I grew up in a poor rural village as the ninth of ten siblings. Being from a poor family, we were often looked down upon. My parents constantly reminded us to work hard and make something of ourselves. Determined not to disappoint them, I studied diligently, eventually earning a PhD in the UK. After returning home, I quickly secured a job at an international company and was promoted to a managerial position within a few short years. This success, however, made me prideful.
In 2008, I resigned to enter politics and became a candidate for Parliament. During the campaign, I visited various non-Christian places, including temples, trying to win the favor of the people. I believed that as long as I didn’t directly participate in the rituals, it would be fine. However, I lost the election and was devastated, feeling ashamed and unable to face people. I became overly concerned about what others were saying behind my back and eventually fled to China to avoid facing reality.
In China, I had been doing business for many years, but most of my business partners were non-believers. Although I initially tried to share the gospel with them, they always brushed it off, and as my work became busier, I gradually lost the desire to evangelize. During Chinese festivals like Qingming, Mid-Autumn, and Dragon Boat Festival, my business partners would host elaborate banquets and perform rituals. Although I didn’t participate in the worship or consume the offerings, I still conducted business with them in that environment.
At the time, I thought that as long as I didn’t directly engage in the rituals or eat the food offered, it was acceptable to conduct business there. However, after joining the MLI program at GA, I realized that this behavior displeased God, as He is a jealous God. No wonder, despite business discussions seeming promising, my deals were often stolen by others or ended in failure, resulting in significant losses.
During the MLI course, I deeply repented, confessing my sins to God and acknowledging my wrongdoing. I began to seriously participate in morning prayers, reading the Bible, praying, and memorizing scripture, while distancing myself from past mistakes. Through MLI, I learned to partner with the right people, use DISC to understand my clients’ personalities, set boundaries, and build an altar at home.
Although some of my business partners are still non-believers, I now choose appropriate places like restaurants or coffee shops to meet them. Before each business meeting, I pray for God’s discernment, asking Him to help me recognize whether a potential partner is suitable.
Last year, I was introduced to a group of people involved in the gold mining business. Initially, our discussions went well, and we were ready to collaborate, but I soon discovered that they worshipped idols and operated unethically. After much prayer, I decided to walk away from the deal, knowing that continuing would displease God. Although this meant giving up a profitable opportunity, I felt a deep sense of peace.
God then opened another door, leading me to experience His peace in a different business venture. Though I faced many challenges initially, including conflicts with clients, through MLI’s teachings on boundaries and constant prayer, I eventually saw God’s blessing. The sales from this international business deal reached an eight-digit figure in USD. When I aligned myself with God’s will and did what pleases Him, He blessed me thirtyfold, sixtyfold, and a hundredfold. All glory be to God!
