Saroj
Good afternoon to everyone! A blessed and fruitful 11th Anniversary Cornerstone!
I am Saroj. We are Indian couple. We are both born and raised in a Christian family following Christian ceremonies and rituals. We are aware that God loves us but not really aware that God also corrects us.
In our growth, we try to keep all the promises from God’s Word for our life and enjoying His goodness. But on the other hand, we keep aside all the correctional verses from the Word of God. We know it, that it is not good in the sight of God.
Usha
Good afternoon. I am Usha. I was diagnosed with PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and it was there with me for almost 5 years. I consulted many doctors but it did not work. Along the way this sickness created many side effects in my body. I was having high blood pressure, facial hair growth and many other health issues.
In 2017, I was admitted in the hospital for severe stomach pain. The doctor found out that one of my ovaries is almost damaged with a big tumor of more than 1 kilogram. Since my ovary was damaged, the remedy was to remove it.
After marriage, like all other couples, we also wanted to have a child. James 1:3 says knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Yes, our faith was tested.
In 2018, the doctor told me that I cannot conceive because I have only one ovary with cysts. When I heard this, I was sad but I did not worry. I started to pray to God. I did not demand from God. Deep in my heart, I wanted to get conceived to know how it feels when a baby kick inside the womb, to know how it feels to carry another life inside my own body. I want to feel being a mother.
I share this with my husband, if it is God’s will - we will have a child. If not, we have to live with this truth or may adopt a child.
Saroj
Although the doctor already told us that it is impossible to bear a child. But our hope is in God who makes impossible to be possible.
One day I pray to God for not keeping her barren, but to fulfill the desire of our hearts. I prayed to God that she would enjoy the feeling of a mother. God answered our prayer, exactly after a month she conceived. Although there were many challenges during her pregnancy.
We are blessed to have our daughter Evelyn. But the story is not yet ended. Many of you are aware of Evelyn’s health. In the initial ages she was almost behaving like an autistic child and none of the doctor here in Cambodia or in India could help her healed. My wife was not able to bear this that led her become hypertensive and experienced depression.
Usha
Looking at the behavior of Evelyn, we both started blaming each other and fighting.
My Faith was shaken. I was hopeless - crying and asking God, why me? Why always I have to go through all these problems? Finally, the day came when I surrendered myself completely to God, telling Him that I am done. There is nothing I can do. Please, Lord, take care of Evelyn! If not, please Lord, help me to bear it.
Then I heard a voice telling me, carry your cross and follow me. I was little confused though my ear is ringing. Yes, the Holy Spirit is working. Then I started prayer and fasting and got to know what are those crosses in my life.
The Holy Spirit exposed to me that many years I am carrying the unforgiving spirit within me. God touched my heart. He healed all the wounds and released me from the bondage of unforgiving spirit which was blocking the way of God’s blessings. This is not about material blessings but it is about God. The will of God is for us to celebrate His faithfulness while being part of Jesus’ suffering.
I and my husband are very happy and praising God that I do not have hypertension and depression now. Our greatest battles were won by God’s power. Evelyn was healed by God from autism 100 percent. This is God’s testimony through our lives.
Saroj
There are challenges in life but we have peace in our hearts. We learned many times that what we asked from God, we don’t get. But the truth is we get according to God’s plan and will. In the future, it is God’s will to give us a glorified body, no more sickness and no more pain.
As followers of Jesus, our name is written in the book of life. Christianity is not just only accepting Jesus, not just only going church and singing songs but Christianity is a lifestyle of obeying Jesus according to Matthew 5. And we have to live it - no other option, no turning back.
We are blessed to have sister Amy and brother Boy as our small group discipleship facilitators. They are a great blessing to our married life. They are there during our ups and downs!
Today, we celebrate God’s faithfulness as we celebrate 11 years of God’s unfailing love and faithfulness to Cornerstone Church family. Congratulations!
This is brother Saroj and my wife Usha, followers of Jesus Christ who experienced God’s power, God’s healing, miracles and sustaining grace. We give thanks and highest glory to God alone!
