Sweetest February

I've always planned to blog again but I never seemed to find time. I actually still have a lot of school stuff to do but instead, I'm writing this entry because there's just really so much I want to share! :)

A month has passed since my last entry and yes, 2 months that we haven't been talking and a month since my regained and strengthened encounter of my faith with God.

I entitled this entry THE SWEETEST FEBRUARY for a lot of many special reasons. All my life, I have never had a Valentine and I'd always dread when this time of the year comes. Every year, I'd celebrate S.A.D (Single Awareness Day) instead and feel bitter whenever I see couples together or girls with flowers in hand.

But this year, I've decided to celebrate it and have a different perspective on it. I believe I wouldn't have reached to that decision if it weren't for how God has been changing my heart because ever since my encounter with Him and how I've chosen to surrender my life to Him, He really has been changing my heart in ways I can't even comprehend.

So this year, I've decided to ask God to be my Valentine :) And mind you, He is the sweetest Valentine I can ever have and I really wouldn't want it any other way. He gave me 3 gifts-- those 3 gifts I'm so grateful for. I prayed for light but He gave me the Sun :) I couldn't even ask for more!

1) February 9: Ate Paula (friend from Victory) and I were having our weekly one to one at a yogurt place near school. She ordered some while I didn't because it was kinda pricey and I was saving up. Haha! We were just having our usual sharings and whatnot when suddenly the owner of the shop came out from the kitchen and handed us two BIG yogurts. "It's on the house", he says with a big grin to match it with. Out of all people in the shop, why us? Ate Pau and I were dumbfounded for a second but after a while, we got kilig realizing that it was just one of God's sweet gestures. He used this man as an instrument to make our day :)

2) February 11: For the whole month of February, Victory had a special series about love. I've been enjoying the series so much but this service was extraordinary. One of the many services I can never forget. I've learned so much about this series such as waiting for the right Man patiently and how we are not to rush and settle for our standards. God has high standards and that's what we should follow in order to experience love at its fullest. I've appreciated my gift of singleness more than ever. During this particular service after the talk though, all women were asked to stand up. We had no idea what was going on. Our pastor then says "Women, always remember... You are all worth the wait."

My heart softened and tears started coming out from my eyes. It's funny how this simple statement can tear me up. It's all what I needed to hear. So simple yet so meaningful. Right then and there, I realized how God wants the best for me. He made me realize that someday... before the altar and as I exchange my vows with my husband, he will look into my eyes and say "You are my answered prayer and truly, you are worth the wait" :)

It didn't end there. As the pastor went on, men from every corner of the room started going out with white roses in hand. They started handing out to each and every woman a white rose, symbolizing purity. I was too kilig! And especially with the fact that I've never received a rose in my life. That service was unforgettable-- something I will cherish forever!

3) February 14: With the 2 gifts I have already received, I didn't really expect anything more. I mean, I was already kilig enough and was already contented with how my Valentine has turned out. But no, God had more in store for me. In school, I received a red rose from LJ Yap, another from Jet Luga (two of my good friends) and when I got home, my brother gave me a bouquet! I realized, why do I need "a certain guy as my Valentine"? when I have all these friends and God to celebrate it with?

Best Valentines, indeed. I wouldn't want it any other way! :)

"A woman has to surrender her heart to the Lord that a man has to seek Him first in order to win it." -- My love life quote.

Deuteronomy 4:29
But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul.

I sought and I have found Him. And ever since, He's been working miracles in my life and has been blessing me with so much! But that's another story :) Probably another entry I have yet to blog about ♥