by Jenny Osorio
Good day everyone. I would like to share with you how Jesus Christ redeemed me and changed my life.
Before I met Jesus, my life was careless and uncertain. But I’ve been praying for this day — that God would gather the right people to hear my story. And today, I stand before you as living proof of His mercy and grace.
I was an adopted daughter—not by strangers, but by my aunt and uncle, whom I lovingly call Mama and Papa. They raised me with love, even when life was difficult. I grew up in a strict environment, often afraid to express my feelings. Some people in my family would remind me that I wasn’t their “real child,” and that deeply hurt me. I often asked myself if I truly belonged.
I remember being questioned if I would ever be capable of returning the favor to my parents someday. Someone even told me, “We didn’t have a choice—we had to accept you. But honestly, we didn’t want you in this family.”
Those words deeply hurt me, but I stayed silent. I hid the pain and tried my best to fit in, even when I felt I didn’t belong.
I tried to find love, comfort, and validation outside my home. I grew up Catholic—active in church, singing in the choir, praying, and attending Bible studies. I knew Jesus by name, but I didn’t have a deep, personal relationship with Him.
After graduating from college, I came to Cambodia with my boyfriend—a relationship I thought was worth fighting for. But God gently reminded me through Proverbs 4:23:
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
It wasn’t the relationship God wanted for me, yet He never left my side. In my brokenness, I prayed, “Lord, if this love is not from You, take it away.” And He did.
The verse that spoke to me deeply was from John 10:11 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, ,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and sin no more”
After that, a friend invited me to a Christian church. God led me there to serve Him again—this time, not by singing, but through dancing. I felt His joy and presence, but temptations didn’t stop. I still lived a life of parties and drinking, thinking that was happiness.
Then another test came—another kind of love that God asked me to surrender. It was hard and painful because my heart was deeply attached, but God gently showed me what true love really means. True love is not confusing. It doesn’t lead you away from Him—it draws you closer. He wanted me to understand that before anything or anyone else, I must love Him first.
During that season, I was betrayed by people I trusted the most. I felt so alone, broken, and lost. My anxiety grew worse, and I was even admitted to the hospital. But even in my weakest moments, Jesus never left me. He surrounded me with people who reminded me of His mercy, comfort, and unfailing love.
Through my friend Sherrylane, God led me to Cornerstone Church—and there, I met wonderful people like Tita Maue, Angelie,Rose Manang Meer, Nang Jaja, Doc Sky, and my Singles group. They even welcomed me into their circle of family and friends, and for that, I am truly grateful.. They became my spiritual family. They prayed for me, guided me, and helped me grow in faith. I remember messaging Nang Jaja, crying and asking for prayers because I didn’t know what to do. There were moments I wanted to give up on life, but God used them to lift me up and remind me of His purpose.
That’s when I truly surrendered my life to Jesus. I asked Tita Maue about baptism, ready to leave everything behind—the pain, the habits, and even the things that no longer aligned with God’s will. I even burned the rosary my Papa gave me—not out of disrespect, but as a symbol of my decision to follow Jesus completely. It wasn’t easy, but I was determined to obey Him. I keep praying for my family and friends to truly know Jesus. I ask the Lord to give me courage and make me an instrument of His love and grace—so that through my life, they too may see how good and faithful He is. Jesus also blessed me with supportive friends. They even decided to come with me to Kampot to witness my baptism and respected my decision not to goout with them. I jokingly said, “There’s no turning back!”—because I chose to stay and have fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ.
And today, I can say with all my heart: I have decided to follow Jesus—And definitely, there’s no turning back.
Now, I stand here as a living testimony of His goodness and mercy. God turned my pain into purpose, my sadness into joy, and my brokenness into beauty.
All glory belongs to Jesus Christ—my Savior, my Healer, my Redeemer, and my true Father.