I have a confession to make: my spiritual life of late hasn't been as alive as it was before. I could have done something about it but I guess it was either too subtle that I didn't realize it was slowly killing me, or at times I was just plainly denying it, thinking that I was alright.
Who was I kidding?
Since a few months ago, I started to drift away from God, His plans, His will, His faithfulness. Moment by moment, my small decisions and actions turned me back to my old ways. It was a slow change, barely noticeable even. Trials would come along and I would pray; I would hit a low point and the Lord would gracefully show me the right way. But I turned away from it, not believing in His slow, patient comfort... *sighs*
Moments ago, I received an e-mail from a girl named *Carly (not her real name). This is what she said in the e-mail:
My friend had received an email on June 1st about you going missing. LOL. Yes, the email is still apparently circulating. Being the cautious fella he is, he Google-d the story and stuff and found your August 25th 2006 post.
I just want to express my admiration towards you for being so strong about the whole thing. When I read your post about what happened, I was really sick in the stomach because I thought that, if it were me, I don't know what I would have done. And I probably would have been asking God the big question of "WHY ME?". LOL. It really touched me that you were like Job who held strong in his faith despite everything that had happened.
Reading your post, I realised that I'm not the only one who has their own struggles with life. I won't go into details, but I would like to let you know that your faith and your strength is helping me with my own struggles with my faith in God. I may not be anywhere near as faithful and as strong as you yet, but I'll try to get there in good time.
Thank you very much and please continue being the beautiful person you are.
-Cheers,
*Carly
After reading that, I felt even more convicted. I realized that this worldly life has gotten me here. Last August, I didn't die because I knew God wanted to give me another chance. Although I'm not perfect, He has remained by my side, supporting me and uplifting me at all times. The Lord has remained faithful throughout all the trials I've had lately, constantly surrounding me and supporting me. So I guess the point is, knowing God is there is one thing, but following Him and finding everything you need in Him, is what makes it so great.
"Lord, I claim the promises of Your Word that all things work out for good for those who love You, and who are called according to Your purposes. I'm sorry for straying away and trying to make it by myself. Lord, You are a God who can make a way where there seems to be no way. By faith, Lord, I commit everything into Your hands, believing that You will work things out in accordance to Your perfect plan. Amen."
Since a few months ago, I started to drift away from God, His plans, His will, His faithfulness. Moment by moment, my small decisions and actions turned me back to my old ways. It was a slow change, barely noticeable even. Trials would come along and I would pray; I would hit a low point and the Lord would gracefully show me the right way. But I turned away from it, not believing in His slow, patient comfort... *sighs*
Moments ago, I received an e-mail from a girl named *Carly (not her real name). This is what she said in the e-mail:
My friend had received an email on June 1st about you going missing. LOL. Yes, the email is still apparently circulating. Being the cautious fella he is, he Google-d the story and stuff and found your August 25th 2006 post.
I just want to express my admiration towards you for being so strong about the whole thing. When I read your post about what happened, I was really sick in the stomach because I thought that, if it were me, I don't know what I would have done. And I probably would have been asking God the big question of "WHY ME?". LOL. It really touched me that you were like Job who held strong in his faith despite everything that had happened.
Reading your post, I realised that I'm not the only one who has their own struggles with life. I won't go into details, but I would like to let you know that your faith and your strength is helping me with my own struggles with my faith in God. I may not be anywhere near as faithful and as strong as you yet, but I'll try to get there in good time.
Thank you very much and please continue being the beautiful person you are.
-Cheers,
*Carly
After reading that, I felt even more convicted. I realized that this worldly life has gotten me here. Last August, I didn't die because I knew God wanted to give me another chance. Although I'm not perfect, He has remained by my side, supporting me and uplifting me at all times. The Lord has remained faithful throughout all the trials I've had lately, constantly surrounding me and supporting me. So I guess the point is, knowing God is there is one thing, but following Him and finding everything you need in Him, is what makes it so great.
"Lord, I claim the promises of Your Word that all things work out for good for those who love You, and who are called according to Your purposes. I'm sorry for straying away and trying to make it by myself. Lord, You are a God who can make a way where there seems to be no way. By faith, Lord, I commit everything into Your hands, believing that You will work things out in accordance to Your perfect plan. Amen."
1 comment:
Hi Michelle~ Whatever God plans for you, there must be a very good reason behind it and it is just a matter of time for you to realize it. God never promise to give what we really wanted but God will give us the best things that we ever have in our life. May God always bless you.
P/S: Love reading your blog~ so much about God~
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