Lessons Learned

I was attending the church's morning prayer for the past week, save the past two days when I had to rush a deadline (work still unfinished though).

Yet, it was the past two days that I learned a lot from God. I guess praying really does help sharpen the vision and hearing of my spiritman.

So that's the first thing I learned. I am reminded that prayer is powerful and it really helps you spiritually. I really should devote more time to prayer, not just for myself but for the people around me.

Which leads me to the second point, the people around me. I am reminded once again that people around me are facing similar issues or worse in life. I am reminded to not be selfish and think about my own comfort and my need of encouragement. I think by being encouraging to others, putting others first, helps myself in the end.

For instance, I was stressed at work, but I neglect that everyone else are also busy with work and stressed as well. So I need to learn to be less whiny, less snappish and be more positive about everything.

Which leads me to the third thing I learned. I went into the elevator today just in time to witness a storm of a couple arguing, or rather, the lady was shouting at the guy. It was awkward to say the least, but immediately my thoughts turn to prayer for the couple, that they will sort out their differences. I was thinking, that's why I don't want to get involved in a relationship. But somehow the idea doesn't resonate as deeply as it used to be. Perhaps because prayer is part of the equation now. God is sovereign and if we look to Him and have Him as the center of the relationship, I think we can overcome.

Talking about relationships, I need to also learn to be more contributing towards my family, especially my parents. Since I'm the only child staying with my parents, I have to learn to alleviate their stresses as much as possible. Dad couldn't sleep last night due to some issues that's bugging him, but knowing my dad, he's a bit reluctant to say what. As a daughter, I need to learn to love him more. Same goes for my mom. No matter how tired I am, I should always be gentle with her.

Which all leads back to two things: prayer and generousity

Prayer is crucial to open my eyes and ears to hear the things of God and generousity to be unselfish, and to be more aware of the needs of others around me.

Yes, I should have my 'me' time, but we are living in times when time is running out to care for others. So help me God. Taking this one step at a time.