Anyway,time for some updates :)
The past 9 months had been both challenging, enlightening, and inspiring. I underwent certain struggles that tested my faith, character, and the ability to face difficulties. I won't further elaborate on these difficulties, though, but what is more worth telling are the positive changes, and the good things that came after the passage of storm.:)
It was in September when a chanced invite to join Singles For Christ (SFC) happened. I just attended mass at Santisimo Rosario Parish in UST, when one of its members handed me an SFC flyer,and on it was an invite to join the organization through undergoing its Christian Life Program (CLP).
I have just turned 26, a few weeks before this invite came. And during those weeks, I was already mulling, thinking about the things that has happened so far in my life. My early twenties had been fun! There were lots of partying, and hanging out with friends. There were dramas, too, and down times. And during those episodes, I tried to solve matters alone. Though I had my faith, I was also depending much on my own feelings for decisions, and grabbing my own wants for my life. This invite became that instrument to jumpstart the change I wanted to happen in my life.
And so, I committed myself to attending its CLP. For For 12 consecutive Saturday nights, I, together with about 60 individuals listened to speakers, and here, we relearned about our faith, renewed that love for God and others, and how it is to live in the Spirit, to live in a state of grace. Not long after, we graduated, and it started another adventurous journey, of now living in a more abundant path. By this, I mean a more adventurous road that consists of meeting people, of service, and knowing that one is able to be an instrument of change and love for others. It's far more better than all the alcohol, endless night socializing and partying, and spending time for one's own pleasure. The path to Christ is different than that, instead, it is a purposeful and meaningful one.
The "Lord's Day", the culmination of the 12 night CLPs was a time to get to know my batchmates more-- more time to know their personalities, their concerns, their talents, and dedication to serve.Here, we are able to witness each other's strength and weaknesses, as we go along, working with our presentations. It was a moment of camaraderie, and praising, thanking God that you are able to meet people whom you share your common goal and focus.
Now, as a certified member of the SFC community, together with my batchmates, we praise and thank God, for how wonderful it is to finally know a Him, or know him more, trudging a better path, and meeting inspiring people who walk along that path. It is a path, where faith is important. And moved by this faith, is the dedication to serve.
(photos from facebook-SFC WestB1B / SFCWestB1b-December 2011 Batch)
1 comment:
praise the lord, sister niña
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