An Act
of Faith and Humility
The Annual 7-Day Prayer and Fasting is not something new to
my very close friends at work. They know very well that aside from my own faith
goals, it is my desire to include them in my prayers. Letting them know about
it somehow helps me in this journey. They no longer invite me to our usual big
breakfast meals or late night dinners or sudden hunger food trips… at least for
a week.
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| Baguio City, PH March 5, 2011 |
Before I start the weeklong journey, I sent a text message
to these dear friends and family asking for the things they have been fervently
praying for this 2012. First message I got was from my brother…from my father… then,
from a few of my friends. After taking notes of their faith goals alongside
with mine, I realized how specific their prayers are and how trusting they were
in sharing it with me. Then, it dawned on me; more than trusting me with the
desires of their heart, it was an act of faith. They believed that there is
power in prayer and that when two or three people are gathered to seek Him, He
will be there. Aside from showing an act of faith it was also an expression of
humility – recognizing the power of God over our human incapability, the
importance of praying with others and seeking God’s will. I want this God, but is this what You want for me?
I was humbled by their humility and my faith made strong by their
faith. Now, that’s more than getting the answers to all our faith goals combined.
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