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A simple, poignant collection of short accounts, this delightful work follows the author’s journey as he discovers the power of prayer and belief in Jesus. A former Buddhist, the author became disillusioned after failing to see improvements in his own life or in the lives of his friends who were also Buddhist. Before becoming Christian, he writes that he had a “long list of headaches” that he endured, from family and work issues to car troubles, financial worries, and depression. However, this all changed after a Christian friend encouraged him to pray Psalm 91, which speaks about God’s assurance that faith will keep him from evil “for he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
The author began to pray this psalm daily, and through this practice, he used the surety of God’s protection to peacefully dissolve a potential robbery, extend comfort to a friend and family member struggling with suicidal thoughts, and give confidence to fellow Coast Guard members caught in a terrifying storm at sea. Through each story, he details the hope and peace that God’s presence has continually provided in his life. He also provides resources for new beginners, including detailed guidelines on formally accepting Jesus, finding a church community, and giving a testimonial.
This is a unique and beautiful testimony of one man’s path to finding Jesus and his faith's miraculous effects on his life. Written in both English and Chinese, these short passages provide inspiration from all aspects of his life. Grammatical errors are present but do not take away from the simple spirituality of the author’s words. He provides encouragement and guidance for believers, both old and new, emphasizing the certainty of God’s protection and grace.