And I have many reasons to. Got home by half past 1AM this morning from my masters class. Did a report last night in my research subject and the professor declared a two-hour extension just so we can make up for what we missed last Monday's holiday and what we will miss on next Monday's holiday. Endured the heavy traffic from UP Diliman to North Edsa and endured the long travel en route to CLSU. Was literally drained mentally and physically. Plus, I missed my dinner. I just wanted to sleep and rest and recover from last night's debacle.
But then, my irritation quickly dissipated as I figure that what they're talking about was ministry and their plans for their training. And the music that got too loud became a cure and a song for my anxious soul. And when they sang the chorus together while getting ready for class, I just wanted to cry. It was one of my favorite songs, that one called "Through it all" by Hillsong. For a moment, I didn't know what to say--it ministered to me deeply. It was like God telling me "I know you're tired and that you're drained and that you didn't have dinner and that you wanted to rest. But today's another day, and I AM still God and I AM still in-charge and I AM still holding you up."
Was speechless. I realized there are so many reasons to wake up with gladness. When you see your disciples growing in their faith, and you just know that you've made a difference in them through Christ, and you've proven that there's true power in the Gospel, it brings immense joy that it makes you forget the burdens of living. Indeed, I have an awesome God to worship, a wonderful life to live and a great love to share. These are more than enough to break forth in praise:
"I'll sing to You, Lord, a hymn of love
For Your Faithfulness to me
And I'm carried in everlasting arms
You'll never let me go through it all."
God's faithfulness woke me up today. HALLELUJAH!!!
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