The Group That Turned My Life Around

by Mylen Maladrigo

My daughter, Angel, and I came to Penang in April 2011 to join Ronnel, my husband, who was then working in one of the companies here. I knew that our trip was part of God’s plan and that He already arranged people who would help me in my spiritual journey. I thank the women in my LG whom God used to change my points of view and life, especially Ate Flor. Every time I hear her speak in our LG meetings, it was like God was talking to me. Thank you, Ate Flor.

 LG was one of the happiest moments of my life in Penang. I felt like other people were connected to me aside from my daughter and my husband. It’s like I found where I belong. Along the way I learned how to forgive a little bit easier because I knew God was in control of me and the people I had concerns with. I became so aware of God and I didn’t know why. I didn’t have any logical or scientific explanation to back me up. But what I knew was, it was all about God. He made me believe Him. I came to believe that God is always for me and He will never leave me nor forsake me.

God encouraged us to bless Him as well. I learned to make God number one in my life like giving a portion of our wealth to Him and blessing other people. I believe that blessings will just come naturally and that God will open doors that no one can shut. God has blessed us abundantly! To mention a few, I got a job online and then Ronnel got hired in a better company. And lately we acquired a car. For us, it was a wonderful blessing because we never owned one even back in Philippines. And what made it sweeter was that the car was from a good friend. The timing was just so right. 

Back in the Philippines, we were also able to visit my family in Guimaras, Iloilo and my husband's family in Cagayan Valley. Yes, we did have lots of challenges, but we want to magnify the blessings instead.

I now know and understand the impact of giving a portion of our wealth to God. I encourage everyone to do it regularly. God will bless us in His own time and in a way that is overwhelming!

Currently, Angel and I are in the Philippines, awaiting our papers to join Ronnel again in Ipoh, Malaysia.