“So, I am going to take her into the desert again; there I will win her back and speak with
words of love. I will give back to her the vineyards she had and make Trouble Valley
- Hosea 2:14-15
The Princess Diaries Weekend held last August 25, 2017 was
the most revealing mystery about the last and best creation of God--a woman as
His masterpiece. It was a very timely
activity of Chapter Be One for me I for will be entering a new Chapter in my life;
It will be my flight home on 27th of that month. Two days after the event
I am leaving U.A.E. and a job I used to dream about to pursue a deeper
relationship with God—a vowed life. I am discerning to fulfill a higher purpose
and meaning in my life as a woman of faith. I guess my soul is yearning for truth about
myself and desires of my heart.
When they asked me to write for Manus Dei, I have an overwhelming feeling of being blessed
to be chosen by God yet very anxious at the same time. This is the first time I
will have to open my journal. But for the sake of the Jesus, I can only say Yes.
I have a daily journal whenever I am out
of the country. Instead of posting on social media or sharing with anyone my
inner thoughts and pouring all my emotions, I write to Jesus before I sleep on anxious and restless days. But I knew this one is totally different
because I am supposed to inspire the
readers through the life I had as
Singles for Christ member by opening my diary publicly for the sake of God and my
SFC community.
I have those unanswered questions that crossed my mind since
I attended a vocation seminar when I was fourteen years old. Do I really have a call? How come I decided to apply in a Monastery way
back then? I was rejected and advised by
a hermit in a monastery to try in a semi –active congregation, But instead of pursuing,
I left the Philippines and
went to Riyadh , Saudi Arabia Philippines
to practice my profession. But after a couple years, I accepted an offer to
work in Abu Dhabi .
Life was never easy setting yourself apart most
of the time in Muslim countries if you were raised in the Catholic faith. I
have constant inner battles, conquering my emotions while being passionate to
make the most of my days in my chosen field.
In my days of solitude, emptiness and uncertainty in the wilderness
of the desert, my sorrows drove me closer to Jesus. In prayer I would ask Him
to help me pull through and to guide every decision I have to take day by day. In my darkest moment I surrendered my life to
Him, knowing He could take care of me, better than I can take care of myself. Since then, I felt God presence in my life. He
was leading me to the right places and people so that my faith and spiritual
life will grow.
The princess diaries weekend gave me insights on how God
created woman in His image and likeness; that woman is the last and best creation
of God, a masterpiece of her Master. She
is beautifully made; deserving to be pursued and very precious to Him. A woman carries the heart of Christ which is full
of love and compassion to others. He crowned her with honor and glory. A princess of a King who deserves love is an irreplaceable
being, a co-creator of God. The Holy Trinity is a relationship of persons.
Our womanhood unveil to others that a loving relationship are essential. A
woman is a handmaid of the Lord. Through obedience, she is empowered by the Lord
to carry out His great plans and His purpose to love, to nurture and to care
for the world. The desire and desolation to love God and to know Him as our
everything-- our Ultimate Lover, an Amazing Creator, a Merciful Parent and a
Tender Friend.
May every woman in the world embrace God’s loving purpose in
her life and trust His Divine plan. Regardless of any circumstance and struggle
we have to face in our life, may we all grow more deeply in our relationship with
Him and transform into the creatures God created us to be!
For all these, May God be Praised!
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