Who is in charge?

February 25, 2010. Today is not a regular working day in our office. Our President gave us a choice to join and commemorate the People Power in Araneta Coliseum or work in the office. Most of us actually choose to be at Araneta and witness how the Aquino supporters remember the people power especially that 2010 elections are coming.

It was around 11:00 am when we set our foot to Araneta. Since the event does not yet start, I and my friends decided to eat our early lunch at Wendys. After we devour our food, we hurried to go to the rest of our office mates and get our tickets. While we were waiting for the event to start, one of our officemates told us that Benj, a good friend of mine, is in the hospital. I asked the reasons for it and they told me that a convulsion happened to him. The way my officemate describe what happened to him makes me worried more about him. It seems a tragic event has just taken place. I actually asked God the reasons why is it happening to a very good friend or why is it happening this time.

There are so many questions running through my head that I suddenly remember that I actually ask those questions to God last Monday. Sometimes, it is just so hard to understand the painful thing that is happening to us; knowing that God is in control over everything.

Last Sunday, the pastor also preached that God is in charge over everything, from government to our personal lives. It is Him who is in control over the pain that I’ve experienced last Monday; it is Him who is in control over a life of a friend; and it is Him who is in control over our country.

Today, as I went to Araneta and experience the people power celebration which is actually a campaign related occasion; I am reminded of two things. The first one is to put our trust and hope to the One who is in charge. And the second one is to always pray for our families, friends, and also for our country, the Philippines.

“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

God wants me to know in facebook(feb 25,2010):
On this day of your life, Shean, we believe God wants you to know ... that it's time you let go.

Yes, of course, you want to control so everything happens in just the way you want it. But at the end of the day, we control nothing, - it's all in God's hands, - has always been, and will always be. So, do what you can, and then let go, and let God handle the rest.