I've been wanting to write this for the longest time and now is a good time to do it. There are a couple of things that I am thankful for. I may have griped in several instances before but I think the circumstances have already and most certainly improved.
My post last August 29 was just mostly complaints about the status of my life. But today, looking back, I am certainly thankful that I have found God again in the process. It's a stage I guess where I get to know how powerful and alive He is again in my life.
At tough times, I pray. I prayed a lot back during those times. Mornings, at night, before I sleep, when I remember my concerns and every other sighing moment. Ang dami. And when I suddenly wake from sleep at night, I continue to do so.
Incidentally, on the last sunday of August, our church pastor talked about the importance of prayer, how it should be said and what to ask. I took note and used that. It was like God talking to me that day. And it worked. Maybe I should do a whole post about that in my next blog.
Today, I am writing about the things that God answered.
1. Mom had not been on tip top shape the past few days. But after mountains of prayer, she's been recovering fast and getting back to shape. I guess what's worrying me the most is the fact that I didn't see any of these coming. Or maybe because I have never thought enough. But God is a good provider. He really makes true his promises. And on my end, I have to make true my end of the agreement. Working on that now.
2. Trip to HK was planned long time ago. But it never really dawned on me that it was hairline close until the a few days before the trip. Then came reality check. I had to check how much money I had to prepare for this trip. So I asked my family how much money they are bringing. They mentioned a couple of things that are mandatory aside from the board and lodging. Those alone are quite huge already, almost the same amount as my pocket money. Then my pocket money. The thing is, I would have been more prepared if I had not been buying and splurging on Zara, Celio, Topman, Adidas and Asics and the biggest culprit Puma. All my money have been going to these establishments and now I have to really think about my expense if I want to make this trip a memorable one.
I was telling Lot that if this trip had not happen, I would have been happy spending precious pesos in some more expensive stores, but then this happened. So I have no choice but to be ready. And to HK I went.
I prayed that God take care of my expenses. That He provides just enough cash that I can spend comfortably and not be worried when i get back. God made true his promise. I did fairly well budgeting my money and now have a whole plan set for that trip. God gave me the courage to take this issue head on and just face the matter.
Now I continue to ask God to give me that will to spend wisely. I am failing still but the conscious effort to avoid going to "sin places" like malls, dinners, spas and bargain centers is working. Now I only spend on huge sales (yeah right, buying Kenneth Cole shoes and muscle--fit Lacoste shirts that are marked down, way to go!) and have to muster self-control when I decide.
3. That we got home safe from the trip. But more importantly, it was a decidedly fun and worry-free trip. Mom was fine. Brother was extra-friendly. Sister was extra-energetic and less moody, and me, still the jolly old me. It was an experience I will never forget.
On the work department, thinks are okay. I thank God constantly that He constantly reveals Himself to me in more ways than one.
God is so fabulous. I thank God that He chose me to serve Him. Thank you!
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