LJ Reyes is grateful for being blessed and happy as her prayers were answered in 2023.

The actress posted on her Instagram account a compilation of memories she had in 2023, highlighting all the moments she shared with her kids and her non-showbiz husband Philip Evangelista.

“2023 was the year God began to fulfill His promises and I truly cannot wait for what else is in store for me and our family!” LJ wrote in her post.

She added, “I just want to share my gratitude for what God has done in my life. During the holiday, I looked back to the year that was through the photos on my phone. Tried so hard to fit all of the memorable photos and videos into a reel but it just wouldn’t fit! IG just keeps on freezing on me! Lol.”

The 36-year-old actress then shared how she enjoys life now and finds solace as she put God in the center of it.

“He promised to bring me to His promise land— and it is not a physical place but a spiritual one. I am still in that journey because He still continues to write my story. But, I recognize that life is a beautiful gift from God and the only way to truly enjoy this limited time is to enjoy it with Him,” she said.

She continued preaching, “The road is not easy nor perfect but His faithfulness reigns over our past, our apprehensions, our mistakes, our mistrust, our doubts, and everything else. God creates beauty from ashes, turns the ugly parts of your life into your testimony to tell His story— of love and redemption.”

LJ ended her caption with: “He blessed me with more than just my prayers. He blessed me with a new life that is better than I could imagine.”

Some of the highlights in the video were her moments with her kids Aki and Summer playing around and doing activities together like ice skating, traveling, skiing, and even driving a yacht.

LJ also shared some cute and loving photos of herself and Philip from their dates, their proposal, their prenup shoots, and their wedding day.

Actress Carla Abellana agreed with LJ’s testimony as she commented on the post, “Amen!

A follower also wrote, “Amen, LJ. I'm really happy for you and your family and all the happy memories you'll be creating together here, over the next year and beyond. Your story is a source of hope for all of us!”

The actress is now residing in the US with her husband Philip, her kids Aki (her son with Paulo Avelino) and Summer (her daughter with Paolo Contis), and Philip’s son Irvin.

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Last Christmas, the newlywed couple shared happy photos with their kids as they spent and enjoyed the holidays together, for the first time, as a family of five.

“I can’t ask for more in this lifetime.❤️🙏🏻 Merry Christmas everyone!” LJ wrote in her post.

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LJ and Philip tied the knot last October 2023 after the actress surprised everyone with the announcement of her engagement in May.