During the days that I don't read the Bible, I don't have my Daily Bible Collection book for me to read daily, and this blog doesn't exist yet, I remember I had a life full of struggles and miseries, and all I could do was to feel so hopeless and depressed. I would always pray, but only to ask God why He put me in such events while others are living on with happiness.

I remember that last year was a pretty tough year for me, since I was having a hard time dealing with our family financial problems, which stemmed out from being a breadwinner of the family, having an older brother who immediately got engaged, and two little brothers entering their middle school years.

It was also the year when I experienced the worst traffic of all - traveling from Marikina City to Bonifacio Global City in Taguig everyday, and having the kind of work frustration as I was always being given tasks that were not my specialty. Knowing who I really was and identifying the kind of things I really need and want added up to my efforts in keeping myself together and away from total depression.

But along the way, God's words started pounding my heart, and I started hearing it from a new door to enter. He had me going to The Feast in Salcedo, Makati, which started last year too, and He introduced to me some good people whom I could get advises from, who would help me become better in dealing with my problems. I heard a lot of His words through worships, reading Bible reflections by others, and attending group sharing sessions.

Challenges and hardships continued, but learning from experiences and from the guidance of God through these good friends, I started to become better in handling my own problems, and I became more decisive. Last March, I decided to find a new work, so I could save up more, resolve our family financial problems, and ease myself from very long commutes - all for the goal of having more time for myself and improve my well-being.

All of these happened because of constantly believing to God that my life will be better. And then, the miracle happened - good things started coming into my life. I got a new job, and I don't have very long commutes anymore. It is a better-paying job, which currently helps me in my financial commitments. Moreover, I'm having more free time to do running, gym workouts and read books - all for my self-relaxation and pleasure.

But I heard that God spoke to me again, saying that I should be grateful and contented, and that I am His beloved child; therefore I should share His love and blessings to me to those who need these the most. I heard Him spoke to me from attending one of the Feast sessions in PICC.

In order to do this, I immensed myself more to God by becoming a constant reader of the Daily Gospel being sent by the Kerygma Family, reading my Daily Bible Collection book every morning and before bedtime, and regularly attend The Feast every Sunday. I have even attended my first Kerygma Conference! 

And because of doing these things, I became more confident in sharing God's words and teachings, by posting and sharing them in my social media accounts, on the people I meet everyday, and to my family and loved ones. His words empowered me so much that I can now do this, while helping me at the same time to get through my own challenges everyday.

Thank you Lord, because your words changed me so much, and I've been far better than before.