A Time for Everything

Let me start this blog with a verse I recently changed my cover photo into. It still resounds every corner of my small room. And I guess it fits so well with everything that's happening to me right now.

I remember that day when I first knew I was going to be delayed in college. Another year of hardships and sleepless nights. Another year of waking up early and being scolded for going home late. It felt like there was this big jar of plans that broke before me. Repair was possible, but it would take so much time. I was so disappointed of myself. I may have even doubted God for a second, just as when Kuya Alaric died.

And now, as I finally leave college with my head up high, I can say that every thing that happened between then and now has formed me into what I am today. I am not saying I could have been worse if things didn't happen. It's more of the gratefulness I feel for the path prepared for me.

Say, if I didn't fail, I wouldn't have known what it felt like to disappoint the people I love the most. I wouldn't have known (in greater depth) the family we have in church. I wouldn't have been involved in issues and felt compassion for people. I wouldn't have been able to hold Marcus in my arms and make my parents jealous because I can. I wouldn't have been able to encounter God in time and experience true freedom in living for Him.

So I must say that things happen for a reason. And there is definitely a time for everything. If I am to write my own version, it will go like this:

There is a time to fail, and a time to be raised
A time to bury resentment, and a time to create stronger relationships
A time to doubt, and a time to trust
A time to feel weak, and a time to overwhelm
A time to hurt, and a time to submit
A time to wait, and a time to love
A time to serve, and a time to harvest

God's plan is bigger and better than ours. If only we wait and serve, He'll give us the right things at the right time. So, don't rush your life. Rather, live in its glory. For it is given by God and He alone satisfies our hearts.

Prayer:Lord, you are a great God. And I thank you for everything that has happened and has been happening to me. Thank you for all those times I failed and felt hurt. Thank you for making me realize that truth and happiness can only be found in You. I trust in your plans, Lord. I give you now this glass that is me. Make me full and use me when I overflow. I also pray for our Pastor, that you may strengthen him amidst all these. I pray for my family and friends, that they may continue to seek you and know you. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.