Reminders from HIM

(Repost: Blogged in 2008) 

Reminders from HIM

Last night, when I sought the Lord in prayer, I was reminded of my failings as His Child.

I was reminded of my discontentment and ungratefulness. I have forgotten that I am very blessed for what I have become and for what I have in my life right now. I have always been whining and searching for more wordly pleasures whilst the reality just lies in front of me — I am already blessed and the Lord never fails to shower me with a lot more.

I was reminded of my petty compromises in what I stand for which are never petty in God’s sight.

I was reminded of my inability to completely carry out what the Lord is commanding me through His Word and my tendencies to be charmed by the vain things this world has to offer.

I was reminded of my sinfulness.

And as I prayed, I silently cried out of sorrow for my foolishness. Its true what my friend Clarilyn exclaimed to me " Magtigil ka Lady Lauriz Tenorio, maraming tao ang mas may malaking problema sayo!". Such an awakening for me.

He gently reminded me of His grace — grace that is so amazing, so wonderful. I should perfectly know that as He has constantly been with me since my childhood, my school days, college days until now that I am now a real "LADY". It never ceases to leave me wondering in awe how God offered it to me freely despite my iniquities.

I am relieved to be reminded of this truth.

Starting today, I will list down all the things I should be grateful of to remind me always that I am blessed. For me to stop wandering away from His sight. For me to be more appreciative of life’s little pleasures. For me to be always happy and contented. For me to placidly carry on in our new journey here in Australia. For me to be a more loving Wife to my Husband and caring Mom to our kids.

Truly, God talks to us — in prayers, in more ways, in different ways.