"NOCHE BUENA(S) pt. 2

(A different kind of Christmas)

(continued from part 1)

He chatted with us for about an hour and our topics range from salvation to our faith and honestly, at that point I already faking a smile because hoping that he will leave soon. But you know what, even though he is getting annoying already (at least for me!) one thing that strikes me the most is when he spoke about not comparing yourself to the journey of others. He told us that when people are on the top of their dreams, it is easy for us to look up on them with so much envy and then complain to God why our dreams are not yet fulfilled. But we have to realize that God already planned out everything for us. All we have to do is to obey Him. And even if we go in a different direction due to our stubbornness, God will still align His plan to yours. Because He has nothing in mind but to bless you for you are His child.

"Sakto ah.!" I told myself. How on earth did this stranger know my own insecurities? Is this a setup? But as I firmly believe that there is no such thing as coincidence, I knew deep inside this is what I needed to hear. Maybe it is just me who choose to be lonely during Christmas. Maybe it is just me who chose not to move on with the past experiences that I had. Maybe it is just me who "pretends" to be grateful when in fact I'm still looking for what is lacking in me. Maybe it is just me who constantly compares the happiness of others and trying to "fit" in my idea of Christmas in them.

Christmas Spirit

I forget that the reason for all this celebration is because of a God who sacrifices the glory of heaven just to be with us. A God who risked His comfortable throne for a manger. We sometimes forget that the fact He chose to dwell among us is already a reason that He loves us so much for He knew we are worthy.

My friend and I ended the night with a plate of homemade spaghetti and crispy pata at her house but after all I've learned today, I knew I'm already full.. of love.

This is indeed a different kind of Noche Buena. <end>