So I'm on my second night prayer time. It's past 12 midnight, though. I've been stalling the night away watching buzzfeed videos on youtube. I'm supposed to be praying by 9 in the evening. Better if it would be earlier like 8 or 7 probably because I have set my sleeping time to be at 10pm. I have always been a night owl. Although, I have always wanted to be early to bed so I can be early to rise, but much to my stubbornness and perhaps because I'm so used to it, I find myself again, and again sleeping late. Well, we all know of the benefits of resting early. Complete body and beauty rest!! Argggh! I wonder when will I ever get rid of my eye bags when I can't even sleep early!?!
Anyways, I was tempted to sleep already but then again, my effort for starting a habit, with this daily prayer marathon yesterday, would all be in vain if I wouldn't go through with it. Besides, I decided to document my prayer time so I can keep track of my progress as I go along.
Well, earlier when I woke up I noticed this Rick Warren link that I have book marked many months ago. I think I might have accidentally clicked it upon opening the browser. I found myself listening to the topic "The Habits of Happiness". It is very insightful. I encourage you to listen to it here: Five Daily Habits for Happiness, Part 1.
I have long adored yoga and I have been obsessed getting into the habit. I have downloaded morning and evening yoga routines so I can easily follow it anytime. But then, a dear friend of mine mentioned that yoga is a Satanic ritual. I then, curiously researched the validity of what she said. And true enough, I found articles and videos justifying why yoga is satanic. Although at first, I thought that it's just ridiculous and way over the top accusations! When I see that it's simply harmless stretch routines that will help keep you healthy. But then again, evil has its many clever ways to hide behind beautiful, wonderful, tempting things. Now, I do realize that, although, it may look harmless on the surface, but its origin and design is not ideally for Christian believers. Primarily because, it's of the Hindu culture where they worship gods or deities. Therefore, as a believer, one should not mingle with anything other than the worship of our one true God - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Yoga does not in any way associate itself with worshiping Jesus. It does otherwise. I told my sister about this. Darn! She just recently got a yoga mat. That was a few weeks ago. I even got excited for her. As I was always telling her, how cool it would be to practice it. Lol. But now, I know better. I know it may sound crazy so starting today, I'll be avoiding yoga and take walks or a run instead. Here is the article I have read: Testimony of deliverance from a demon of yoga. The writer has been a practitioner for 10 years and has since then completely shun yoga from her life.
God has been so generous to me. I am so grateful for everything he has done and sacrificed. I know I don't deserve it at all, but still he is so gracious in his love that he just keeps on giving!!!
"My good God. Gracious God. Generous God. Beautiful God. My Lord. My Love. My World. My Hope. My Strength. My Saviour. My Messiah. My Bestfriend. My Lover. My Confidant. I adore You. I praise You. I glorify your name. Blessed are You, oh God whose love is unwavering! You are most kind, and humble, and loving, and understanding, and adorable! How can I ever show how much you mean to me? How can I ever repay even the littlest of things? How can I ever love you? You have always been an amazing God! You have done wonders that no one can never comprehend. You surprise me. You are simply a Great God! How can I ask more of you? You have already given your all, your best. Yes, you are at times a silent God. I get anxious but you remind me you are there. You know my deepest hurts, my darkest secrets. You know every inch of me. You know me better than I know myself. Still you love me just the same. And I can't be overwhelmed enough by your grace than I already am. I can never get over the fact that you are here for me. I can never get over the fact that you have always been here. Always. I am just grateful. Grateful. For your sincerity. For your selflessness. For your great love for me. I can never get over the fact that you know the ugliest of me and still you love me just the same. Yes. I love you too! " - Vanz
The bible verse He has for me today is from the Book of Psalm:
God and His People (Psalm 78)
1 Listen, my people, to my teaching, and pay attention to what I say.
2 I am going to use wise sayings and explain mysteries from the past,
3 things we have heard and known, things that our ancestors told us.
4 We will not keep them from our children; we will tell the next generation
about the Lord's power and his great deeds and the wonderful things he has done.
5 He gave laws to the people of Israel and commandments to the descendants of Jacob.
He instructed our ancestors to teach his laws to their children,
6 so that the next generation might learn them and in turn should tell their children.
7 In this way they also will put their trust in God and not forget what he has done,
but always obey his commandments.
8 They will not be like their ancestors, a rebellious and disobedient people,
whose trust in God was never firm and who did not remain faithful to him.
I was telling Him to speak to me as his servant is listening. I have repeatedly said to give me the message he wants me to hear that I may listen and take it at heart. And yes, indeed he really does want me to listen. I know right?! I don't usually believe in coincidence but I do believe in fate. And this, I believe is what fate is all about. Listen and Be Faithful. I told you He answers!!! :)
This is one of the beautiful songs that have helped me get through the "trying times". It gave me that sense of peace. It is called "Voice of Truth" by Casting Crowns. And in all honesty, it has helped me in making the right decisions.
Until tomorrow! I better sleep it's almost 3am! Arrgggh!
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