A Peaceful Disturbance

It's the rainy season, and the rain and cold Baguio breeze had been keeping me under my sweater and my blanket all week. During this time of the year, the bed becomes the strongest magnet in the whole universe. Oh yeah, and for others, the fridge. Today, the morning rain and my rumbling tummy woke me up early. Perfect morning to have a nice hot cup of coffee and read something good. So I jumped on the couch, cup on my hand, book on my lap. Aaah, what a comfort...

But it wasn't relaxing at all. I ended up being disturbed. But you know what, it was a good, peaceful disturbance, a comforting discomfort. I was reminded of what I was made for, what my life is all about - to worship. To worship God with all my being, in my thoughts and words, actions and reactions, relationships, dreams - in everything. Many times, our life's purpose gets clouded by the beautiful-but-not-really-beautiful things that this life offers. They're like powerful magnets, pulling us away from God and sucking all our desire for Him. Worshiping God becomes so uninviting, like a cold cup of coffee on a rainy and cold morning. Worshiping becomes "it's all about me" instead of "it's all about God." Worshiping becomes a Sunday-only activity instead of a 24/7 lifestyle. Worship becomes so focused on the music, the lights, the new curtains, and so on rather than being focused on Christ.

As I felt the coffee making my body warm, I felt God's love and words making the whole of me warmer. Aaah, what a comfort...