Monday to Friday was for work, sleep, NCPs, and regular activities of daily living. I saw the weekly Glee episode last Thursday but other than that, I'd been very occupied with my responsibilities. I even missed my daily personal devotion last Friday (I'm very sorry Lord, and more sorry to myself) but I thank God for renewing my strength each day, and for not allowing me to get sick, because I really can't manage an illness with all the things I'm doing right now, but not that I can deal with it later either:) I both have a share of high times and low times at work, but nothing too much that I can't bear, with God's guidance and help.
Saturday morning was for NCPs again, a few hours in the afternoon for sleep, and the rest of the day for studying God's word in preparation for my sharing for our CG meeting the next day. I was also supposed to go to church at around 4-5 pm to attend their Saturday practice for the first time. I didn't receive any confirming message however so I did not go, which was also a good thing because it gave me the time to listen to some podcasts of Victory Sunday service messages, which also helped me organize what I would be sharing for CG.
Sunday was for church and for weekly prayer with Ate. Unfortunately for the both of us though, we missed it. (i'm very sorry Lord, and again more sorry to myself) We were supposed to wake up to pray at 5:30 am and I did wake up at 5:30, only I slept again...super fault:( Ate has to leave early so when I woke up at 6:30 and rushed to her room (she was also still asleep), our time was no longer enough. I settled with praying on my own but our prayers together are different so I really hope we won't miss it again, ever.
I went to church alone afterwards and was renewed in the opportunity to experience God once again in the fellowship of friends. After the service, Pastor Lem and the other members of the worship team talked to me, formally inviting me to join them, and I said I would go attend their practice this coming Saturday. I don't know what to expect, for myself most especially, because it's been a long time (6 mos) since I last led a worship service, but I'm very excited!!! I would still undergo training, much shorter than I expected, and I intend to maximize the opportunity to get to know everybody; learn all the songs and how they do things; and for myself, to rediscover the worship leader in me. It was never lost, that I'm sure of, although I have concerns on whether they would accept my own way of doing things (adlibs and stuff). I hope they don't have much technical rules though, and I pray that they too, uphold worship as a free, personal experience. Well my worries are baseless so far, because I've been enjoying and appreciating the way they lead us, the congregation, in worship for the past 6 mos that I've attended Sunday services in FCF. I guess I'm just excited, weeeeh!, I leave it all in your hands Father!
My sharing at our cell group gathering was a success! There were only 5 of us in attendance but the overflow of wisdom-ful insights from my co-CG members was a blessing from God. We attended Joaqui's birthday party later that night and had fun eating much and celebrating with our relatives.
Last Monday (Feb 28) until today were again among my busy days but I now get a lot more sleep than I had last week, thank you Lord!
The days to come will still be very busy for me with all the work left undone; but I get by each day, because every moment I have in this precious ONE LIFE I have, I do my best to LIVE for GOD.
Allow me to end with one of my favorite verses in the Bible that talks about counting our days:
10 The length of our days is seventy years or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and fly away.
12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
14 Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Psalms 90:10,12,14
The entire Psalm 90 is a very good, inspiring read. It gives me strength and keeps me going these days, when the days are fleeting and the weeks pass like the wind. The list of 'things to do' will never end, but I will carry on, living this only life of mine with purpose, passion, wisdom, and faith, for my one and only Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God bless everyone! meow
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