Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him the loan... - Matthew 18:27
Moved with compassion.
That is how I imagine God is to us. Every time we falter, every time we fail to keep our promises to Him, He looks at us with great compassion, ready to forgive, ready to release us from our 'debt', and ready to welcome us back into His loving presence as if nothing grave happened.
The past weeks or so have been like a coming home of sorts for me. I was once lost but now have been found (again and again and again) by my Father. He really has His way of telling me "My child, it's time to go back." Taking His cue, I slowly but surely retraced my steps.
And I've never been better.
Yes, my problems are still there. Nothing really has changed in my daily struggles at work and in school. But the difference lies in the my renewed faith in Him. I wake up each day more hopeful than the previous one... believing that I am one step closer to my dreams and goals which He has planted in my heart. I go through each day strengthened by His word and promises... knowing that nothing can bring me down for as long as I hold on to Him. I sleep at night with peace in my heart... confident that Someone up there loves me and is looking after me every minute, every second, in my every breath and every beat of my heart.
I suddenly remembered the song "I love you" which goes:
I love You 'cause that's just what I am
I could never turn away from you and leave you all alone
Yes I love you though you have gone your own way
I could never leave you all alone and leave you way behind
Though you weigh no more that dust placed on the scale you rise
Though your worth is just as much as sand I love you just the same
I am love, I am love
Though your sins be dark as scarlet I will turn them white as snow
Though your sins be red as crimson they mean nothing more to me
For I made you and you're meant for me for all eternity
I have loved you, yes I love you, and I always will love you
I love you 'cause that's just what I am
I could never show you greater love than lay my life for you
Yes I love you what more proof do you ask
Show me any love that's greater than the love I've shown you
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The Lord's endless mercies never really fail. They are new every morning.
Just when I'm getting worked up with the endless tasks this busy month of August, I'd suddenly realize how His hand is already fixing everything for me. In big things and small.
For instance, I was thinking of skipping The Feast on Sunday with my family to work on a paper due on Monday even if I really want to listen to the talk. I was convincing myself to attend though cos I figured I should just give this time to God, especially with a talk all about giving Time to God (how ironic!). Lo and behold, my prof announced earlier that the deadline of our paper has been moved 1 week after the supposed deadline. Thank you, Lord!
I know blessings will continue to pour from this day on. I really have a lot to do but I just TRUST Him and offer everything to Jesus. Miracles are on their way.
Ciao!
11:27 PM
August 12, 2010
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