CBN Asia, you help us share stories of God’s love in action and inspire more of our kababayans. Partner with us today.

“This is the last that we have… what if we give it to God’s ministry?”

This was the question Allan Perez and his wife asked. A question that led to a life-changing decision. With the last money they had, they chose to give to CBN Asia.

Allan owned a small eatery, but because of low sales, he had to close it permanently. With the business gone, he asked himself, “What now?” They only had Php 1,000 left, and his two children were still going to school.

Using that Php 1,000, Allan decided to start a small fried chicken business. He bought a few chickens and sold them to his former eatery customers.

But the business did not start well. There were days when he sold only one chicken, sometimes not even enough for their daily needs.

Like Allan, are you going through a tough season?

In times like these, where do you turn to?

In the middle of his worries, Allan came across The 700 Club Asia. He joined the prayer, which gave him comfort and challenged his faith.

Moved by the call to give, Allan and his wife did not hesitate. They gave the last two hundred pesos they had.

God did not fail them. Through their joyful and heartfelt giving, their business slowly began to grow. Orders started coming in, and as God continued to bless their family, Allan also continued to support CBN Asia through regular giving.

Even when the pandemic hit in 2020, their business was not affected. God provided for their children’s education, and they were able to finish college. The Lord also blessed them with not just one, but two new fried chicken shop. Their business continues to grow.

Are you struggling to give?

Allan has an encouragement for you, “When you give to the Lord, He will give it back many times over, just like what He did for us. We never expected that the two hundred pesos we gave would return in so many ways.”

When God gently leads us to give, we can always trust Him. What we faithfully and joyfully sow for the sake of God, we will also receive, because He is faithful.

As God says in His Word:

“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” (2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT)

Is God calling you today to be a blessing to His ministry? If so, you can take that step of faith by being our partner today. Visit cbnasia.com/give to know how.