19:26
Thank you Lord for 2011. This year was a year where He affirmed me more than ever that ‘With Him, all things are possible.’ True enough, as I recall all things that has happened this 2011, I can’t help but just be amazed and be grateful for all He has done in my life. Lakas ng Diyos!
This year, I was able to go on mission on Singapore, Davao plus a lot more pocket events on different areas all over the country. He brought me to places and He taught me to focus on Him all the time and to grip on His grace and that He alone is enough. Your ways, not my ways, oh Lord, so let Your will be done :-)
I wasn’t able to go to Madrid for WYD last August which I claimed during the beginning of the year when I renewed my passport, accomplished my registration forms, had my passport pictures done, but my parents eventually didn’t allow me. Nevertheless, the Lord really has greater plans for everyone of us; and His plans was indeed far better. He was truly a God of surprises and He gave me my own WYD experience when we, (Some FTWs and MVs) we’re left here in the Philippines to do a lot of work and missions. It was ironic that during those times where there were very few mission workers, we were left with so much to do but it was really a blessing. From youth camp to youth camp, households to households and even our HC Meeting at Tagaytay, I really felt the Lord using me 24/7 wherever, whenever; and what amazed me more was He never left me behind on my studies and exams when in fact I was also equally very much preoccupied with rendering my time on doing missions. With God, all things are possible. With God, all things are possible. With God, all things are possible. And it will never be enough even if I repeat it all over that with God, all things are possible.
I thank the Lord for Cool Catholics, Campus, and 1:7. Through these opportunities of service, He has taught me on how to become more faithful to Him as I boldly take the risks of bringing Him to more people when Med school dictates me to just be with my books. It was all worth it. I was able to excel both. I praise God for not allowing me to fail and for giving me opportunities to have high grades, study well and at the same time, serve well. I praise the Lord for giving me the chance to have high grades and be part of page 1 when the rankings for our grades are posted outside our classroom. haha. Going back, Cool Catholics, Campus and 1:7 has made my weeks more exciting and meaningful. It has opened my mind, heart and soul to do even greater things for the Lord. I thank Him most especially for Campus where He gave me an opportunity to lead and pastor my only lower household during these times I’m on Med school. Leading youths to follow His direction was really worth the time despite exams the next day.
I thank you Lord for making me believe and making it real that truly nothing is impossible. I’m on my 3rd year of medical school now. The years since 2009 when I started Med at Ateneo was really spirit-filled and it has given me greater meaning to what the Lord wants me to do and where He wants me to be. As years go by, I have to admit it, that I really get more excited to become the doctor that the Lord wants me to be. It’s really a tough journey. With all the things I need to learn and all the skills I need to practice, it was full of ups and downs but it was all worth it. 5 sems of Med school has passed and I’m on my 6th. I’m on my 7th year of studying (Pre-med and med) out of the 9 years in total. I recall the times I was discerning for this. His message was to just let go and trust Him. True enough, trusting Him has made all the difference. I remember I kept on repeating ‘My Heart will Trust’ in my playlist back then until I finally sealed that decision. As 2012 approaches, 2014 nears. I’m really excited to become a fully pledged doctor and do my rounds. I pray that as May approaches, by the time we become clerks, I’ll be equipped with all things I need to face, heal and pray for my patients with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Missionary-doctor-to-be. I know I can become one for all things are possible with the Lord.
I thank the Lord most especially for my family. With them, I grew to who I am right now. They were my greatest supporters in all things I did the entire year. They guided me through thick and thin and they never left me behind. They were my greatest motivators, reminding me to rely on God’s strength every time I wanted to give up. I love them. Now, as my Dad’s confined here at the UST Hospital and celebrating both Christmas and New Year here, the Lord has promised us that greater things are in store for our family. He’ll lead us to places. He’ll give us long meaningful lives in service, faith, and love. He’ll use us even more. This instance in our lives has truly been a mountaintop experience as we continue to pray for healing and miracle. Together with my parents, 2 missionary siblings and another doctor-to-be younger brother, we’ll do even greater things for the Lord. He has given us much, we’ll give our all for Him.
I thank the Lord for all things both written here and a lot more unwritten. Counting your blessings is truly rewarding. As 2012 comes, I face it with a more trusting heart. This year would really be a different year as I become a clerk by May, as I serve Campus next level, and all the things He has bound me to do and become. One thing’s for sure, I know I can do all things for I have Him in me. He’ll be my strength now more than ever. Greater things are yet to come. 2012 let’s get it on!
‘With God, all things are possible.’ - Matthew 19:26

































































