We're Holding on the Promises of Christ our Lord! (Reliving That Unforgettable Night)

[Posted at Christianblog.com last July 2, 2011]

God, indeed, works in many special ways!

Tonight, I and my room-mates had a wonderful time during our scheduled weekly group devotion. We were able to share our joys and even struggles here in the seminary. We had a meaningful time sharing our ups and downs in life even long before we came to study at IGSL.

After our sharing time, we found out that the three of us have a common ground - we are all products of broken families (with different reasons though). Up until today, there are recurring emotions that are results of our past. The hurtful experiences we had in the past might have caused us to appear fragile and weak, but we are warriors of Christ within striving to live a life wholly based on biblical truths and principles.

As part of our discussion, we shared to one another our life verse/s. Mine is found in Joshua 1:9 which says, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Whenever I am faced with trials and challenges that seem to be so heavy for me to bear, I always look back to that day when God gave me Joshua 1:9 as an assurance that wherever He would lead me He is there as well to guide me and to carry me through. My prayer is not for me to be free from problems but, instead, for God to give me the strength and courage enough for me to face and surmount every trial, sorrow, or suffering that may come my way.

I am not alone in this journey. I am now journeying along with my friends here in IGSL, especially with my room-mates.  It is our prayer that though we came from different countries with different cultures and practices, we will be able to help and encourage one another to keep trusting God's will and purposes for our lives, to remind one another that God's will is always what's best for us, and to love one another as unto the Lord. 

Different stories, different culture, but One Mighty God - JESUS!