Psalm 57:1
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in You my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by…
After the medical tests were completed, I was transferred to an isolation room where communication was done via intercom. Accessing the room required passing through two glass doors with a small area in between – an added precaution to prevent contamination and allow medical staff to put on their PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) suits before entering. I noticed that each suit was used only once and immediately discarded.
Battling the silence, emptiness and uncertainty alone was deeply challenging. I was physically drained from two consecutive sleepless nights, and my escalating blood pressure only made things worse – at one point, it spiked to 195. As I tried to process my thoughts, my eyes wandered around the room and landed on a picture illustrating different breathing techniques. One particular image – a person lying face down – sent a chill through me. It instantly brought to mind haunting scenes of Covid-19 patients with ventilators inserted into their throats, dying alone in their final moments. Fear preys on the vulnerable, and in that moment, my mind spiraled into a series of terrifying thoughts.
At the same time, I grew increasingly restless and uncomfortable. The medical gadgets fastened onto me restricted my movements, and every time the blood pressure cuff tightened around my arm, it dragged the intravenous (IV) infusion upwards, sending waves of intense pain through the arm. With everything happening all at once, I eventually succumbed to the fear of the unknown. Medication may dull pain, but it cannot dispel fear. Only our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ can. He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). I am so thankful to God for directing my heart and mind to Christ Jesus at that critical moment because by then, my heart was pounding uncontrollably fast.
When I struggled to calm the palpitations, anxieties over the uncertainty kept building. With Covid-19, health can decline rapidly, and no one can predict what will happen next. In that moment of distress, I recalled calling my son to pray over me. Just hearing his familiar voice brought comfort while his prayers strengthened me. And by the grace of God, my focus shifted to Jesus, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Our Lord is faithful, loving and gracious – He never changes. He is the strong, immovable Rock! God is sovereign over all things, including needles (I endured more than 20 pricks during that weeklong stay), troubling reports, and grim prognoses. His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9) and He is able to turn any situation around for our good and His glory.
Storms of life are inevitable. We may be shaken, but we will not be overcome, for amidst the swirling tides and surging waves, we have a Saviour who enables us to rise above the storm. Oh yes, Christ Jesus is my Anchor! In Him, I am secure, no matter the uncertainties that surround me.
Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts,
and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.
With that affirmation, God’s peace enveloped me, and for the first time in three days, I slept at the feet of Jesus, resting in His promises. Surrounded by His overwhelming presence, I was blessed with the assurance that all would be well according to His perfect will.
Dolly's Sharing 
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May God keep you safe , healthy & peace be with you 😇
Stay safe
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Praise the Lord that all is well with you. 🙏
Our Lord Jesus promises us that He will never abandon us, if we but pray and trust in Him.
All His blessings be upon you Dolly Ng 🥰
Have a very blessed Christmas
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Take care Dolly
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Good testimony. I have shared to other group too to encourage others.
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Sis. U r of Spirit n of God. God is with u always. In Yeshua name i giv thks to Father Son n HoliSpirit. Amen. Your sharing shall be of God . Amen
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God is Good all the times 🙏🙏🙏
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Well written. Great testimony overall 🙌 Love you mum! Proud of you too for being brave through it ❤️ Thankful to God for seeing you through!
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Well written!! 👍🏻👍🏻 it’s a really good testimony for others. Really like the picture u used the big wave and small ship thing.
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Dolly, your sharing is such a great encouragement. May God bless you and heal you completely. Amen
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Amazing testimony. Put that in YouTube
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Amen. HalleluYah. Those who hv overcome is of God n of Spirit. God is with u during the critical time n u hv Shalom. During that period, my mind kept sensing u need prayer n i ask kyen to chk if u r ok. So i send out the prayer on whatapps to wish u well. U r the God overcomer as u are able rely on God via His word that are both power n alive. U shall be able to apply the power of God to heal. The prototype hv been rooted in u. Next time see u, pls lay hand on me n pray. Amen
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Thanks for sharing. Dolly also can write so well. Good written communication skills must have run in the family genes
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Praise God for the powerful testimony 🥳🙏🙏
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A great testimony of God’s goodness and presence with us through every unexpected storm we encounter. Dolly’s testimony is most encouraging and very well written. PTL! 👏👍😁
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Thanks for sharing. This is a good testimony as you shared your thoughts n fears n Christ.
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🙏 will share.
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Couldn’t imagine how you went through all that but glad it turned out good. Take care ya, Dolly Ng ❤️
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Praise God, Thank you Sister Dolly for sharing with us. God Bless
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Thanks for sharing, Dolly. Praying for a speedy & full recovery. Hugs 😘🌹🙏
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Hi Dolly. Praise God for His Divine healing. Good sharing on your facebook. Encouraging testimony. It helps to educate people to be more careful n practise SOP . During such times, have to use the phone and not meet up unless necessary. Continue to exercise, get the morning sun to build up your resistance and eat well. God bless! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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God is so true & real in difficult moments u went through. To God be all the glory now & forevermore, Amen!
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Your article reminded me of this song which is also Debbie’s fav song
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