HEALING OF THE HEART

By Jean Pala
Hope KL English

I joined Hope KL in 2016, together with some of the brethren who were part of a small church (KCC).

We had gone through some challenges for some years, but what finally made it impossible to carry

on was when my husband, who was pastoring the church, had to amputate his second leg in 2014,

and so was wheelchair bound.

I always considered myself an emotionally strong person, so I did not realize the emotional toll that

the circumstances I found myself in, were taking on me. Besides caring physically for my husband,

there were the continuous hospital appointments for many of his health issues, as well as greater

household responsibilities, having to do all the “running around.” In addition to that was a major

family issue that took place.

Then the responsibility for the affairs of the church and managing its building fell heavier on me. I

was especially affected when we tried to get a new pastor on board and found myself caught

between him and my husband. Finally, we decided that we needed to come under a larger church

and hand over all responsibility. How grateful I am that the Lord brought Ps Simon into our lives. His

genuine care for us and his commitment to serve God deeply touched us, and after some months of

discussions, we became Hope KCC in 2016.

I decided to plant myself in the main church in Hope KL. I realize now that joining Hope KL was for

me God’s leading to a new season. As we started attending services, the Lord started a major healing

process in my heart. He ministered to me during the times of worship. At every service, I teared

uncontrollably. Every song of worship was like it was meant for me – either as my cry to the Lord, or

His ministering deep into my heart and spirit. In fact, a few times those who sat nearby caringly

asked me if I was okay. Believe it or not this went on for four to five months! Every Sunday I went to

church with a great expectation of meeting with the Lord and receiving from Him. I had never before

felt such a great measure of His love for me! I experienced great healing in my heart and little by

little a weighty burden was lifted off me.

This house of God has become so precious to me. Of course it took a little time to integrate, get to

know more of the brethren and participate in church life. Out of the 30 years that we are

celebrating, I’ve only been a part of Hope KL for 7 years. But this is my family now and my prayer and

desire is to see many more lives touched, saved, healed and restored through the ministry of Hope

KL! To God be the Glory!