If you do not know, I've been praying for you since last year (or maybe it started in high school and prayed hardcore last year). You are like one of the awesome-st friend I have and I love you so dear that is why I've been praying that you'd come to know Christ and experience the same freedom and joy and peace and love that I have. And so I kept praying, and even asked some friends to help out in inviting you to church but you are always busy (and stubborn. haha!).
To be honest, I kindda stopped praying cause I got occupied with school and org stuffs, not because I grew tired, because I know that God is already moving in your life. I prayed for you to be surrounded with Christian friends, people who would help you grow in your walk with God - and was so blessed when you told me about your bloc bible study group :)
And then this morning, I texted you randomly about going to church. Honestly, I wasn't expecting a favorable response from you, pero iba talaga pag si God na ung gumalaw.
10 am, you replied, sabi mo mag-aaral and you promised of coming next week. Natuwa ako kasi nag promise ka. But then, sabi ng ate ko pilitin kita na ngayon ka na umattend, and so pinilit kita. Haha! Pero ang tagal mong magreply so habang naliligo ako, I was really praying na i-move ka ni God kasi deep inside feeling ko talaga di ka pupunta *sad face*. Tapos, after taking a bath, you surprised me with your "ok". BOOOOM! if you only know and saw how happy I was.
And then the service happened. I was so blessed with your response and just how God moved in your life. I am excited for you my friend :) I am excited to see you grow in-love with Christ, and I am excited to for to become more gwapo. hahaha!
I hope and I pray na magpatuloy yan, that it will not just be a Sunday thing, but everyday will be a surrendered moment for you. I love you! And I will always be here for you :)
- Arla