Overcoming difficulties

05 Jan Overcoming difficulties

Growing up in the church, I gave my life to Jesus at a very young age. My parents were pastors, and I saw how devoted they were to their Lord and to others. It was such an inspiration for me, that I decided to open my heart and let Jesus in, with my simple but sincere words.

Ever since, the Lord guided my path and made me successful in everything I did. 

Being a young christian was not always easy, because the world is filled with unbelievers constantly challenging your faith. But the Lord kept me, and by His grace, I stood firm. I started to serve the Lord at 14 years as a pianist, and I still play the piano nowadays because I believe it is my first call. I took a vow with God, I dedicated my life and my youth to Him and served Him no matter what, and He took care of everything else. For instance, I graduated from one of the most prestigious Schools in the country, and I hold a master’s degree in Economics. Also, unbelievers always told me that they saw something different in me that they could never understand. I just said that it was Christ in me.

I never stopped to serve the Lord because I knew He would never give up on me, and He showed His love to me throughout these years, especially this last year.  

In 2019 started the biggest challenge in my life, and I was far from knowing how hard it would be for my family and myself.

My father, Bishop Martin Lukanda Mutyebele, passed away on August 29^th, 2019.

He was not only my father, but also my pastor and my mentor. I was heartbroken, and when I thought I was at my lowest, a few months later, God decided to take my mother. Pastor Rosiane Ngoi Mutyebele took her last breath on March 21^st, 2020. Unfortunately, she got sick with the conoravirus, and was among the very first people infected in Belgium. 

My brothers, my sisters and I were also infected, because at that time we knew so little about that virus, there was neither social distancing nor mask wearing. Once again we thought that the worst happened, but not long after that, although we prayed so hard and asked for a miracle, our dearest sister Titi Ilunga Mutyebele joined our parents and passed away on May 3d 2019.

Here is the verse that stayed with me during this difficult period:

Psalms 34:1:

I will bless the Lord all times, and his praises shall continually be in my mouth.

My praise does not depend on circumstances, because no matter what happens, I know that God sits on His throne, and I will give Him the glory and honor He deserves for the rest of my life. 

Since the month of April 2020, my family and me have started live worship sessions every week. Though we are sad, we still praise the Lord. Even if we do not understand why or how, we still worship the Almighty.

Every question, frustration, I put it in God’s hand, and I accept the comfort of the Holy Spirit. I refuse every negative thought that the devil is trying to put in my mind.

I know the devil is a liar, and I have the victory in the name of Jesus.

During these worship sessions, I have realized that the Lord is working in our lives and our hearts. The Lord still heals. He protected the rest of the family from death, because we were all sick.

I was three months pregnant when I was tested positive with covid19 in March 2020. I felt very sick in my body, with all kinds of symptoms: fever, dizziness, shortness of breath, and so on. Moreover, the shock of the situation gave me early contractions.

And I was so sad during this time, that it took me a while to realize that God healed me miraculously. My baby boy was born on September 2020, and he is healthy.

Because I decided that my sorrow was not bigger that His name, I let the Lord heal me inside out.

Now I can testify of the goodness of God. He is the father to the fatherless and has so many blessings in store for us.

Today, I pray that the Lord reveals himself to you, so that He can heal your body, your heart, your soul, that every lie of the enemy be destroyed in the name of Jesus. 

Lord, let your Holy Spirit comfort us, and your perfect will be fulfilled in our lives, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

THE AUTHOR