“In search for answers, I was able to risk it all when I didn’t find it , the Lord made its call.”
My name is Christian Mangubat 25 years of age, currently a Youth pastor of Hislife Ministries Inc. . I would like to share my story , a dark past that was redeemed, hurts that was healed and life that was restored.
“The Game Changer”
I grew up in a Christian family ,but as a teenager there’s a lot of temptation, and life didn’t seems to be perfect.I’m around 18 years old that time. I engage myself to computer gaming , and I became addicted.I spent thousands of money to gain what my heart desires, from RPG(Role playing games), MMORPG (Massively multiplayer online role-playing games) to FPS (First Person Shooter) to Mobile Games to Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). Out of all that pursuit I never find satisfaction and that cause me to risk more. I participate to different gaming events , gamble money, wasting time and wasting my life.
“Wrong things become right when person is in denial.”
I found myself alone ,broken and in denial. I finished my course in school but it didn’t just stop. It give me more freedom to play , and the worst it cause me more than thought.
I spent 10 hours to 15 hours a day of playing , I’m unable to talk to people and even lost of appetite;on the other hand I successfully manage my games well, earning good amount of money but no joy, got a lot of friends online but lost my hope, I tried to find answers but I found despair.
Late Night Transit “Breakthrough”
Back in 2014, I was working in Cebu City , I thought having a relationship would solve the problem but no it even become worst.I learn how to drink ,skip work,mingle with friends who can’t answer my questions, even lead me to more regret. I risk all , I give all and I lost all.This become my lifestyle until one night that lead me to Jesus.
“In search for answers, I was able to risk it all when I didn’t find it , the Lord made its call.”
December 26,2014 ,I woke up 3 A.M ;my stomach was aching terribly. I can barely move. I scream for help, do everything I could but it seems not working. I accepted my faith to die that very moment,no hope, no joy, just regrets.
“Desperation that leads to Humility”
“Give me another chance to live Lord, I failed you all of the time but extend your love today , ill offer all give me one more chance”I silently prayed. That moment the Love of God covered me and I know this is not the end.This is when the word God is more than a word but He is indeed alive.But the pain doesn’t go away.
I was awake for the last 5 hours until my best friend arrive home from work. I was delivered to the hospital. The doctors refered me for operation for my appendix but I refused, Instead after the check up I went back home and decided to go back to Bacolod.
December 27,2014 , I was about to go home but unfortunately a storm is approaching , I went to the bus station to try my luck if there is still a bus available.There are almost 500 passengers going to Bacolod and some has reservation .And again I lost hope and cried. Pain is real and I can’t escape it , “Lord you are faithful” a gentle whisper from my heart.
Grace that abounds in the Lord Jesus Christ
As the last 2 buses were approaching, people seem to be in a hurry, some enters the window of the bus. Some quarreling and some were angry. “Lord you are faithful“. The last bus arrived and the bus personnel called my name “Who Is Christian Mangubat?”he shouted.I raised my hand while crying “Grace that abounds in the Lord Jesus Christ ” . Is this for real?I was able to be on the bus near the driver going to Bacolod. My dad finds a way for me to be home, even ask the owner of the bus company to spare me that moment. “Indeed God is Faithful”.
I arrived Bacolod City ,December 28,2014 and was directly admitted to the Hospital.After several test I was diagnosed to have Hepatic nodes. I thank God that it’s not cancer I lost my job, lost my love one , lost my health , lost everything but I gained Christ , I have everything. I trusted God to me my healer that day and commit to follow Him. Until now I’m not drinking any medicine and I’m fully well.
“Life is short and sometimes unpredictable Give it to the one who made it, for His heartbeat will make your heart whole,a dark past that was redeemed, hurts that was healed and life that was restored.From a computer gaming addict to a Disciple of Christ”Now, GOD has been using me to pastor this young people.It’s a joy serving Him . My prayer is you meet Jesus one of this days too. To God be the Glory.!!!
Word to the World 
Amen nong! 🙂