02/09/2025
๐ ๐ฌ ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ก๐ฌ: ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐กโ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ง๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ก๐๐ช ๐ฃ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐
I always thank God every time I think of becoming a seaman. I owe everything I enjoy to the Lord, itโs all because of His grace. His guidance has been my constant source of strength, helping me navigate not just oceans, but also the challenges of life.
For two decades, Iโve worked abroad. Every wave I conquered deepened my appreciation for the journey. But as time passes, even if the mind is sharp, the body inevitably weakens. Nothing is permanent, health, strength, and money all fade. Thatโs why while we still have the chance, we must do what we can to help ourselves. As the saying goes, โNasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa.โ
Earlier this year, I returned to the Philippines for a one-month vacationโฆ but it turned into six months. Why? I couldnโt pass my medical exam.
Three years ago, I underwent an angiogram. And now, another issue was found. After medications didnโt work, I was referred to the Philippine Heart Center for further tests. The waiting period was filled with anxiety, but I kept my faith. Every day, I tried to stay positive, praying for strength and hoping for healing. I also have diabetes medication.
Eventually, the doctors advised that I needed a CARDIOVERSION procedure a treatment to restore normal heart rhythm. It was my first time, and naturally, I was nervous. What if it didnโt work? What would happen to my job, my family?
I had many questions. But I held on to one truth: God is in control.
In preparation, my wife encouraged me to try ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ. I wasnโt a believer at first. I did it out of a strong desire that it would help me get better.
We werenโt even members of ๐๐๐ ๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ช๐๐๐. We just bought the product through a friend from church. I started drinking barley two weeks before the procedure. I also continued with my medications. Eventually, the doctor did the ECG and confirmed, cardioversion was still necessary. And so, with faith in God and trust in the process, I underwent the procedure.
The result? CARDIOVERSION SUCCESSFUL!
We went home that same day with grateful hearts. I believe that only GOD gave us life, and He also knows when He will take it away. But we also have a responsibility while we are still here in the world to do what we should, and that is to take care of ourselves. And I knew, yes, God did it, but He also led us to do our part. I believe that barley helped prepare my body. I felt the difference.
We were never fans of barley before, but after seeing the real results and after learning about Pastor Johnson Lagosโ experience, we were convinced. I decided to become a member of ๐๐๐ ๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ช๐๐๐ to get 50% off on products. I didn't hesitate to invest in it. Itโs now part of our health routine.
If I can spend money on luxuries, why not on our health and well-being? This journey opened a new chapter for us. We met new friends, gained a fresh vision and mission for our lives.
Isaiah 55:8 says:
โ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ข๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐จ, ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐จ ๐ข๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐จ, ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐.โ
๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐จ ๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ, ๐๐ช๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐โ๐จ ๐๐ค๐ฌ.โ
๐ง๐ข ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ป
He continues to guide my life whether I return to the ship or stay on land, I know He still has a purpose for me.
