The plan was to surprise my boyfriend on our 19th monthsary. I will visit him in Manila and eventually celebrate his birthday as well.
Everything's ready. I'm really going. It's as if nothing can stop me.
But I suddenly hesitated.
Wait a moment. I felt like that there's something wrong on my throat.
I thought that I don't want to be a burden where I'm going (if ever it's not just a simple sore throat).
I kept asking God if it is His will for me to go. And He kept confirming that He wanted me to stay for now. Medyo makulit talaga ako sa sa Kanya. I kept asking and asking. But, ayun, by His grace, I obeyed and stayed. But still, I just couldn't understand why He would stop me from my perfect plan (haha).
I thought hindi na talaga ako makakapunta even for his birthday but then I thought it's possible if I'll have an antigen test. We decided that I'll have it to be sure that it's ok for me to go na.
It was such a hassle. The line was just too long. I was so hungry as I waited and waited.
After 4 hours, I was able to go home and wait for the result.
While waiting, my boyfriend suddenly informed me of the fire going on just beside their place. We prayed na maapula na agad ang apoy and wag nang kumalat.
I'm not sure what happened next.
I got the result of my test eventually.
I tested negative.
I can finally go!
As I arrived, I saw the aftermath of the fire.
Broken windows and all. I heard stories of panic, bravery, lost things and thick smoke. Things could've been worse but God's protection was really evident.
As I listen to their stories, I thought that I could've been alone there ('cause everyone was at work) while the fire was happening if I pushed through with my plan and didn't listen to Him.
I wonder what I'll do. Will I be able to go out? Will I be able to stay calm in the midst of breaking glasses, thick smoke and fire? I just can't imagine.
I can't help but be reminded of why God delayed my plan of going.
Why I had to wait for so long. Why I had to go through the hassle and the sore throat.
My plan was not perfect after all.
His is.
Whoa. He's really a God who's mighty to save.
I need to write this to be reminded and to encourage you to keep on listening to Him and seeking Him even if things just doesn't make sense.
It would always be wise to listen to Daddy and obey.
Aica, please listen to Daddy and obey.
