I've been blessed! :')

[majamaria]

My life hasn't been easy. Since I was a kid I had many health issues and most of my early childhood I spent in a hospital. I had a Fallot syndrome (my heart didn't work properly), so when I was 4 I had a surgery. My Mom always said that without God's help I wouldn't be here today. When I was 10 my parents decided to get a divorce. My family's always been the most important thing in my life. I was brokenhearted. When I was 13 we found out that my Dad had a cancer. I prayed a lot (I thought that if said "God, please cure my Dad" he would become healthy again)..
He was fighting for over two years. He died when I was 15. That was the most devastating thing that have ever happened to me. I became farther and farther from God. Once I said "I don't believe in God". One year after my Dad's death I developed anorexia. I couldn't cope with what was happening around me, so that was my way of escaping from the reality. When I was 17 I finally managed to gain weight. In this year I also met a girl named Ada. She helped me realise a few things.  At this point my life was stuck in a dead point. I knew that I didn't want to live in a fear or sorrow anymore.
The day of my 18th birthday was crucial. As I was blowing the candles out I thought "God, I know you have a plan for me, please do what you have to do, I'm going to accept everything". If only I had known at this point what would happen next.. One month later I ended up in Israel (a birthday gift from my Mother)! That was a life-changing experience. When I came back from Israel I was really thankful for what I've experienced there, but only one month later I went to Romania! I got another opportunity to do what I love and meet new friends. That wasn't enough, though. I travelled to Estonia, Luxembourg and Turkey soon after I came back from Romania. What I want to say is.. you never know what Lord has in store for you until you let Him do His work! I used to want to be in charge of my life (everytime!) but now I let Him guide me. As I said at the very beginning my life has been tough. But I know that now it's only gonna get better! 

[chosenone]

Wow He has blessed you. Praise Him.

[geronimo]

Apparently He's using you still, as I needed to hear such a story just now. Thank You Father. Continued blessings to you Majamaria.

[mike37]

majamaria,

Where are you from ?

[Red Baker]

I am reminded of a song by William Cowper: "God Moves In A Mysterious Way"

God moves in a Mysterious way.  His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.

Deep in Unfathomable mines of never failing skill;
He Treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints fresh courage take, The clouds you so much dread;
Are big with mercy, and will break  In blessings upon your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for His grace;
Behind a frowning Providence He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast.  Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,  But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His works in vain;
God is His own Interpreter,  He will make it plain.

William Cowper~1731-1800