Finally, I was able to attend the Prayer Meeting again after several months of keeping myself busy in school. Thanks to the planned sleepover in our house with some of the PST members that's why we were all obliged to attend the prayer meeting. Honestly, I was doubtful whether to join them or not but it was my conscience who pushed me to attend. We were also joking minutes before leaving the house. They were saying "Satan, lumayas ka!", because most of us were getting lazy to attend. But still, we managed to come to church even though we were already late.
The testimony part of the prayer meeting made me a little bit emotional as I gathered my thoughts on what to say. I prepared lots of things to say that moment but because I was nervous since it was my first time again to speak, I forgot to share everything. So, I guess I can share some of them in here.
I was able to share that night how thankful I was that I got the chance to attend the prayer meeting again. Hmm. And who would forget mentioning the camp that night. Of course, almost everyone of us talked about it. Everyone was blessed that they've been a part of the camp. Even though some "not-so-good" incidents happened days before the camp, it was still God who was in control that time. Until now I am glad that not only I was the one who enjoyed that 3-day camp, but also some NEW members got to experience the feeling I want them to feel, too. Everyone was so blessed during the camp and I am looking forward for more bonding moment with the new members of the church. I'm happy they enjoy our company.
I was also thankful to God because our grades was released online and I still got good grades. I was expecting that I'll have low grades this time because I've spent most of my time in our Events Class last semester that I almost forgot to focus on my academic courses. But still, God is great. He gave me more than what I've expected. I got good grades and I am still a part of the Dean's List. (I almost lost my spot in there because of my 1.7 grade this time.Whoa!) Although I can't make it on the top (btw, our Top 1 usually gets a 1.01 grade!!!,lol), I am still thankful and BLESSED to be a part of it. Thank YOU Lord. :) I'm already happy and contented with what I've received.
I remember when I was in elementary and a consistent honor student, I promised to myself that I will still be an achiever until college. During my high school days I didn't make it with the top students but now that I'm in college, I never thought that I'd still make it. I was surprised to be in the Dean's List, and I kept on promising to my parents that I'll make it to the top until the end.
I may have made decisions that was actually not part of my plans before (having a boyfriend), but I made a promise to them that I'll be very responsible and I'll finish my goals in time. Actually, I have a good list of plans with me and most of these are for my family. :D
Is this what you call speechless? Lol. I'm just so happy that even though I've been a not-so-good girl because I lost my focus, (gave more time in my studies and other things rather than in my ministry and other goals), STILL, God never fails to show HIS great love for me. I remember the bible verse, "For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This implies to me that even though I failed HIM several times and I choose to make decisions by myself, HE still blesses me and tells me that HIS PLANS for me are much greater and all for my own benefit. And I praise and thank God for that.
Whoa! Imagine if I shared all of these thoughts that night, the prayer meeting might have been extended,lol.
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