What-Should-Not

The Lord is gracious. Downtrodden I was yesterday. This morning, I woke up at 3:00AM to prepare for my message for the youth fellowship tonight. God's comforting arms embraced me me in a loving way unimaginable. I was refreshed.

Yesterday, I was accused of not loving enough. I was harshly called an example of what-should-not... from the very person whom I used to lead. It brought so much pain and left me disdained for hours. I was angry and hurt. I just can't accept it. Such an ungrateful remarks. It just let out the reason for the cold treatment I was getting lately. I might have hurt him before but I thought we have already exchanged forgiveness.

While I was preparing my message about the Second Commandment, God's word pierced me like a double edged sword and left me pondering on three questions. Did I made God for less than who He is? DO I give God the worship that is due Him? Is there anything in my life that tarnishes my intimacy with Him? With these questions are realizations on how I'm living my life lately and my relationship with people.

Then we had our Tuesday devotional time with Kuya Boni. The main point that the Lord has impressed to me is about living in harmony with one another. A harmonious relationship that is based on God's word and not on some cultural traditions like delicadeza. To be humble to one another and accept rebukes. Very timely and fitting.

Today, I resolved to let go of hurts and grudges. I repented of my shortcomings. This is following Christ. Learning day by day. Not always a smooth sail but God always calms the storm. I'm off to another phase of THE journey.