MY BIRTHDAY!

It’s another day lived for God’s glory! I thank Him for this wonderful day.

Last night I was thinking about what special thing to do today. However, I have not come up with the brightest idea. What I know at this very time is that, tho there’s no plan at all, I am very happy. Though I only got 300 pesos in my wallet, I’m in bliss. Praise God! He will provide!

Why am I happy? Small things are just around, and these make me happy. Gifts should not be grand to make my day. Simple greetings from my friends and family will make this special day complete. This is the reason why every birthday, about two days before the big day, I do the countdown myself. I believe that no time should be wasted on frowning over the fact that people forget my day. I work on it so that in advance, they are followed-up! Haha. I don’t want them to feel the guilt of forgetting my birthday. On the other hand, I also don’t want myself feel sad when they forget it. It’s a choice. And I am glad I did the initiative myself. You see, it’s also their choice if they will greet me and celebrate with me or not. The thing is, they are reminded. haha. The one who will be the most excited about the birthday is the celebrator him/herself, so I'd rather do the first move.

My excitement is driven by my heart that is very grateful to God. I am so thankful that God is giving me another year to live.

Another Year Nearer To My Death

Earlier, as a treat to my self, I got the time to watch my favorite movie, “Facing the Giants”. I have watched it for the 5^th time and the ounces of tears are still the same! The story really touches my heart.

What struck me today in that movie is that scene where David and his father are talking about David’s try out for the team. Tears fell when the lines pushed through my heart that “as long as I live, I want people to see how strong God is in my life!”.

Who may know, this might be my last birthday, only God knows what will happen. I trust God. As I always say to myself, God has a plan and things will come in His time. I should not think about my end of time, but rather, think about how to prepare before the end.

Birthday Holiday And Presents From God

God’s gift to me today is to take some “rest”. Last night, one client gave me a birthday holiday, and this morning, another accepted late outputs. In other words, no pressure today! I am planning to start writing the book that I was struck last night. This is a big challenge to me since I am now being granted by God with higher pay on my work. I need to give my best shot in managing my finances. Next sem, I will be sponsoring another scholar. Yey! 3 scholars this year.

I remember how hard it is to make ends meet but truly, nothing is impossible with God. I believe, if God is in my place, He will even give more than what I am giving them. I just want these people know that we have a big God who provides.

I am revealing this because I want other people to be inspired by what God can do. We don’t have to have millions to support others. God knows our needs. All we need is to trust. I remember the last time I had to give my tithe to the church, it was my last money in my wallet. I didn’t want to ask God, “Lord pahiram muna nito ha?”. Trusting God that He will provide, I gave it to Him that day, when I don’t have anything but my fare to guinobatan. You know what happened? The next day, one client came, and just last week, I had $55 from him. Next week, I will have $60 or more! I can’t help but cry about this, God is just amazing. He is always faithful. He did it many times in my life. Amazing God.

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Later I will be back for the rest of what will happen this day! Happy New Year to me! God is so great in my life and I want people to see how great is that word “great”!