One Day

By: L.A.E.B.

As a recent graduate from a prestigious university, I had high hopes of landing in a good first job. But as the months pass, the promise of having a good career is quite bleak for me. Thus it is hard for me to go through the night since every time I close my eyes, it will just remind me that tomorrow is another day of failed attempts in getting a job.

But one time when I just finished an interview from Ortigas, I commuted to Sta. Clara Church.  And by the time I got in the church, I was literally tired and thirsty, and so was my depressed and envious heart. I sat in one of the benches at the back and started to pray. It was easy to rant that I should not be entitled to these unfair turn of events in my life.  But the power of prayer made me think of the otherwise.

I noticed that the insides of the church were majestic as I was trying to talk to Jesus. There was the crucifix in front of me accompanied by the solemn music from the nuns .The place was lit by the afternoon sun that gleamed through the ceiling windows. And then it started to rain. And it really made my day. I felt unburdened, a feeling I get whenever I finish crying when I was a child.  It is like water for a thirsty heart.  It is a rejuvenation of my depressed soul, a reaffirmation that I am blessed despite of the overwhelming challenge that comes my way.  I think that is what today’s gospel is talking. It is about receiving Jesus in my life and making him as my prime confidant: that whenever I am feeling lonely and insecure, I just let Jesus touch my life for him to pacify my agonizing heart. In the end,  I am reminded  that everything will be alright and all of my  “one day’s” will come:  that one day I’ll be having a job, one day I can help my family financially, and one day I’ll have the courage  and strength to accept the challenges and pain that I can’t change.

These are my one day’s.

L.A.E.B. graduated with a degree in Computer Science as an Ateneo de Manila financial aid scholar. In his spare time, he loves to surf the internet and play sports. He was very active in apostolate work during his college years. The editor asks for your prayers that this talented batchmate of mine land a decent job soon for him to be able to help his family. For reflections you may wish to share, please email lesteryee@gmail.com.