I haven't written yesterday due to extreme tiredness. I went flat on my bed without worrying about preparations for tomorrow.
But now...well, I have to resume writing. I can't dare to rest without sharing how God is great and awesome to my life this day. Everyday, there's no enough room to store all the blessings He has given. Even the ability to wake up is already a blessing.
There's no reason to be ungrateful each day. There are lots of things to thank for if we'll just assess our day. Yes, there might be disappointments at work, with people, or even with ourselves but it doesn't eradicate the fact that we are still blessed. "Count the blessing, not what's missing" is a common adage. Why don't we apply it?
To be grateful is a choice. To count the blessings each day is a choice too! It will always be up to you on how you handle yourself each day.
Why am I saying all of these? It's because...this is one of the many things that God wanted me to realize. Few months ago, I was very concerned of the things I really need. I think at some point, each of us can relate. What happened was, I became ungrateful and unaware of the blessings each day. I became so focused of getting what I need. I prayed harder and harder and harder. And I became impatient as I wait on God. To me, everyday was just like yesterday--just a common day.
I didn't know that God was working on me. How would I know anyway? What I only knew was I always include in my prayers that God would change me. That God would mold me...would make me become the woman that He wanted me to be. And mind you, you wouldn't know that God has already began His doing until you realize you become somebody you were not before!
Amazing right? God is full of surprises! Even today. I am amazed on how He provides. I feel so blessed as I notice the blessings I am receiving. To mention two of the many blessings I receive today, are food and fare. Food...God knows how good my appetite is. That I am fond of eating. I received a free Sugared Fried Banana, two Hamburgers, and two Teas. (By the way, I did not ate them all. I can't eat them all so I shared them to few people) And when I went home, (I ride twice to reach home) an office mate and a neighbor paid for my fare. (I did not ask them to. If you would ask.)
Well, those might be "simple blessings" if you'd say. But those are blessings. I choose to be grateful each day despite all the hassle and struggle at work. I choose to be happy, I choose to smile...'cause it lightens the heart. It also attracts people. I believe that a smile is contagious.
We cannot change the world...but we can change ourselves. And changing ourselves can be perfectly done by our Dear Lord.
Have a great day ahead!
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I had a great and awesome day today that I don't know how to express and contain God's goodness and greatness in my life. Truly when you've laid down all your burdens to the Lord, you feel so calm, assured, and blessed.
I just had an awesome conversation with my friend--Rosaflor that went from few minutes to four and a half hours! How can you contain that??!! We were catching up with each other's lives and ended up praising God for all the things He had done to each of us.
We talked about God's grace, knowing God's will (which includes never assume what the will of God is) and sharing my testimony on how God changed me inside and out. We also talked about the importance of prayer and reading the Word of God. We discussed matters that talks about breaking the bondage of law in a christian life.
We are all prone to temptations and sin that it would be impossible to conquer our daily battle without God's power. God's power comes from His very own Words. And His Word is essential to combat and win our daily battle.
We might hear countless times on how essential it is to read His Word and to live out His Word. But true as it may seem, we don't always adhere that. Why is that so? Because our own efforts fail us. We need His grace each day to live out the christian life. Even though how knowledgeable we might be with the Word of God, without practice, it's useless.
I'm not saying I perfectly obey His Word, or, that I diligently read His Word without fail, but I always ask God to fill me each day. I never wanted to just read His Word, but by the enabling grace of God, I eat it, digest it and put it in my heart. At times when temptation arises and is creeping in, I am always reminded of His Words. When I follow His Word, I conquer. But when I don't, I lose.
I'm just like you. A normal human being, capable of sinning and losing the right way. That is why I always come to a point of laying every burden to the Lord, praying to Him, being true to Him and then I wait on what He will do. No matter how talented, capable, skillful, or confident I am, these things are nothing compared to God's. My self I can never totally depend. So I'll depend on Him.
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I woke up with a hopeful heart after yesterday's struggle from work. It pays off laying down all your burdens to the Lord--my first and only resort in times of trouble. My eyes bloated from last night's cry-out (I am a crying baby despite how independent and confident I am).
My work demands more of my time and ability. How clueless I am to pray for a certain type of work that I know nothing about! Since I am a persistent daughter when it comes to praying, the Lord would always hear me and grant my prayers. So, I got this job!
Despite the struggle I am facing right now, I am thankful that He granted my request. For I was able to become more of what I thought I am. I was able to communicate well with co-workers, relate to them, encourage, and put a smile on their faces. I am able to learn my job though still struggling to meet all the work demands.
Upon waking up, I was having the feeling of a fulfilled future love-relationship. It's been years already that I've been praying to meet the one I am able to relate with, and be with forever. Sounds like day dreaming! But I am not. Truly I felt we're going to meet the soonest! I believe in my prayers. I believe God would answer.
To ignite the positive feeling, I browsed for a love story and came across reading a blog that truly inspired my heart. I could say that though this world may seem complicated and extreme, you can still find the one who's for you that will love you unconditionally, pursue you, and accept you for who you are.
Sounds exciting! And I'm about to improve my self and my life in the next few days. So while waiting, I'm improving!
