A story of faith

I woke up today feeling tired from having a long day these past few days. Because of my commitment to attend the Novena mass, I have to adjust my office clock in time for an hour earlier. Then by 5:30pm, we brace the traffic going to the downtown area to attend the Novena. Skipping the mass for a day is so tempting. But then I am reminded of Sto Nino's goodness and all my answered prayers, so I keep going.

Every Sinulog, I always have a prayer petition I recite during the 9 days novena and I can only count with one finger the prayers that has yet been answered. It's either God has given me something better that what I prayed for or its simply not what I truly needed. Some of my answered prayer includes passing the board exam and finding a new job.

Last year, one of my biggest prayer petition was to get a job since I already resigned a month prior to Sinulog. Truthfully, finding a job is not an easy feat, I tell you. I dreaded interviews, waiting for a few weeks for the result, and all the requirements I have to comply. So I only applied to 2 companies- one of which is where Im currently working. I remember vividly the time I received a call from the HR informing me that I got the job- I was in the Sto Nino Church about to attend the Novena mass. Sto Nino truly heard my prayers.

Another memorable moment I had during Sinulog was crying non stop every novena mass for 9 days. A few years ago, I had my first heartache. As a young adult who isn't familiar of navigating heartaches, I thought my world is ending just because of that heartache. So I prayed for enlightenment to Snr Sto Nino. Looking at it now, as I've moved on and very much happy, I know it was Sto Nino who lifted me through it.

When I look back and remember these answered prayers, all my complains of inconveniences suddenly disappear. I've successfully attended 5 out of 9 days novena and I can't dare to skip my streak.

That's it for today's blog. See you in my next one!

Sending some love and light

With love, Jane