Lara Quigaman, naiyak dahil sa matinding mental at spiritual struggle
- Lara Quigaman opened up about an emotional and spiritual struggle after helping lead a week-long Vacation Bible School
- The former beauty queen admitted she suddenly felt exhausted and discouraged after the successful conclusion of the five-day program
- A friend’s encouragement to pray and a rainbow she saw on the way home became meaningful reminders that God was with her
- Lara expressed gratitude to everyone who served alongside her and gave all the glory to God for the success of the event
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Former beauty queen Lara Quigaman recently shared a deeply personal reflection about the emotional, mental, and spiritual struggles she experienced after helping organize and serve in a five-day Vacation Bible School (VBS) program.
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In a heartfelt social media post, Lara recounted how months of preparation finally culminated in the successful conclusion of the children’s ministry. Watching the closing video filled her heart with joy as she reflected on how faithfully everything had come together.
“Yesterday was the final day of our 5-day VBS—a week that took months of preparation.
As we watched the closing video, I was overwhelmed with so much joy. Seeing everything come together reminded me of how great God is and how faithful He has been through it all.”
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However, Lara admitted that shortly after leaving the venue, an unexpected wave of physical exhaustion and emotional discouragement suddenly overwhelmed her.
She revealed that although she had already been feeling physically unwell since that morning, it was only after getting into the car that everything seemed to catch up with her.
“But the moment I got into the car, everything hit me. I had already been feeling unwell since the morning, but suddenly I felt all the exhaustion at once. Then came this overwhelming feeling of discouragement, and I just burst into tears.”
Initially, Lara believed her emotions were simply the result of fatigue. Wanting someone to talk to, she reached out to a friend and shared what she was experiencing.
Her friend reminded her that discouragement often comes after meaningful victories.
“I messaged a friend and told her how I was feeling and she reminded me, ‘Ganun talaga. The enemy wants to take away the joy.’ She encouraged me to rebuke those thoughts in prayer.”
Reflecting on those words, Lara realized that despite her emotional struggle, the Vacation Bible School had fulfilled its purpose by helping children learn more about God.
“She was right. Our VBS was successful. Children came to know more about God. The enemy couldn’t stop what God was doing, so instead he tried to steal the joy after.”
On their drive home, Lara experienced another moment that she described as deeply comforting.
She shared that as their family noticed a rainbow in the sky, her three sons simultaneously reacted with the same words.
“Then, on our way home, we saw a rainbow. Without saying a word to each other, all three of my boys said in unison, ‘Wow, God!’”
The simple yet meaningful moment moved Lara to tears once again.
“And I had to shout it too, Wow God!!! (I’m crying now while typing this 🥹) Wow, God! Not just because of the rainbow, but because God knew exactly what I needed at that moment.”
Although she admitted that her body still did not immediately recover, Lara said the experience brought peace to her heart, making her feel seen and comforted by God.
“I still didn’t feel better physically, but my heart did. It was as if God was telling me, ‘I see you…’”
Lara also expressed gratitude to her husband Noah, her sons Marco and Tim, as well as the many volunteers, co-teachers, church staff, leaders, parents, and everyone who helped make the week-long program possible.
She described it as a privilege to serve alongside people united by faith and concluded her reflection by giving all the glory to God.
Lara Quigaman is a Filipina beauty queen, actress, and model who gained national recognition after winning Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2005. She later represented the Philippines at Miss International 2005, where she captured the prestigious crown and earned widespread admiration for her poise, intelligence, and memorable performance during the competition, particularly in the question-and-answer segment. Following her pageant success, Lara pursued acting and television projects while also becoming a speaker and advocate who frequently shares messages centered on faith, family, and personal growth.
Earlier, Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz responded with humor and grace to critics who commented on her natural white hair. In a throwback video from her Maalaala Mo Kaya appearance, where she portrayed a completely bald character, Lara jokingly suggested that if people disliked seeing her silver strands, perhaps having no hair at all would satisfy them. She also shared how much she misses acting and expressed gratitude for the meaningful dramatic roles she had been given throughout her career.
In another report, Lara Quigaman documented her five-month journey of embracing her naturally white hair despite receiving negative comments online. The former Miss International encouraged people to practice kindness and reminded critics that if authenticity is not to their liking, they can simply choose not to comment. Despite encountering hurtful remarks, Lara expressed heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming support and encouraging messages she received from many followers.
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