One of the strangest thing I did in my 27 years of existence is to buy myself a happy birthday banner, haha! I know it seems downright silly to do such thing but it happened. To be honest, it really wasn't my intention to make a big deal out of my birthday because every year, it has always been just a normal day for me - except that birthday messages are coming one after another. Can't find any reason to celebrate the inescapable reality of getting older. (Wow, and just by typing those words reveals how bitter my heart is.) It's a shame to admit this but yes, I threw myself a party - and it was awkwardly surprising, in a good way of course! Since my birthday fell on a Saturday, I thought of inviting the Chikkas to join our Saturday bible study group so they can have fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ. It was actually Chiche's idea to hold the birthday dinner and bible study at home and I must say that it was the best suggestion ever! Glad that both set of friends gamely agreed and accepted the invitation despite the late notice. Sharing to you some photos of the fun we shared together last September 5, 2015. It was indeed God who has graciously given our bible study group this opportunity to mingle with people outside the church which I believe is our calling as His children. Even with the little time given to our pastor to prepare for the topic and games, he was still able to facilitate by the wisdom and guidance of the Lord. I'm also very blessed to have supportive sisters who helped me organize everything in less than a day. Just seeing everyone having fun and enjoying the night already made me feel overwhelmingly happy. The bitterness in my heart caused by the feeling that life seemed to have passed me by turned to humble gratitude toward God. I've realized that birthdays are meant to be celebrated because of God's indescribable love, compassion and faithfulness not only each year, but every waking day. Lamentations 3:22-23 says, "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness". Throughout my 9,855 days on earth, God has truly been so gloriously gracious and loving and miraculously working in my life each day. For that, I am beyond grateful and blessed to be called His child and receive every spiritual blessing He has given me in Christ. A blessed birthday indeed! All thanks to our Almighty and Sovereign God, through whom all things are possible! =D
Angelica
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