Favored at 26

As my birth month comes to a close (almost), allow me once again to thank my Creator, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit for the gifts of a past that I could learn from and treasure in my heart, a present I can relish- opportunities to do things right and give Him glory, and a future...a bright future I can be sure of, not because I am confident of my abilities but because I believe and I am sure that He who promised is faithful.

You are Faithful...that's what you are Lord, and as I celebrated my 26th birthday, you showed me that you are more than faithful. You not only grant our needs but you also grant favors, the perfect gifts, and our heart's desires according to your will.

This month, I received gifts and favors of all forms and packages and my heart is full of gladness and thanksgiving.

First, I have the gift of family and friends who surprised me, celebrated with me, and made me feel very special.

Second, I received gifts that delighted my heart and made me so happy BIG TIME. Thank you Ate for fulfilling my Baking dream by buy buying an oven and a bigger and better refrigerator; to Papa who only wanted to sponsor my mixer but ended up sponsoring a lot more baking things, and to Micah for giving me extra money which I also spent on more baking things...haha. On top of that, I got my favorite cake from Sugarhouse (also from Ate), and a new Happy Skin Beauty in Bloom blusher to add to my Happy Skin kit (from Ate and Ate Mary). I also got new goblets from Maam Hazel who remembered how much I enjoyed them. I've been using the oven every week since and have been semi-successful (for a first timer..hehe) in roasting chicken, making lasagna, banana cake, and just yesterday, chocolate chip cookies...more to come!

I've also been remembered and greeted by the sweetest friends. Thank you Lord for allowing me to catch up with my college groupmates Barbi and Gregg, for the resources to treat my coworkers in the hospital, my family and my cell group; plus more resources for pending celebrations with my mother cell and praise and worship Team B. Not that I owe anything to this people but I also want to share the blessings I've been receiving to them.

The many holidays this month only make my birthday all the more happier (redundancy intended for emphasis...hehe) even though it's been raining hard these past days. I've also been granted a wonderful favor (not allowed to talk about it yet but will make a mental note to write about it once I receive it) from God through the people I work for and I am just very grateful for the opportunity to work hard and make a contribution.

August has been very busy but it's no longer ghost month for me anymore. I am hoping it won't be in the future once I pursue my dream to become a doctor but whatever happens, I have faith that as I remain steadfast in my walk with God, things are only gonna get better.

Father, you are the giver of perfect gifts. I don't deserve all these things and I'm still struggling to please you with all of me but thank you for not giving up on me. Teach me and help me to overcome my own selfish desires as I learn to fill my heart and mind only with the things that are from you. For the years to come, my desire is to please you and to make your Spirit at home in me even more, until you are king overall...no buts, no ifs. I love you and once again, a BIG thank you!