In God We Trust

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In God We Trust

(July 15, 2023)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Growing up in a Catholic Christian Community and family had made me conscious of the presence of God in my life. I was pious when I was a kid, I could say. I developed a longing to serve God in the church in a more concrete way. I was active in school and community’s religious activities. I was a sacristan in our community’s little chapel and an active officer of the Legion of Mary. I oftentimes also served as lector and commentator during mass. I humbly claim that I spearheaded a very significant practice during our fiesta at one point. I was active with the Student Catholic Action in high school and was the school’s representative to the Greater Manila Council of the said organization. I entered the seminary and spent a total of about 8 years in religious/priestly formation until I realized that my calling was for something and somewhere else. 

I have gone astray countless times. Fallen out of God’s ways. Returned to His embrace. And fall again. It was a cycle. Sin and repentance. But I tried to remain faithful with my faith. I tried and am still trying. Why? Because sinful and weak though I am, I TRUST IN THE LORD for His mercy, compassion, and love.

 


Life has given me quite a number of painful events. Deaths in the family. Frustrations in school. Disappointments at work. Break-up of relationships. Loss of a very dear person. Fading away from a promising partnership. All of which had given me sleepless nights and crying moments. Even had me thinking of ending my life as things seemed to be unbearable and hopeless. But no. My faith is like a voice that kept on whispering to me: “I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will never be shaken.” (Psalm 62:1-2)

What helped me get through depression and loneliness were family members and friends who never stopped believing in me. Always there to cheer me up. To egg me on and encouraged me to keep going. Text messages were filled with inspiration to get up and continue the journey. Calls that animated my spirit to break up from the cocoon of loneliness. Even silent presence in ways more than one reminding me that I am not alone, and they are always available even to just be there with me. I am not alone.

God send me angels every moment of my life. They are in the form of my family members and friends. Through them I realized how much God loves me. Through them I felt that God is always by my side. Through them I am inspired to pick up the pieces of my broken dream and move on to continue this journey called life. Through them, I AM LOVED.

 


Everything happens because of our God who remains faithful at all times. Sinners though we are, God is always ready to welcome us back and further allow us to experience how deeply He loves us. We only need to trust him and believe.

TRUST. BELIEVE. PRAY. KEEP THE FAITH.

You are loved. I am loved. God loves us all.

 


 

Acknowledgments:

·         https://drcdeane.com/the-prodigal-son/

·         https://www.goodinfonet.com/goodnews/god-is-always-with-us-

·         https://riodiot.blogspot.com/2021/07/quotes-quotes-about-love-and-friendship.html

·         https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuTG3Bu3ULXfoyKjtg9Aow


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