The Long Drive of 2012

We went on a long drive yesterday, it's actually not a long drive 'cause it's only from Laguna to Tagaytay but because of the holiday season what would you expect? Heavy traffic everywhere! And what do we usually feel during this kind of time? Of course we loose our temper, we became so impatient and get mad at almost everyone. As we are waiting in the traffic, a lot of things started to come into my mind. Well, it became a time for me to reflect on how my year had been. So let me share them to you.

First, all throughout the year it felt as if I'm always waiting. I always tend to ask, why do I have to wait for the things that I want to do or to have or to achieve. I even felt like, am I born to wait? And sometimes after my long wait, things will not go the way I expected it to be. I remember that it even came to a point that I'm about to back-slide on the faith that I have because of being so impatient. I felt as if that I'm so much tired of this journey of waiting. But, it is in those times of waiting where God showed me how He works. 

During those times that I felt like I'm loosing hope, it is when He never let go of me. He made me realize that He is God. He is never too late nor early. He may be silent but He works for the best on our behalf behind the scenes (Anita Jackson).  I remember this that I've read in a book which quoted Psalm 11:4 that says "The Lord is in His holy temple; The Lord is on His heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them." God knows everything and He is in full control of every situation we're into. He can turn each trial into triumphs.

Also, realizing that we must not give our full focus on the big picture but to take time in its very details. Like in a long drive, if we focus so much on getting to the place we need to go in the fastest time, we'll miss the opportunity to enjoy the whole journey and to see the beauty of the sceneries we are passing by. In each time that God gives us situations wherein we have to wait, we must take time to look for the things that God wants to show us and be sensitive on how He is transforming us to become more of Him. 

Finally, God showed me what true love is by being very patient (1 Cor 13:4). He is always with us wherever we go. That even if we want to turn away from Him, He is still patiently waiting for us to confess our sins and to return to His arms. 

The year that is to may be a year of waiting but I can say that I learned a lot from it. I may not get everything I want on time or really never had it but looking back, I can say that God provided me with everything I needed. 

The year is about to end hours from now. The journey of 2012 may end but I know for sure that 2013 will be a long way to go. I pray that as we open this new year, may we all have more patience and deeper faith in God knowing that He is always with us and is working for our good. Let me share to you one of my favorite verse: 

 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

-Jeremiah 29:11

More hopes and love for the year to come, everyone! Happy New Year!

Take Care and God bless

-Yna <3