Because of God's help and mercy, I am celebrating my 20th year in the Church. In modern times, the symbol of 20th anniversary is platinum. It symbolizes true love, purity, rarity and strength. I may not be as precious as platinum but my heart is happy that I can still hear Him say I am made for Him.
I am not unmeltable, I am not resistant to tarnishing and I do not even represent high status in the society like platinum does but God sees me more than that.
Although until now, I don't see myself worthy of His love, everyday I feel that He values me like someone really important... how He looks out for me in those little ways and much more in those times that seemed impossible to go through. All these years, His love gives me life... gives peace... hope.
I am way too far from them all and I don't think I will ever come near in terms of being perfect but I intend to try again and again as long as He is still giving me a chance to be better despite of failing every now and then. I can't brag my love to Him but I can brag God's and Jesus' love for me because it never fails.
And in my 20 years in God's Church, I have a strong faith that He wouldn't have allowed the trials and hurdles unless it had purpose and that I had to grow through them. I am thankful for everything. I am thankful for the two decades.
I will always run to You when it hurts. I know You will always be there.
THANKS BE TO GOD FOR ALL. FROM DAY 1 TO YEAR 20. Whatever tomorrow will bring, I know that He will never make me feel unloved. Looking forward to count more years, God willing.
Sharing my first photos as a Member of Church of God International way back November 30, 2001.
