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| Ate Pristine's, my discipler, coffee treat for me.. cafe latte!! soo delicious and expensive?? hehe.. |
"...But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." (Joshua 24:15)
"Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." (Psalm 127:1)
Anyway, let me share to you my very special indulgence which I resort to whenever I feel so depressed.
Papers are piling up. Projects are waitlisted. Readings are on the desk. Exams are approaching. Such a big dilemma, right? Students like me, and of course, anyone who has gone through that narrow circumstance would definitely experience a negative adrenaline rush. Hahah. Such an exaggeration, but it happens to me. XD
The worst moment lies on the minutes where you just find yourself banging down your head, inevitably closing your eyes with your books on your chest or maybe, just knocking down on the desk as if you're punched. During these stuck out instances, the first thing we seek to overcome these sleepy hours is COFFEE! Oh, coffee, how useful you are!
These past few weeks, I've been so in loved with coffee. In fact, I seem to be addicted to it already inasmuch as I cannot have a day without drinking it at least twice. Now, my taste buds search for more coffee aroma like I want to gut all the cafe restau (hopefully, affordable).
Actually, like a culture, I also "inherit" this hobby from my kins. No wonder, every "old-enough" person in our home loves to drink coffee even during siesta hours which we know ooze out the hottest and the most humid temperature (am I right for using this term?). Well, it's the house trend. And, because of it, we seem to be bonded. We have the opportunity to talk about the gist of our day, including the problems, climax, solution, or probably, desolation. Through drinking coffee, we find way to sit, relax and have some "chika" moments together.
Haay, imagine how coffee's heat yields to such a sweet bond! Imagine your family in such situation, wouldn't you feel like you don't wanna end those hours anymore? And, just enjoy being with your loved ones? But, what about when it's about God? What about praying together or having Bible study with all your households sitting on your couch, and eagerly discussing what you all learn from it? How ideal, right?! I wish to experience those hours, too.. I pray that one day, I can gather my family and talk about what Christ has done for us. This is my greatest dream.
And, just recently, our family faced a crucial trial that pulled our home back to God. My cousin suffered from an epidemic, Dengue stage 3, that he was rushed to the hospital with his life swinging at the edge. I asked our church members to pray for him as soon as I heard the news. But, that time, I did not have any idea of how worst his situation was. Until, after our prayer, I realized that when he was brought to the emergency room, he was already running after his every breath; he did not have blood pressure and pulse readings anymore. Totally, he was about to lose his life.
However, God listened to our prayers during those minutes that I was clueless of my cousin's struggle. God revived my cousin's life. And, the best thing I thanked God on that day was for letting our family become aware that He is the source of life; He is our Creator. That night, everyone of us experienced the power of prayer. We all united in praying for my cousin despite our hearts writhing out of distress. Nevertheless, we all kept our trust to God and continued praying for my cousin's healing in spite of all negative possibilities.
Day 2, when I went to the hospital, I prayed over my cousin from head to toe. Though, I was trying to pull back my tears, I couldn't help but show how painful it was for me to see him bedridden and agonizing. But, then again, we must stand in our faith and believe that we have a strong fortress.. God, whom we are praying to, is the fountain of life.
"For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light." (Psalm 36:9)
Few hours after the prayer, the nurse said that he could now eat solid food and was already crying out loud.. meaning he was recovering! Imagine, a stage 3 dengue case cured in 2 days! That's a miracle!
We were all perked by the good news. My grandma shouting her praises to God.. all of us raising up our hearts to Him with full gratitude.
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| In the Hospital, Johar survived from dengue through God's mercy! Thank God! |
Day 3, my cousin was already moved out of the ICU and Day 4-5, he got the permission to go home.
GOD HEALED MY COUSIN. HE GAVE HIM ANOTHER LIFE AND HE GAVE US ANOTHER HOPE.
Though the situation was not desirable, I thank God for opening the eyes and hearts of my loved ones toward Him. For your information. most of my family members were not Christians; the active were only me, my grandma and my aunt (my cousin's mom). So, basically, we have been trying to bring them to God for we love each other very much.
Like a coffee, God is the best source of bonding. But, unlike coffee, God is always present and is the only true bond that creates the genuine joy we all hope for.
Like a coffee, God keeps us awake. But, unlike coffee, God corrects, teaches, and leads us to righteousness.
Hence, it is God whom we must resort to.. I am indulged on God's love.. no other thing would make me more secured than in God's presence.. God keeps me awake and my family truly bonded..
Hopefully, this challenge would not only rest to our family's memories but root into our hearts and mark learnings from it-- that God is alive.. Jesus saves..
Oh Lord, thank You for your grace.. You are our only God.. You are soo omnipresent.. omniscient.. all-powerful.. all-seeing.. You know our hearts and You rescue us in all times..
its builders labor in vain.Unless the Lord watches over the city,the watchmen stand guard in vain.2In vain you rise earlyand stay up late,toiling for food to eat—children a reward from him.4Like arrows in the hands of a warriorare sons born in one’s youth.(Psalm 127:1-4)
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