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In Control
By gabs | January 30, 2009
Note: This is one of my articles published in a book entitled 365 Messages In My Inbox. The book was published by Word of Joy Books, 2004. I made a small revision in this online article. Happy reading.
“From the moment they wake, they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they pursue.” From the Movie The Last Samurai.
A good spiritual leader and friend told me a long time ago to control my life for the greater glory of our God. I was still in college then. The key word is control he said. I remembered our talk even after graduation. I would control my life by giving time perfecting my craft so that I would become known in the advertising industry. I would be in control of my life as I served God in the work place.
Then I found myself walking along Ayala Avenue one morning. It was 7 AM. Other people were getting started for work. As for me, I was heading home. I worked overnight with no sleep. Sad to say, this was frequent. I wanted so many times to tell my boss that I was not superman but I was not able to do so. I would always do what was asked of me without question saying, “You can have it first thing tomorrow.” I also missed a lot of activities in our Catholic community, Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon, including prayer meetings. Talk about being in control.
In this world, there exists a master and an apprentice, a teacher and a student, a superior and a subordinate. I also got the chance to be a Creative Director in another company working with people in different departments. I couldn’t ask for more. Finally I was on top and I even have my own room.
One late afternoon I saw my graphic artist still doing work and it was almost 6 PM. She somehow reminded me of myself years back…working hard and trying to beat the deadline. I said to her “Jing, it’s already 6PM. You can continue that tomorrow.” She smiled at me and packed her things.
“What will you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself?” Mark 8:36
What shall it profit me to become known in the advertising industry but lose God in return? With this in mind, I chose to attend activities in my community again and served actively. Later on I was made action group leader with several men under me. Years passed and I found myself a unit leader with action groups under me…We were all happy praising and serving our God by christianizing our work place.
All of us are perfecting our crafts as teachers, businessmen, lawyers, engineers, doctors, and more…but there is no greater joy than to be in the service, not of our boss, our work, or money, but of our God. About being in control…I am not in control of my life anymore. God is.
God bless! =)
Topics: Religion | 3 Comments »
January 31st, 2009 at 2:24 pm
“About being in control…I am not in control of my life anymore. God is.”
amen!! our life is not really and no longer about us, but about HIM.. it is all for Him..
February 7th, 2009 at 8:49 am
This is a good article Gabbs. Inspiring
It’s true that we all need guidance, not from our peers or our parents, but by our saviour 
February 8th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
hHi! thanks for dropping by my site.. i was a student of your mom in the master’s program.. i am a sped teacher..
Things do happen and everything has its purpose. It may be hard to fathom but everything is for our best. God bless you too.