Another Year With You
ANOTHER YEAR WITH YOU
Unto the night sky, I see a lace of stars twinkling bright
and far beyond the moon with a grin of mystique light
I welcome the thought that two nights from now,
year 2015 will knock and greet upon my door...
Father God, wow! I can't help to be thankful!
All those bumps and struggles this 2014
whew! I am so thankful that You carried me through...
I have no doubt that it has been always YOU
who is there with me, guiding and listening to me.
Through, people all around me... see...
a child's smile that melts my heart..
my mama's strong voice that toughens me...
my papa's jokes that drew a giggle in me...
the greetings and hugs of friends all around
to the challenging remarks from some
reminds me always that You are just within my reach...
How can I forget Your presence
when each day I wake up...
I behold and have the privilege to enjoy Your creation...
from the serene puffy cotton clouds on blue skies,
from the warmth sprayed by Mr. Sunshine
even the pricking sweats falling unto my brows...
from the colony of ants align to gather their food,
to the sweet smell of flowers,
to the dew kissing the leaves
to the moving fishes I perceive on clear waters
to the soaring flight of birds...
these and others reminds me of Your dear presence... :)!
I am so glad that You are within my life.
Unseen but always felt within minutes of a heartfelt prayer.
Unheard but always on time on answering every uttered appeal...
Can't help to be teary eyed when I remember
those daily miracles You let me experience;
those revelations You letting me witness;
those trials and storms in which by remaining in You, I won!
Giving me further reason to thank You
and give back to You all the things You are doing to me...
Young at twenty-eight they say,
but I thank You that despite what has been
I can say I am blossoming better in every way
because my earnest pursuit of Your will in my life.
I am all challenged and being bent by Your living words.
I am all being convicted too when I do falter
but I am so grateful for Your gift of mercy.
Hence, I make it a point to do more, more and more,
for myself and above all to others
to which You always said that indeed by loving
and extending help to others, I am also loving You...
It is not by merely praying,
nor attending a daily mass or service
nor lifting my hands to praise You
nor singing and dancing in-front of Your altar
nor handing my tithes or offering
that I am indeed praising and worshiping You
but... but...
It is by sharing the experience
of You loving me to others
and so with Your creations
is the best way.
And even loving and praying that You
will bless and touch those who persecutes me.
I thank You Father God for a wonderful year
and I am looking forward for another year with YOU.
Forever grateful and forever in seek of You,
God, more and more.
©O. E. Guillermo
08:50 am, December 30, 2014
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