Time To Turn Around

By Esther Low

This book, Time to Turn Around, will comfort the depressed, give hope to those who are about to give up and open doors for those who are searching for a way out.

Esther poignantly unravels her traumatic life experiences, supernatural encounters and incredible episodes of many near death escapades in this thrilling book.

Readers will be enthralled, motivated, refreshed as well as blessed.

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Compelling ... comforting ... captivating. Highly recommended reading! Read this book and be inspired – TAN KOK SENG

I spotted this book and could not stop reading it. Interesting! Marvellous! I am inspired and blessed – ESTHER BUCHAND (Scotland)

This is a great book! – PASTOR STEPHEN LEE

This book is intriguing! Fascinating! I am awe-struck! – MARY WONG

Inspiring, encouraging and timely to strengthen the weak and open a way out for others. You will be refreshed – EMMA SAW

Captivating ... encouraging. Read it. You can learn to overcome, and find a way out of your own dangerous situation – PASTOR JULIE

• Language: English
• Publisher: Esther Low
• Release date: Aug 15, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005087432

Esther Low

Esther Low has achieved a string of successes in life, including representing her school in an elocution contest. After winning a 'popular vote' beauty contest she was enlisted into a modelling career. However, the Lord changed her name to Esther, changed her career to a professional teacher, and turned her life around. He visited her a number of times and even took her up to heavenly realms.Esther's first book was endorsed by the Education Ministry as a literature book. Her third book captured fourth place in a nation-wide 'popular vote' contest (novel section).

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TIME TO TURN AROUND

Esther Low

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Copyright 2021 by Esther Low

Published by Esther Low

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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REVIEWS

Compelling... comforting... captivating.

In the midst of darkness, fear and uncertainty, there is God. Esther Low has woven into her book a very powerful testimony of the caring nature of God, even to those who have not yet known or acknowledged Him.

She brings to life God’s promise of Psalm 40:5 Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us and Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

The recurring theme is one of God’s patience, care and protection all through the years of her life. A continuing story which gives encouragement to the reader of God’s faithfulness in ways we oftentimes do not anticipate - your ways are not my way, saith the Lord (Isaiah 55:8).

Highly recommended reading. Read this book and be inspired to share His blessings. Read this book and be comforted that all things work together to them that love the Lord. – TAN KOK SENG

This book is so inspiring and encouraging. It narrates many of Esther’s life experiences and how God changed her life around. It is intriguing! It’s an eye opener. This book is timely for this challenging time - it may be an elixir of strength to those facing trials as well as opening a way for those groping in the dark. Read it. You will be refreshed. – EMMA SAW

The title of this book is certainly inspired by the Holy Spirit of God. This book is a must-read! – AMY LEE, SINGAPORE

I spotted this book, Time To Turn Around on the table, picked it up, and guess what? I could not stop reading it! It is interesting, marvellous! I feel inspired and blessed. I must give it to my sister. It is well-written. – ESTHER BUCHAND, SCOTLAND

This book gives me a lot of encouragement. I feel confident that God is always there for us in time of need. It is so interesting that I could not stop reading it. I am greatly blessed. – BEH WENG HOOI

This book is captivating. It is encouraging. Read it. You will be refreshed! just as Esther has overcome many challenges including near death escapades several times, you may find a way out of your own dangerous situations. You too can learn to overcome. Read her book to find out how. – PASTOR JULIE

God surely has a plan for your life and is definitely with you. This interesting book captured vividly a host of miracles and supernatural encounters narrated in breath-taking episodes. It is a great book. – PASTOR, EVANGELIST AND MISSIONARY, PASTOR STEPHEN LEE

I must be honest. I don’t read many books and many of those that I do read, I put down halfway. But not this book. It is a book that I have been blessed reading. I know that there is a mighty anointing on this book. It has been pure joy to read this book. – PASTOR GEORGE SUTHERLAND (PROPHET), SCOTLAND

This book is intriguing! I am awe-struck at the fascinating events especially how Esther, the author escaped death several times, not forgetting the list of miracles. I am inspired and strengthened. – MARY WONG

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit of God.

All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord

(Psalm 22:27)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I am grateful to the Lord that I am still here and able to write this book because He had preserved my life from death several times. Thanks for the revelations, inspirations and guidance while writing this book.

I would like to thank the following for their valuable contributions in making this book a reality – Lee Jingfa (for re-editing this book), Pastor David Chin (for writing the foreword), Sharon Khoo, Mary Wong, Mary Jayabalan, Pastor Stephen Lee, George Sutherland, Tan Kok Seng, Emma Saw, Beh Weng Hooi, Esther Buchand (Scotland), Amy Lee (Singapore), Joshua Hiu, Pastor Julie Chin and my extended family, International Prayer House.

I would like to extend my utmost love and appreciation to my two children, Calvin Chan and Jason Chan for their love, support and encouragement and my two lovely daughters-in-law, Siew Lee and Jamie. They are inspirations to me. I want to thank my dear sister Irene and brother-in-law Joe for their love and encouragement.

P.S : Scriptures quotations are taken from the New King James version of the Bible

FOREWORD

Esther’s latest book will enthral you as she narrates her supernatural encounters and experiences with God with an ease of a gifted author. Let her take you through the journey of her life from birth and childhood when she began experiencing God’s love and care upon her and her family till the present day.

Esther narrates many incidences of God’s protection upon her life, including miracles, divine healings as well as many near death escapades - it bear witness of a divine destiny upon this woman. The Lord had visited her several times, and had taken her to heavenly realms. It was after one of these visitations that Esther became the founder and director of the International Prayer House in Penang. It was the Lord who changed her name to Esther and turned her life around several times - she obeyed, laying aside her own ambitions to fulfil God’s purposes in her life.

Her numerous supernatural encounters as well as divine revelations including a host of dreams and visions will motivate the readers to want to experience similarly more of the reality of God.

She has fulfilled divine directions given thirty years ago to write this book. The many facets of God’s divine nature are painted vividly through the pages. It is hoped readers will be motivated and encouraged. Read this book. It is interesting. You will be refreshed and blessed.

This book is for the glory of God. It is like a hidden lamp to forge a pathway that leads to blessing and eternal bliss.

Pastor David Chin

PREFACE

One of the most important lessons to learn in life is that things do not always happen as expected.

I now realise that my life does not belong to me but to God who created me, heaven and earth and all that are in it.

We can expect divine intervention in our journey through life. Speaking for myself, my life was divinely turned around in several aspects. This book reveals what happened to me from birth. Many miraculous incidences had happened in my life. Most of them were not revealed to people. I now write this book to reveal how my life is preserved from death, calamities and destructions up till now.

First and foremost this book gives all glory to God for His protection and intervention in my life.

My fervent hope is that this book will comfort those who need consolation in their sufferings. It may be the answer for those who are looking for solutions to problems. It also points to divine truths.

The different chapters vividly capture scenes of various divine communication from heaven: dreams and visions etc were revealed as it happened, not forgetting other modes of communication from God.

In truth Almighty God is in control of the universe He created.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Preface

Part 1

CHAPTER 1 - The Turbulent Years – World War 2 (1939 – 1945)

CHAPTER 2 - Our childhood and adolescent Years

CHAPTER 3 - My first encounter with the Lord Jesus

CHAPTER 4 - Do you want a miracle?

CHAPTER 5 - Be a testimony for Me!

CHAPTER 6 - Change your name to Esther!

CHAPTER 7 - New Season

Part 2

CHAPTER 8 - Priestly anointing

CHAPTER 9 - International Prayer House

CHAPTER 10 - Glorious Jesus! Glorious Jesus!

CHAPTER 11 - She is fat!

CHAPTER 12 - The dogs disappeared!

CHAPTER 13 - Peacemaker

CHAPTER 14 - Enter the open door!

About the Author

Part 1

CHAPTER 1

The Turbulent Years – World War 2 (1939 – 1945)

The years from 1939 to 1945 were turbulent years - the Second World War between the Allies (Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, the U.S., etc.) and the Axis (Germany, Italy, Japan, etc.) was one of the worst wars ever fought.

In the year 1941 Japanese forces entered the northern part of the Malay peninsula by way of southern Thailand. Warplanes zoomed angrily across the sky in their path of destruction. The peaceful, sleepy Penang island mainly inhabited by fishermen was turned into a living hell. It seemed bombs were dropped on the island because a row of handcarts parked with their long handles pointing skyward were mistaken for anti-aircraft guns! The people panicked and ran helter-skelter, not knowing what to do or where to go. They were screaming in great fear, War! War! War! Within the hour the whole nation of Malaya was rudely awakened to the harsh reality of war! The country sank into chaos and despair as never seen before. The death toll increased by the hour!

A part of the inhabitants of Malaya included Chinese nationals who had migrated from southern China. These were the migrants who had earlier left China for other parts of the world in pursuit of a new life. During the migration mania my father together with his friends ventured forth into the unknown, hoping to find a better future. Having braved many dangers, including foul weather conditions across treacherous oceans, they finally reached the Malay Archipelago. My father’s footsteps landed on the northern part of the Malay peninsula, now known as West Malaysia. Incidentally, the Malay peninsula is shaped like a fish with the well-known island of Singapore right at her southern tip.

It seemed my father wandered from place to place until he finally reached the small town of Butterworth. It was here that he met my mother and married her. They stayed with my widowed grandmother. According to what we children had heard from my mother and grandmother, the Japanese were cruel and merciless. They were the most hated race then. We were horrified to hear of the Japanese soldiers’ cruelty. All the stories narrated here were told by my grandmother, mother and other family members.

The situation in Butterworth was tense. Every now and then the sirens’ shrill sound would pierce the air. The inhabitants rushed to take cover. Their lives sank into the abyss of despair as each day dawned with the shadows of death looming overhead. We were told that the initial batch of infantry soldiers sent here was very rough, and their horrendous savagery soon became the hallmark of the war. The people suffered tremendously with unprecedented, inhuman tortures topping a host of atrocities. Up till then, the people had never heard of, nor experienced such inhuman, cruel behaviour. When we grew up, we were wondering whether all the serious allegations were true or exaggerated. Some of the tortures sounded too inhuman to be true.

The country faced starvation and malnutrition took its toll on the locals. Countless innocent lives were lost; others struggled to survive from the wounds inflicted on their bodies. The country was plunged into utter despair and hopelessness as never experienced before that lasted until the end of the war. It was a far-cry from the peaceful, bountiful days of bliss under the British regime.

The soldiers set up ‘comfort-stations’ which was their euphemism for brothels. However, the carnage of rape and violence still purged the land. Young girls were kidnapped to serve as sex slaves in these centres. The females cut their long tresses short and wore male outfits. My mother and my aunt, too, reluctantly cut their hair very short. Panic broke out among the people when the soldiers beheaded a man and displayed his head high up at a road junction.

A new law had just been enforced - anyone passing by that road junction must bow down before the head hanging there. As the locals were not acquainted with Japanese customs, innocent people were killed because they did not bow to the head. People lived in fear every day, not knowing what would crop up the next moment.

My grandmother and her family also had their fair share of intrigues. It was early in the morning and as she