God Intervenes in Every Moment of My Life

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Photo with my husband

My husband suffered a stroke following a serious car accident, which led to vision loss. I’ve had to shoulder the responsibility of supporting our family alone—caring for my daughter, who has ADHD, and navigating the immense stress from our struggling convenience store. Yet, because God intervenes in every moment of my life, I have not collapsed. Instead, I’ve become increasingly steadfast in my faith.

A Lost Child Finds the Way Home

Throughout my life, I encountered many opportunities to know God, but inner turmoil and hesitation often caused me to brush past Him. In January 2024, my daughter would often say, “Mommy, I want to know the Lord Jesus.” At the same time, my dear friend Tammy was baptized and became a new creation in Christ. It felt as though God was gently knocking on the door of my heart again and again.

In June 2024, at Tammy’s invitation, I attended Sunday worship at the Richmond Hill Christian Community Church for the first time. During the service, I wept—as if a lost child had finally found the way home. My heart was filled with peace and warmth unlike anything I had ever known. In that moment, I knew our Heavenly Father understood the years of hardship I had endured and offered me a place of refuge. That day, I was blessed to meet Pastor Anna Chen and wholeheartedly committed my life to the Lord.

The joy of faith had only just begun. Soon after, on July 1st, my husband was suddenly in a car accident that triggered a stroke. He was rushed to the ICU. In that critical moment, Pastor Chen and two church members arrived at the hospital to visit us. Even more miraculously, Pastor Chen led my husband in a prayer of commitment to Christ moments before he fell into a coma—giving him the opportunity to receive God’s mercy and healing.

My daughter, always by my side

Standing Firm in the Midst of Extreme Adversity

The craniotomy, originally scheduled to last nine hours, was successfully completed in just five. Within hours, my husband regained consciousness with a clear mind. He could speak and move normally, and by that afternoon, was able to sit up, eat, and use the bathroom independently. According to the stroke recovery cases I researched, such progress was nearly impossible. Yet, he told me that after praying, he saw a white light and heard a voice say: “You must be well.” We truly believe it was God who healed him and gave him a second chance at life.

During his hospitalization, I rushed between multiple cities in Toronto every day. Living in Markham, I started each morning preparing meals and fruit for my husband and child, dropped my child off at summer camp, then headed to Sunnybrook Hospital to care for my husband. After that, I ran errands in North York, delivered supplies to our Vaughan store, and picked my child up from school.

In addition, I had to manage insurance claims, bank matters, hire a lawyer and staff, and retrieve belongings from our totaled vehicle—an avalanche of tasks all resting on my shoulders. During those days, I barely ate or drank, sometimes going two days before finally eating something. Still, I remained mentally alert and organized. I know this wasn’t by my own strength, but by God’s presence and support—allowing me to remain steadfast amid overwhelming pressure.

Love and Support Took Away My Loneliness

Church brothers and sisters prayed for us day and night. Pastors and small group leaders visited personally, brought meals, and offered support. Though I had no relatives in Canada, I felt a warmth deeper than familial love. These believers were like angels sent by God, building a wall of protection around me, lifting my burdens, and filling me with hope. They helped me understand that we are never fighting alone.

In July 2023, my 9-year-old daughter personally experienced God’s grace and chose to commit her life to Christ. Now, our family prays together every day, thanking God for His powerful salvation.

Despite my husband’s vision loss, the burden of supporting the family, caring for a child with ADHD, and facing business pressures, I’ve continued to face adversity with faith. Prolonged anxiety once brought me to the brink of collapse—sleepless nights, loss of appetite, heart palpitations, trembling hands, vomiting, and chest pain triggered by the sound of a ringing phone. Only through unceasing prayer and life-saving medicine was I able to persevere. I knew that if I broke down, my whole family would lose hope.

Daughter’s visit to Dad in hospital

Hearing His Voice in the Midst of Despair

This past year felt like living at the center of a storm—waves of hardship and trials crashing in. Yet every time anxiety crept in, I heard a voice in my heart saying, “Do not fear, do not worry, I am with you.” Through God’s love and grace, I didn’t fall. Instead, I grew stronger in faith, day by day.

God provides for those who trust in Him. Each morning and evening, I pray for wisdom, peace, and guidance. Problems that once seemed impossible to resolve, God miraculously made a way—working all things together for good and fulfilling His will beyond what human minds can grasp.

Scripture says: “He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear…” (1 Corinthians 10:13). God’s hand has never left me. Every time I reached my limit, He intervened and guided me forward. Without Him, I would have given up long ago. Now, when faced with injustice and criticism, I’ve learned to surrender and believe: “Whatever you ask for in faith, you will receive.” As my spiritual life deepens, I’ve come to know that Jesus’ love is truly unconditional—a love that forgives, humbles, gently guides, and willingly bears our burdens.

No Matter How Fierce the Storm, God Still Reigns and Leads

Though challenges still lie ahead, God’s presence brings peace to our hearts. We have grown to cherish His grace and long to reflect the image of Jesus through daily renewal.

I believe God has prepared the road ahead for our family. Even through stormy days, He will guide us through each tomorrow. By His grace, may I become a source of comfort and blessing to others—bearing witness to His glory.

As Romans 8:28 says: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” The car accident was a tragic event, yet through it, God brought spiritual rebirth and growth to our family—teaching us to trust and rely on Him completely.

We are a blessed family. We thank God for His salvation and abiding presence. And we thank the church, our spiritual family, for enveloping us in their love and care. Amen.

Renee Lee