"Mistake"

Life is full of mistakes. Mistake in making a decision, mistake in doing things that you thought was right, mistake in hurting someone, mistake in choosing friends, and mistake in saying things that you will regret in the end.

I have made many mistakes in my life, and they are obvious to others, especially my friends. I agree with scripture that it is easier for us to see the specks in others' eyes than to see the log in our own eye.

My own devotional time gives me the opportunity to look at myself honestly. In these moments of silent reflection, I look back not only at my experiences but also at my responses. I reevaluate my choices and judgments. The presence of the Lord in my life not only helps me discover my errors but also brings me peace. I work out ways to make amends; hurt feelings are healed, and I experience greater growth in life.

However, there are some people not willing and open to make amends. They rather choose to stay away from you and simply ignore your effort when you make peace with them.

But God is not like that. When we come to Him with a personal mistake or sin. God does not throw us away because of a mistake. Instead, God works around our mistake and weaves it into the beautiful, colored tapestry of life.

We don't have to give up when we feel that we have failed God. When we come to God, admit our failing, and resolve to do better, God is ready to forgive.

"The Missing Piece"

One day while I was cleaning my room, I discovered one small piece of a cut-out picture of someone. I analyzed it for a few minutes, trying to imagine where did I get it and what the complete picture would look like. Then I realized it was impossible for me to understand the big picture by looking at only one piece.

(I wonder how is she right now!)

Sometimes events happen in our lives, and we can't understand why. We keep on asking why He let things happens. What’s the reason? We look at the situation like a piece to a puzzle and say, "This doesn't make sense, God. Why is this happening to me?"

Just like in Habakkuk 1:5, I had a hard time seeing the completed picture too, but God answered me by saying, "I am doing something in your days you would not believe if you were told." We show what we believe by trusting God when hard times come our way.

I am glad I did!

The LORD Almighty is always doing something in our lives. God sees the completed picture and knows how all the pieces fit together to bring us closer to Him.

Life as we know it!

"Via Con Dios, Ping!"

Paalam, bro. God bless all your plans and 'til we see you again! :)

"All my bags are pack ready to go..."

" Ping with Dad and Jeng"

"Departure Area"

"Jeng with her future in-laws, while waiting for the plane to take off"

Indeed, God Provides!

IT’s my 12th day of being unemployed. I remember it was cold, crisp, morning in my work place. I was sleepy and about to go home from my work. I had told a few friends that I was planning to resign on the second week of June. After a couple of weeks of discernment and seeking God’s guidance, I had finally made my decision to resign from work and start a new life. My heart was heavy with anxious thoughts not because of how I was going to manage with limited income after resigning, but because of the decision I made. What if this is a wrong move? What if this will not going to help me? Some questions, huh!

At home, with a cup of coffee in my hand, I looked out of our window. The early morning sunlight glittered as it bounced off the broken stained glass in our backyard.

I was momentarily lost in the peaceful beauty of the scene, when I noticed a lone bird sitting near the fence. Facing the sun, the bird flew down, lowered its beak and picked up something scattered on the ground. It began to nibble peacefully on what had been provided for its need.

Suddenly, it struck me that my needs will be provided for if I trust God and leave my worries with Him. Just then, my heart was filled with hope and gratitude as I go back to my room.

Life as we know it!