Feast Bay Area Morning Bulletin for Feb 17, 2019

Ayala Land IT Offcer Raphael Joseph "RJ" G. Rosario, 35,
tells Zelle Flora how God’s presence in his life helped him
overcome his trials and find love.
Heartbreak after Heartbreak
In September 2014, my fiancée flew to Australia for work. But
the diffculty of long-distance relationship tainted our 11-year
romance. After 6 months, we called it quits.
Not too long after my devastating break-up, I received a call
from my father telling me that my brother has been set up and
arrested for selling illegal drugs. Despite his cooperation and
confession, he was convicted for three years in prison.
My heart was crushed. All we can do was cry for the unjust
decision. My brother's appeal to me was, "Please take care of my
family." He has two kids: 13 years old and 3 months old then.
I also had problems in the offce. For one, I no longer enjoyed
working there. It required a week-long service and erratic
working hours.
All Alone
Life became burdensome. Depression kicked in and I
struggled on my own. I had no one to talk to since my close
friends were the friends of my ex-fiancée.
I felt I didn't have any reason to live anymore. I was about
to call it quits too, but a voice within nagged me, "What's your
purpose for living?"
It kept me thinking.
Dying to Oneself
Blessing Blog
Being the eldest in our family, I knew I had to take on my
brother’s responsibility. I disregarded my feelings and let my
depression take care of itself. I thought I’d live for someone
else—for my brother's dreams—his family.
I quit my job and looked for a new one that could help me
sustain the needs of my brother's family. It was not easy but it
became my reason to stay strong and to be alive.
It became my purpose for living.
Receiving God’s Love
Leaving my old job allowed me to go back to The Feast.
There, I got to release all the pain and diffculty that I've been
through. And in the midst of my every cry, the love of God
filled me.
WORTH HIS LOVE
In June 2015, I got
a new job in an offce
near a church. So every
day, I would drop by
to pray, to give thanks
to Him and ask for His
guidance. Being the
good God that He is, He
helped me cope with the
challenges that life has
been throwing at me.
The change of
environment was a big
help for me too. I found
new friends. And there I
met Danica.
New Love Blooms
Sweethearts RJ and Danica
Danica has a cheerful personality and a warm heart. When we
go out with friends at work, she makes sure everybody is happy.
She became my listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. I woke
up one day missing this sweet girl, even if we've only separated
for a couple of hours. To spend more time with her, I would invite
her out. She became my reason to smile and mend the pain of my
broken heart.
At that time, Danica was still in her six-year relationship. But
she decided to end her longtime romance to give us a clean start.
Her courage inspired me to call up my ex-fiancée for closure.
I introduced her to my Feast family and until today, we serve
together in different ministries. In January 2016, we became a
couple. Danica has been with me in good and in bad times. She
stayed with me even in my most undesirable moment. She's not
just my girlfriend—she's my Ms. Right. We take our relationship
seriously for we have God as our center.
Ever Grateful
My life is now filled with God’s love and gratitude for Him.
Thinking back, I realize that the Lord has always been there for
me – through the good and bad. So I always acknowledge Him for
His Presence and the things He does in my life. I am worth His
love. His overflowing love allowed me to love others.
Allow me to share another good news: my brother has been
released and who knows he might be with us at The Feast
this Sunday.
Is God calling you to serve with us? Don’t wait for the next
Ministry Fair. Join us today. Just approach any of the FBA
servants at the lobby.
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