It's About Time
by Danilo Tolledo
It's about time!
Time for what? Time to enjoy life with earthly things . . . time to seek happiness through selfish means. Ah! I don't think so.
When I was a child I always try to do things that makes me happy. My day is satisfied if I can freely do what I want to do. I enjoyed searching for things that I want to do. I enjoyed searching for things that could bring smile on my face . . . things that are new and exciting. For as a child, that's the essence of life. Everytime I succeed, I always thank the Lord for His blessings. I felt then that He really loves me. This kind of thinking had been a part of my growing up.
As time goes on, my life began to be more colorful. I experienced a lot of success and frustrations in life. Gradually, I learned how to be a responsible person. I started to study hard not only in school but also on practical things. I received honours and awards that made me a more confident person. I planted it in my mind that I can do everything I want just by myself as long as it does good to me. I joined a lot of friends who shares the same ideas with me. I was part of their good and bad gimmicks. I allowed myself to get involve in many activities which I think a real man has to experience. during that time I was so secure in the thought of God's love for me because I was able to make myself happy.
My life continued to go that way until one day, some friends and classmates invited me to attend the Christian Life Series (CLS). At first, I wasn't struck by the talks I heard. It's almost the same thing I hear in the Mass. But as I continue attending the rest of the seminar proper, I felt like my heart had been hit by the good messages of God. I was awaken by the call� God's call that I can't explain why I can't resist. I began to realize that I wasted a lot of time before. I prayed to Him and asked forgiveness for the times I forgot Him.
Now I'm a Christ's Youth in Action (CYA), not just part of it. I'm committed to serve the Lord with the best thing I can do. I realized now that all my former sources of happiness were only temporary. it didn't really matter if some of my friends call me "corny" or "baduy". All I know is that I'm doing the right thing. I enjoy the company of my brothers and sister in Christ, the friends who are rightful to go with. I discovered now that I can do a lot of things but nut everything without Christ in my heart. Now my confidence has grown stronger and deeper. God is always there to support me. He is there to show me the right way, the path that I have to take. I witnessed the real light of life that everyone is looking for.
Brothers and sisters, the time has come to surrender our lives to the Lord. Don't be afraid, let's do our best in the race. Keep on going with faith. The price of victory for a righteous life is there waiting for us. It's true that it's hard to live perfect life but it's also true that there's a way to at least get closer. It's about time!
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