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Something Better in Mind

I don't know but I feel giddy writing '22 above my journal. Well, Happy New Year! I'm claiming a very God-filled & hopeful 2022 for me and to all the people I love! I am a person who loves planning especially if it is for the family. I was on search for months for a nice but within my budget hotel room to celebrate New Year together with Mom and sister, feast in a sumptuous eat-all-you can buffet while waiting for the New Year's countdown, chilling out with our yummy dessert over the Christmas music background. Few minutes before the year changed, we all ran outside to shout loudly along with the fireworks at our hotel deck! This image has repeatedly play-out in my mind even now as I savor these first few hours of year 2022. 

The Lord greeted me this morning with a sudden thought, "welcoming New Year doesn't always have to be loud, fancy, and have all-figured out like where you'll get a good lighting for photo op to add on your curated IG that would earn likes. Flaunting how a lovely holiday evening turned out is truly fun and divine." 

I paused and slowly turned on my bed, sniff through my nose for the next thought that sprung in mind was to greet Him back saying: "Thank you that you have something better in mind." 

I sensed in my heart that God continuously speaking from within, as he shared with me the alternative plan he has for us. 

"I'm feel sorry that you were sick and that plan of yours did not happen. But because you're down for the past days, healing you is always on my mind, but apparently, I'm expert at using unexpected events in people's lives to demonstrate my power and love. Having fever, cough and cold at the New Year's Eve was not part of My plan for you, it was the result of your choices of not listening to your body screaming for rest. Since nothing happened without My permission, remember that I am in control. 

Don't you perceive, it didn't affect your voice that is why I was deeply pleased when you stand on your feet singing praises for Me as you crossover to the new graceful year. Instead of feeling tired, you end up feeling better through sweat and tears that poured during worship. I know that spending the last day of the year inside your room, reading, and praying while others are out and about to party was not ideal, but know it happened with finest intension. Reserving a hotel room for you to rest with your loved one sounds good and exciting but let me jump-in to help you recover because this is what I reserved for you, for us. 

The kind of rest you need can only be attained through Me. I know, you loved what you heard from Me last night. You were even convinced that you did not feel bored inside of these four corners of your messy room because you were thrilled about all that I revealed as you mediate. You won't hear Me, and there is no way for you to sit in silence with Me if your plan happens. Hearing the loud music and being around with festive crowd is a great way to destress but isn't it more worthwhile and relaxing hearing the sound of My voice & being reminded of My promises that was set in stone for you? Years may change, but I will never change my mind about you, and about what I said. My Word is Myself; I am the Word that goes with My presence whenever you declare it. I know what you need at this specific point in time- and I know you need Me. Resting in Me makes you well. 

You can now face the year stronger and healthier. In your weakness and even up to your failing plans, I am always here to the rescue. You'll be blessed when you look back to this day because this story is unique in all other New Year's Eve we preciously spent in the past. Your New Year is indeed happy because of Me."

"Many are the plans in person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21


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