Life’s Greatest Lesson: ‘Have Faith to God’

Whether times are tough or easy, firm belief in a good and loving God is the only road to vibrant living.

There are times that we do not understand the things happen to our life today. Life challenges, peer pressure, workloads, and many more easily break our physical stability. But how about our “spiritual stability”? How much do we trust God? How do we find God in times of crisis and darkness?

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust the Lord with all our heart, and don’t depend on you own understanding. Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success.” In this scripture, God wanted us to trust him at all times. How? Remember the story of Job in the bible; he is the man who lost everything in his life; fame, fortune, health and even his family turn back to him. But he still managed to stand up to his faith and trust the Lord that he can survive each trials came his way for the God is with him.

The keyword is TRUST: trust the Lord with all our heart. God designs each and every person in the world to be his wonderful child. He allows us to face obstacles to be the best that we can be. A similar scene entered my mind. Take this picture as an example; a 5 days old bird was left in the top of the tree. His father was just around looking for food to eat. His father taught him how to use his wings and fly freely in the air. The little bird was eager to try it on his own but the father advised him to be prepare for the perfect time that he can do it all by himself. One day, the father bird was not around and a group of bad people went to the forest and cut the tallest tree they can see. Sadly, their tree was one of the chosen to rip off. The bird cried and scared. He remembers the advice told by his father. He spread his wings and step out of the nest. He slowly heading off the ground, as he tried harder he flew high above the clouds. Seeing the world so high and reaching the horizons.

 My mother died on the Christmas Day of 2010. She was diagnosed with terminal stage of Breast Cancer and she has a metastasis on her left lung. My life flooded with obstacles and downhill side. But I stay in the light of God.  Three weeks before my mama died, I immediately flew from Manila to Bohol just to be with her. The doctors assured me that my mama will live longer but not for a very long period. I prayed to God that whatever his will will be done. I entrusted him my mama’s health and life, my papa’s life and mine. I painted my future asking God to be my canvass. I took care of my mom, loved her with all my heart. It hurts to see her silently weep and feel the pain. We pray. We always pray together that whatever the physical pain we feel right now will be reimbursed in the kingdom of God. On the day of Christmas, my mama passed away. It hurts me so badly. Knowing I am in a strange place with no one, I trust. I shared my strength to my papa for I know he needed it more than I did. At the moment of grief, I felt that a small spot in my heart are rejoicing. Rejoicing for I know, my mama is celebrating the coming of Jesus Christ in heaven.

I trusted God that he will provide all my needs. I trust him my future and surrender all my grieves and mourns. He never fails to brighten up my mornings and filled my nights with stars. And at the moment of darkness, he lay his hands to mine and guide me to his path. I want you to do the same thing. This is the perfect time for you to trust God. Not tomorrow, NOW!