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!

We are all GIFTED..

Each of us is gifted in our own ways. Don't ever think that you have no place to show your talents and skills here. I think we don't have to be famous just to realize that God gave us a special skill to be proud of. Whatever you do, whether you can sing or dance, act or do something extraordinary, that's a talent for you to nourish. We are all talented and God never failed to give us something we can use as we grow up.

Sometimes, when I'm watching singing search like the X Factor or Pilipinas Got Talent, it really amazes me to see bunch of talents who have the guts to show it to everyone. They are all wonderful and awesome that I'm having goosebumps whenever I see someone singing a song effortlessly.  WOW. I even imagine myself included in the show but that is unlikely to happen. LOL. 

There are also peeps who go beyond the limit by doing the things others can't such as doing acrobatics, walking on fire and some that you've never thought it' would be possible. Even some of our disabled brothers and sisters can still do the things normal people do like playing the guitar and piano that makes them truly amazing!

I'm not saying that being a gifted person limits only to singing and dancing. Some may not have these 'showy talents' but God gave some people brilliant and creative minds to do something for the benefit of humanity,   and others to care and interrelate with other people as well. There are a lot of people who excel in science, mathematics, fashion and even known in public service.

No one has the right to say he is useless because we are created here to show what we got. In fact, we are here to share our abilities in order to please Him. Of course, since we are all gifted, it is just in our hands how we can develop or we can use this for the better. I believe that I, you, we have something to share. We are all gifted and God hopes you love what He has given you.

I hope God that you will help me develop what you've given me. I trust in you!

Still wondering,

Cindy♥♥♥