The Household is the heart of CFC-SFC. It is where I truly appreciate the essence and existence of what I called “A HOME AWAY FROM HOME”. Being far away from my family is a struggle which I cannot hide from my brothers and sisters in the community. My first 3 months in this country was filled with so much longing for my loved ones. I often shared to them that God must have a great purpose for bringing me here in Kuwait. When I started to involve myself to the service, this made me feel the real joy of being a part of the Household.
I would say that Household has greatly helped me in my journey with Christ. A Household is where I expressed my praises and thanks to God for the everyday blessings, sincerely asking for His mercy of my imperfections and lifting up the prayers and hopes with full trust that His will be done. While saying the thanksgiving of each of us, I feel so much blessed, even in the midst of scarcity. There were times when I just cried as I shared through my prayer the answered prayers. It has helped others as well to recognize God’s abundant blessings to them. It is a manifestation that God provides. In every state of one’s heart, only God knows and that I cannot hide anything from Him. All I can do is to recognize and humbly seek for his mercy and forgiveness for the weaknesses and failings as a son. At times that I opened up, I felt relief and peace as well. No more guilt and pain for God is a great healer. Then, I started to become hopeful as I lift to Him my plans and decisions in life. Claiming the victory with my dear brothers is incomparable. With God, I learned to trust with all my heart and soul.
There is still much more in Household that reveals God’s magnificent power on our lives. More than the sense of brotherhood that I felt is the love and care shown from one another like my real family. I will never sacrifice my Household over all other things. It is because I know that it is the Household that keeps me holding on and makes me the person God wants me to be. I love my Household and forever will be treasured for this priceless gift from above.
