Writing from Baler. I remember I once wanted to be here but since I left an old set of friends, I wasn't able to be with them on that trip possibly 10 years ago. Fast forward to today, I was able to drive here with the church friends I've been hanging out with since around August of last year. God has provided new set of friends to whom I can join some travels with.
Indeed, God's way are marvelous. We just have to stay with Him to see what He's going to do. Even if it means, staying just where we are. Same church, same people you are with--different seasons.
I was reminded of this when in this morning's drive, we turned on Preston's The Power of Staying podcast as I told them about Preston. Not sure if they heard everything but since I was driving, I was able to hear the message again. I wanted to write some of the things I think of as what to write but I was driving.
One particular thing was-- God can make new seasons even if we are staying on the same place for a long time. I have been in the JIL church since college. There have been times I was in the verge of leaving because of past hurts but He still made ways for me to stay. True enough, as I stayed and focused on serving Him, He brought new seasons after seasons in my life to which I grew from. Ministry to ministry. Life groups to life groups. People to people. Some managed to stay as they were and continued to grow--like my Socmed ministry, and friends who stayed, and new ones to whom my life has been enriched and blessed with.
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I am still working on the flaws and weaknesses I have. I am staying where I am, trusting that He can change me from glory to glory. Hindi ko naisip lumayo dahil lagi kong iniisip, where can I go Lord? You have the words of eternal life (John 6:68). I need Him all the more now.
Today I am meditating Psalm 119:9-16.
How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word.
10 I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
12 Praise be to you, Lord;
teach me your decrees.
13 With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
14 I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
16 I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
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