“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33b, NIV) I could not understand the cruelty of this world, or why I even needed to endure it…until I came to know Christ and my understanding was changed. Before I knew Him I grew up in an abusive environment, believed in Buddhism, was an alcoholic, was a single parent, but worst of all, I thought I was nothing more than a piece of rubbish. I made countless wrong decisions, endured terrible relationships, and I thought I could change my life with my own hands. But in the end I had to accept that I was hopeless. But then, Jesus came and met me just as He came to the woman at the well. (John 4) He showed Himself to me and in His power He healed me in a miraculous way! In one second, the damage that I had brought to my body was fixed as though I were brand new. Jesus has continuously shown me His glory, giving me an understanding of life and carrying me through mountains and seas. As I have walked along the path towards Christ, He has proved through my life that the word of God is true and never fails. He has proved that God is love and He is alive. Now I no longer believe that I am rubbish, or that I am unworthy, unloved, or hopeless. Instead I know that I have been reborn into a new creation and I know that I am made to be His rose and His pearl. This may be my life story, but it is His Testimony and I pray that it brings hope to your life!