DELIGHT IN THE LORD (12-11-12)

Psalms 1:1-2

Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked nor walks in the way of sinners… But delights in the law of the LORD and meditates on his law day and night.

I grew up in Tondo, a district of Manila.  Tondo is notorious for being the poorest and most underdeveloped district of the country.  Many of the city's slums are found in this area.  And the environment I was in has some bad influence on my formative years.

I learned how to drink alcoholic drinks at an early age.  And I would sometimes go home drunk and nauseating. 

Later on, I would be enjoying myself going to girlie’s club and watched naked woman frolicking in the stage.  All because of curiosity, as what my friends would say… and that was what I believed.

And one day, I found myself asking my own self if I want to continue with this kind of life and totally waste my life altogether.  And so 20 years ago, I totally surrendered my life to God… asking Him to totally lead me though life.  My life is in His hands from that day forward.

There are still problems, temptations and sinning… but it is a delight to know that God is always looking after me, waiting for me, whispering words of encouragement in my heart.  And 20 years after that fateful day, my life is still in His hands.

Let us pray +

Almighty Father, blessed are we, because we have known You!  Blessed are we, because we have believed in You!  Blessed are we, because we bear Your wounds and the sign of Your Blood on our contenances!  Blessed are we, because You are our great hope!  Blessed are we, because You are our God forever!

Amen +

Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life.