MANILA - Television personality Kim Atienza shared how the challenges he experienced in his life changed his perspective on things.

In a video posted by Victory Christian Fellowship on YouTube, Atienza said he has always had a good relationship with Jesus Christ and treated him as his "best friend."

"I grew up, like most of us religious people, with Jesus as best friend. I talked with Jesus, my best friend, all the time," he said.

"A best friend is someone you could run to. He's also someone you could disobey or snub when you're not in the mood. Friends always understand," Atienza added.

He then detailed his career as a TV personality, adding he has always wanted to be on TV.

Atienza also talked about suffering a stroke in 2010, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome in 2013.

"It was on the morning of August 2013 that the motto of Ironman, 'I Can,' cannot apply. How can I do anything in my power when I cannot even move my fingers or wiggle my toes. It was at that moment that it dawned on me, Ironman's motto can never apply because I was totally powerless and His grace is all I needed. His grace is enough. All else is bonus," he said.

"I finally got it. Not I can, but He can. All my life, Jesus was my best friend. That morning, I realized that I needed Jesus not only as best friend, but also as Lord," Atienza added.

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