Diverted Coincidence

"In every way be cautious to stay away from harm."

I don't know what happened to me that day. Why everything seems wrong? A warning to focus.

Last November 30, 2011 when we planned to go out. I was in a hurry without seeing my shirt was inverted. It was my mother noticed upon riding a jeepney. I felt embarrassed she just said it's okay anyway a style. Gosh, another when we took our snack my straw was also the same thing.

After awhile unexpected experienced. We never think about it for many years of living in the house of my aunt. Before we live peacefully and safely. No troublesome, no disturbance until one Sunday afternoon after attending church services and choir practiced. We never felt nervous. Upon closing the gate we saw two young lad stepped out bringing a sack. That time our mood changed. I was shocked and felt useless. Luckily my mother bravely looked around if there's someone left behind.

Due to poverty many young lad engaged in criminal acts to earn money for their living. There's a law imposed by a senator any minors were exempted to jail. They will be under the care of social welfare. As to such many adults used them for illegal agenda. Especially when December is coming rampant of notorious criminals are spread.

It seems it is a warning in our part not to trust anyone. A sign to be observant in our surroundings. But a sign also that a terrible misfortune will happened. Because it was happened before a terrible storm hit our homeland.

From then on we felt uneasy. We didn't want to go out. Afraid it will happened again. All in my mind was to trust God because for me He will protect us.

As what stated in one of my favorite passages:

1 The Lord is my ^ashepherd; I shall not ^bwant.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he ^aleadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of^arighteousness for his ^bname’s sake.

4 Yea, though I ^awalk through the ^bvalley of the ^cshadow of^ddeath, I will fear no ^eevil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they ^fcomfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou ^aanointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely ^agoodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalm 23:1-6

Hometown Tragedy

Accident or coincidence? Morning time when my aunt took a bath she accidentally hit the closet. It collapsed and broke into pieces. My friend immediately rescued her. Water flowed all over the bathroom. It seems like a flood. I guess it is a sign of warning. To my mom's experienced once a thing is broken it takes out the bad luck. That day we already heard a news a certain typhoon is coming. We kept on updating to see to it all were safe.

At nigh we enjoyed watching television shows when strong winds and big dropped of rain came. We never expect a tragedy. We never expect our hometown will be affected. To recall, I was born and grew up in a city where strong winds will passed by only. Many will say it is a strong city even it is small. Nobody could destroy it. Guarded by patron saints Micheal the Archangel, who's earth name was Adam.

A warning to all of us. A time to change, to repent and be ready to meet God.

To remember what I've learned in the scriptures, God sent a rainbow and promised Noah there will no floods to come. God gave us trees for our benefit. Roots can hold on water, leaves can serve us our shield and helped us to build houses and furniture. People now are greedy to the extend they abused. Yes, we are now industrialized, have big buildings to stay in. Forgot our promises that we must take care all what is given.

Tremendous and shocking to know what happened. Saturday afternoon my brother called me informing to tell my aunt not to pursue in going home. It's dangerous a strong typhoon hit our city. Many lives and properties lost. Upon hearing I felt down and forgot the limitation. I was warned not to spread the news to my aunt. She hysterically cried and confused on what to do.

We also being told to open the television to see more.

What a disaster before my hometown was safe to live in now no more. It was known as " City of Waterfalls" Iligan City. Many trees grown and lots of fruits to take in. The beauty is no longer within. To some reports it takes years to recover. Many people succumbed to death. Suffered illnesses due to dirty environments, lacked of foods, shelters and proper medications. They need help. The time is nigh...It is a warning The Son of God is coming. We must be prepare all the time. Repent for all our mistakes before it's too late. It's sad we saw innocent one died but I know they will serve as witnesses to the wicked during The Big Day...

Blessing From On High

My father was a policeman. During my childhood days he's been assigned in mountainous area. We're both belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints. Every worthy man have given the privilege to obtain Priesthood Power. A free gift to be value once spoiled it will be taken.

In the scriptures stated, "The priesthood is the eternal power and authority of God. Through the priesthood God created and governs the heavens and the earth. Through this power He redeems and exalts His children, bringing to pass “the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). God gives priesthood authority to worthy male members of the Church so they can act in His name for the salvation of His children. Priesthood holders can be authorized to preach the gospel, administer the ordinances of salvation, and govern the kingdom of God on the earth."

It was a rainy night when I and my younger brother had fever. My mama kept on waiting for his arrival. She felt worried about our condition. I know she have great faith and testimony of God. Decided to go out to seek for helped. Luckily she met Elder Missionaries from spreading the gospel. Invited to come and to give us a Priesthood Blessing.

While we're left I felt worried of what will happened. To calm down I prayed for comfort especially my brother felt the same too. I have to be strong I am the elder. It's my duty to to protect and guide him. Just then they came in.

Faith precedes miracle. They pour our frontal part with olive oil and gave a special blessing. I know God loves us so much. He provided anything to us. Only it's our obligation to do our part. I know such blessing can save lives. Not only that situation but during my general surgery process. All the Priesthood in our area before fasted and pray for my recovery.

Fate or Faith

Faith, courage and endurance are essential to gain success. These were lacking in my life. I guess the reason why I am still unemployed. If only I have the guts to achieve and forget the past. In fact I kept on asking maybe I was born unlucky.

Reminiscing my childhood days again I've been an honor student when I was in kindergarten. Blessed with talents and active in both secular and spiritual aspects. Even received awards and praises. Now change..... It came to a point I told myself this is my fate.

Yeah I know in everything there is purpose. Only God's know what will be. I knew I am wrong. I tend to neglect my responsible and became stubborn. Even a self-centered being. Always comparing others capability. My utmost dream is to have a stable job, support my mother's needs and the promises I made. If these will happen my life is already complete.

Insecurity and immaturity adds on. Every time I have plans these will come. Lessons to learn that I must move on.

I want to be independent and be a career woman. To have a permanent job to be proud off. To break the prediction of my aunt. Those words can still be remember, "I can't find a job because I am weak." I want to break the record.

Yesterday I tried once more but still failed. I told myself it's not for me again.......Well maybe if I had that job there's a possibility no longer magnify my responsibilities in the church. It's a risk in my health... Left my mother behind...Life goes on I know there's still chances as long I am alive. There are things intended for me all must do is wait and have faith not fate in God.