A Testimony of God's Love.

I am writing this as a testament of God's love for me.

        In my previous days of living, I was constantly in a chase. Finding what's the next good thing. What could make my life easier? As if I should be doing something right now. Lavishing myself in spending, shopping, eating outside, and finding happiness in the external world. I never felt fulfilled. There's always something better or greater that I have to chase next.

        Not until this night. Praying. Asking God for guidance and assistance. Truly, when you ask as His child, He will respond. His to mine was immediate. A voice called me, Share Jesus today. And I do to my brother. Then the Holy Spirit led me to hug my brother. I was like, Oh Jesus, you're horrible. Why at this hour or time? Then He said to me, “Just follow”, and you will be rewarded. I didn't let the time pass because I know that I may miss the opportunity. I did it.

        All of a sudden, I feel complete. No more finding of the next thing. It is love that will solve all my shortcomings.

        I never want to chase bigger things when I make myself remember that God is with me. Because He is the biggest and the greatest. Following the wisdom coming from God, I am fulfilled.

Happiness in acquiring things passes by fast. Next thing I know, I will be chasing another shiny object. Not with God’s presence. I have learnt how to love, to hug, to kiss my mother, to ask for my father’s hand to bless, to forgive, and to ask for forgiveness. Indeed, money, possessions, and influence are essential in this world. But may I never forget that what is really important in this life of mine is to spread kindness, understanding, and love.

        The key here for me is that I accepted God’s challenge. A complete surrender to any outcome or any calling that He gave to us. God is only asking us for one thing, and that is to trust Him. I barely talk with my brother, so just imagine how weird it is to feel hugging him. After that, my brother just said, “You didn’t know how much I needed that.” I thought I was doing it for myself, but God’s plan is bigger than I imagined. God will always put us in a challenging position to make us an instrument of His love.

        Truly there is no such thing that will give me fullness other than real love. That God will not put a unique purpose in heart that cannot be done by ourselves. Am I tested? Probably. Is it worth it? Absolutely...