Wake Up Call

Had a little talk with Daddy just recently. May this serve as a reminder and an encouragement to you guys.

Romans 8:28-29

"And we know that in ALL things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son..."

So You're telling me, that despite all this, I'm supposed to react with a smile on my face and a song in my heart? Dad, its easier said than done. I don't know how on earth I can pull this off this time.

2 Corinthians 12:9

"My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in your weakness..."

But Lord, how do I know that You're not just saying that?

Hebrews 13:5

"..I will never leave you, nor forsake you.."


Daddy, you know me better than I know myself. And you know that no matter how hard I try, I still fall down. And i'm beginning to notice that it's happening to me a lot these days. I mean, not just in school, but also with You. You speak of Your love and peace and grace and mercy. I don't seem to be getting any of that lately... Have you forgotten me?

God's reply:

"Deborah. Haven't you learned by now? Pag bagsak ka, repeater ka.
(And I'm not just talking about school here.)

"I know you're trying so hard. I know school can be tough, and its not just the academics. I know that you struggle with being salt and light while stil trying to fit in and be accepted... You have persevered and have endured hardships for My Name, and have not grown weary.

Yet I hold this against you:

I'm not the one who's forgetting here, Deb. You are.
Whatever happend to trust? What ever happened to surrender?
You do and do, but why do you? You've forgotten Who you're doing it for. You've forgotten Who put you there in the first place. You've forgotten Me.

Remeber the height from which you have fallen. Let's try this again..."

(Rev. 2:2-5)

I'm sorry. I forgot that it really ISN'T about me.

May You increase, and may I decrease.