I have been feeling down lately ... but God in His great love always patiently deals with me. I was busy trying to get myself out of these gloomy days I'm having when all around me God has been showing me how much He loves me. It's not that I haven't noticed it. It's just that I took it for granted. It's like having rainy days inside my head when in reality I'm surrounded by the warm rays of sunshine. I believe this happens to most of us who at times feel sad or depressed.
It's funny how we humans fall into the pattern of forgetting the most important things that makes life worth living for. First, to know that God tremendously loves us and is always with us. Second, to know that there are people in our lives who dearly loves us like our family and friends. Third, to know that there's beauty and wonder behind God's purposes and awesome works in your life. Fourth, to see the beauty in all things God has created within you and all around you.
It's often said that happiness is a choice. True. However, I find that when you're feeling depressed, it is so difficult to make the choice to be happy. Unless you change your attitude, you cannot see the good sides of life. This happens only if something or somebody helps us back into thinking positive thoughts. That's why I think we need to be reminded always of the four things I mentioned above for us to feel blessed and happy.
It's been days that I have been praying for this feelings of gladness to come into my heart. It felt like it was a long agony...I felt empty...I felt worthless... until the Lord made me feel His loving embrace... He enveloped me with His presence ... and reminded me how much He loves me ... suddenly, I'm renewed again... I felt special and joyful. God finally grant me the grace to open my heart and filled it with His love and kindness. The experience was very refreshing! I wouldn't hesitate to go through it over and over again knowing that in every trials or sufferings, God would be there to see me through. God never fails. Now, isn't it great to have a God who greatly loves us?
Praise God forever and ever!
"I patiently waited, Lord, for you to hear my prayer. You listened and pulled me from a lonely pit full of mud and mire. You let me stand on a rock with my feet firm, and you gave me a new song, a song of praise to you. Many will see this, and they will honor and trust you, the Lord God." - Psalm 40:1-3 (CEV)
"Jesus, I need you in my everyday life ... you are my everything." -vienace
I dedicate this song to my Jesus..."JESUS, MY EVERYTHING" by Matt Maher:
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I thank God for my Mommy who keeps up with my personality ... thank you Mommy for always being there when I needed to hear your voice through the phone (i miss you)... for being patient with all of us.... for loving us ... For everything that you've done and been doing, thank you Mommy. I love you very much! I hope you won't get tired of us.
I thank God for my siblings who puts up with my shortcomings and mood swings.... thank you Joy for taking good care of me when I needed to be cared for... thank you to my brother and Tine for understanding... thank you guys for loving me. I love you all!
I thank God for using my dearest sister Malou Jacinto to inspire me to write again. I love you sis! You're always a great blessing to me. Thank you for the kind words ... and for reminding me of God's love and tender mercy.
