Not mine, HIS!

I am currently doing my thesis for the graduate school. On the onset of the research, I was in a good pace. I know that I can finish the required tasks for the research paper, which is the first 3 chapters of the thesis. However, I was too proud of my self that I disregarded my timeline (mahaba pang kwento ito, pero next time na lang). To make story short, I was not able to finish on time — technically, and my relationship with my advisor turned sour.

We pushed through with the research conference, where in I was able to present may research paper to our coordinator for her comments. I was actually grateful to her because she was able to mend our relationship and I was given a second chance.

Now, I have dedicated my paper to the glory and honor of the Lord. I am asking Him to use me as his instrument. Ngayon na tututunan ko na gawin akong vehicle. I was no longer asking, “Lord, samahan nyo ako” because hindi naman akin ito. It is not for my honor. It is not for my sake. I am in this phase of my life where I have greater to chance to be used by the Lord because I have the all the means to do so. Kung anong gusto ng Lord at kung ano man ang plano nya, I am lifting it everything to him. Let my paper serve its purpose according to the will of the Lord.

Pero, if you offered it to the Lord, I mind you, the enemies will never let you prosper. Gagamit yan ng napaka tricky tactics para lang di matuloy ang inooffer mo. Para mag fail ka. Tapos ma-gi-guilty ka kasi inoffer o tapos di mo na gawa. Tatamarin ka, mawawalan ka courage, madaming distractions. Yan, mga tactics yan ng enemies. But when you have fought for it, mawawala yan dahil you placed it under the power of the Lord. Lampa yang enemies na mga yan.

So ngayon, I am also preparing for the battle. But I know that I am not alone.

Sabi sa Deutronomy 31:6, “So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Ang ganda. Sa old testament pa lang nag aasure na ang Lord na nandyan lagi sya para sa atin. Whether mahirap o magaan. Sadness or joys, He is with us.

Amen