God’s reason for my delay

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Aside from this COVID-19 crisis, God has a reason why he delayed my flight to the United States. Instead of getting impatient, I even thank him for he let me spend most of my time doing the things that I’ll definitely miss like spending time with my family and awakening my talents. But aside from that, through this delay, I got to know God better.

Each and everyday, my need to follow His footsteps grows.  As I wake up early, I find the stillness of the morning my avenue to thank God for another wonderful day and to praise him for the awesome creations he gave for us. The freshness of the wind and twitting of the birds are music to my ears as I feel his mighty presence and imagining that I am talking with him in the paradise. The inspirational books in our shelf serve as my fuel to strengthen my faith.

Because of this delay, I found my purpose and existence in life. I turned away from my wrongdoings and followed God’s teachings by reading the Good News in the bible daily. I watched Bro. Eli Soriano’s bible expositions. My family made a strong connection to God by reciting the rosary in the evening, calling Mama Mary to relay our petition to God for world peace and the discovery of cure to this virus. This is a beautiful conversion for us to be closer to God and put him as our center of our family.

God is truly amazing! Days turned into weeks and I didn’t seem to mind the day of lifting of the quarantine.

Thank you, Lord Almighty Father for the delay. I’m savoring the time I left before I leave home. I will definitely miss my father’s homecooked meals, meaningful conversations with mother and the fun times I had with my siblings. I come to appreciate that no matter how financially challenged we are, I am blessed with a family who share the same passion and interest as mine and that is to get to know You.

Thank you, God for giving me the chance to improve myself.  This is just the beginning. You opened my heart and soul and you made me realize that your love is eternal. You are always there when we are persecuted and suffered greatly.

I hope that as I live in this temporary life, I will propagate your goodness and will strengthen my faith when times are not in favor of me. You are my salvation. You are the God of wonders!