This past year has been a refining and pruning season from God — a time when He purified my heart, refined my character, and stripped away worldly motivations and selfishness.
It wasn’t an easy process. I’m naturally stubborn, impulsive, and a fighter at heart. I had my own principles and ways of thinking — even my husband often found it difficult to advise me.
But God, in His mercy, broke off every branch that wasn’t bearing good fruit for my growth. There were times when I felt low, unworthy, and lacking confidence. I questioned myself — What am I doing here? Am I even useful?
My faith often hung by a thread, especially after starting this business. There were no customers, finances were in the red, and yet I had to keep planting and nurturing the seeds, not knowing if they would ever grow.
My only source of strength was the Eucharist. I spent many afternoons attending weekday Mass whenever I could. It nourished my soul and helped me keep going — to trust God even when I couldn’t see what He was doing.
I asked God for signs many times. On the third time, He gently asked me back, “What have you seen in the past year?”
And when I looked back, I saw His hand in everything — from finding the right IT vendor, inventory supplier, and marketing ideas, to sending the right people for collaboration and even customers who came our way.
It wasn’t my effort or intelligence that made it happen — it was truly God’s providence and generosity.
For when God doesn’t open a door, nothing can move.
To mark this one-year anniversary, I’ve kept my promise: to donate the net revenue from my first sales to a non-profit organization I’ve been volunteering with — one that supports low-income women, single parents, and young women facing unplanned pregnancies. Reaching out to women in need has always been a personal calling close to my heart.
Thank You, Lord, for the past year — painful, yet fruitful.
It has taught me humility, surrender, and complete trust in Your providence.
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