I found out not every ESL class is suitable for me. I tried some other ESL classes before, but I feel bored, so I gave up in a few months. I didn’t know why I chose this particular ESL class this time. This location was far from my house, but this ESL class is the longest programme I have ever joined. Many immigrants feel challenged to fit in Canada. In this class, my teacher teaches us how real Canadian life is like: camping, mental health, writing wills, cooking, traveling, etc. She creates her own handouts for us and she knows what our struggle is. To be honest, we don’t have many friends in Canada. She cares and shares her life with us, and we have become friends. I remembered that when she texted me “Are you interested in joining a Bible study?” I felt I was so special. She taught us about Christianity and we read the Bible together. That is how I started knowing God.
In God’s mercy, I got baptized last winter. There are so many things that have changed in my life. God tells me how much He loves me when I feel useless and helpless. He understands how lonely I am in the deepest part of my heart. I was facing financial difficulty during this pandemic; buying fruits for my kids had become a luxury, but I praised the Lord every time I went shopping. At that time, I experienced God’s unfailing love. God sent brothers and sisters to support my family; they cooked meals and covered my bills, and sent flowers to cheer me up. The warm temperature melted my heart. I would never forget.
For my parenting, I was like an angry mom before: no patience, yelling, throwing kids’ stuff on the ground. I would easily and totally lose my temper. I now know how important reading the Bible is. God’s words calm my soul. Instead of yelling and throwing things I started to listen to my kids’ voices, and we pray together now.
For me, ESL classes are not just normal classes. In my class, I experience relationship and it has flavor in it. Without people sharing the gospel to me, I would never have experienced God’s love. Thank you, my Lord!!