With a grateful heart

So so much to be thankful for.

Easter Sunday last week was great. So humbled to be a part of this family in CP. Seeing how everyone gave their best for the Lord, from the dancers, to musicians, to actors and actress, to the backstage and logistics and all involved. And through all the email exchanges among the cell, the planning comm, all I can say is, how beautiful it is. Easter reminded me once again of the price that the Lord Jesus bought me for, His Blood. What more can I ever ask for? And Praise the Lord! 7 cases of salvations :) Heaven is indeed rejoicing at these new family additions.

Work wise, God has proven to be oh so good and faithful. Just when I feel this aspect of my life collapsing, God sprung a surprise on me by turning things around, a promotion and a mean bonus! God you are indeed in control. I still recall that I wasn't intending to go to the office last Thursday after my training, because I didn't wanna get bogged down by work so that my mind is clear before the drama. But my boss insisted that I return. But it was worthwhile and truely nothing short of a miracle too.

Mom came to church today. Yeah! Pray that she'll come more regularly and get more integrated into a cell group too. I think it's something that she desires as well, but she's just holding because of bad experiences she had in the past and she's been too dependent on my Dad to accompany her. And it's really up to me to keep praying for her and also to make every effort to get her to church. Want her to be connected so that she'll not get easily swayed and stop going again esp if I'm not going to be living under the same roof as her in the near future.

It's also after the Meet the Parents session today, that I get into the mindset of parents and see a little more from my mom's perspective. It's funny how a mom shared how her son complained that she nagged at him, when to her, she was trying to talk and communicate to him. I guess a lot of times, I'm like that too. I need more patience, patience and love. Wrote this in my journal, "Who by being judgemental can draw others to Christ?"

The story of the Samartian woman says it all... If not because of the acceptance, the love and the forgiveness of God, how can she ever know the Messiah? But how often have I been like the Pharisee to be so quick to condemn, so quick to judge. Sometimes to really show and express love is easier said than done. Esp to love those whom we think are not worthy to be loved. I'm learning, still learning.

Thank you God for loving me.