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A Brave Heart By: Sis. Yohree Faith Pantano


Before I begin my story, my only desire is to inspire others and to mend a broken heart. I believe that some of you will be able to identify with what I have “gone through.”

As a woman, I’m always dreaming to have a perfect relationship. I want to find someone who will love me unconditionally and will treat me like a princess. One day, I met a guy that was introduced to me by a friend of mine and he became my boyfriend for 4 years. I really thought that he is “The One”, “My Forever”, “My knight in shining armour” and my everything. But things didn’t work out between us. He cheated on me not just once, twice, thrice but many times. Yes, you’re right I’m so in love with him to the point that I forgot to love myself. I decided to end up our relationship and just moved on. It was never an easy journey for me, I feel utterly and helplessly alone. Vindictive thoughts occupied my mind, everything has shattered in so many places and I don’t even know where to begin. The pain never goes away, and in my despair I get drunk every day to ease the pain of my broken heart, with a hope that I can forget everything about us. But it didn’t work, the pain and grudges in my heart is still there. I was crying all the time, day and night. I guess I’m barking up the wrong tree. It was a huge mistake, I forgot that the Lord is fully engaged with us pouring out his love on us and longing for us to love him back. One day, I went to the church and I pray to God as I told him “Lord please place solace my heart and take away all the grudges that I’m feeling right now, I can’t endure the pain any longer.” I cried a lot, I know the Lord have better plans for me and I know he will help me to move forward with my life.

 As the time goes by, I forgive myself and I slowly fixed the broken pieces of my heart. After 1 year of being single, I’ve been in to another relationship again. But we didn’t last maybe because we’re not really meant for each other. Yes, it’s another failed relationship but this time I’m stronger than before. Life goes on because I’ve always believed that the Lord is preparing someone that was really meant for me. (Naisip ko tuloy minsan na ang malas ko talaga pagdating sa pag-ibig! Hahay..)

I decided to come here in UAE to find my destiny and leave all the bad memories behind me. During my first day at work I saw this wonderful man in the lobby and he greeted me with a broad smile. At the back of my mind (feeling close naman to si kabayan! haha) but then we became close friends. I adore him because of his positive attitude. He invited me to attend the Singles For Christ CLP, but I refrain to join because I’m not interested that time. He courted me and I accepted him as my GG (God’s Gift). He is so sweet, loving, caring, God-fearing and a very responsible man. This time I guarded my heart but he proved to me how much he loves me, and because of that he gained my love and trust. After 1 year of being together, I joined the CLP and became a member of SFC chapter B2. The community taught me to have a deeper relationship with the Lord and change my life in so many ways. I realized when I attended “Princess Diaries” last March 3, 2017 of how blessed I am to be the princess of God. The Lord never leaves me in those times that I am in trouble. The Lord is faithful to his promises. How great is his love to me for me to survive the game of life. His love never fails.



My GG and I are together for 3 years right now and we’re planning to get married soon. All the pain that I’ve been through is all worth it because I ended up knowing the man of my dreams. Truly God has a greater plan for each of us. Just don’t give up, God’s healing power is his perfect love and perfect love casts out all fears. He will give what your heart desires in the most perfect time, in the most precious moment and when you least expect it. Just learn to love and forgive yourself and learn from your mistake. Loving ourselves isn’t a one-time event. You don’t have to be different to be worthy. Your worth is in your nature. You are a princess. You are love. The Lord loves you.

May God be praised!
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