ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME

Went to mass during lunch break today and was pleasantly surprised to hear this church song from my childhood which I haven't heard in a while. I was so moved to tears that the elderly woman sitting beside me had to tap me and say, "okay ka lang, ne?"

Maybe it's because of where I am now and what I've been going through lately that this song struck a chord in my heart. I need to be reminded that God alone is my strength. I need to be reminded that though understanding God right now seems impossible, this doesn't negate His presence in my life. I need to be reminded that even if i am not as perceptive as I used to be in hearing Him, He will stop at nothing to assure me that He is still in control.

Today, I was reminded of all these truths through a song. Sometimes, that's all it takes to bring me back.

Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag

Music by: Nemy Que, SJ Lyrics by: Danny Isidro, SJ

Sa Diyos lamang mapapanatag
Ang aking kaluluwa
Sa Kanya nagmumula
Ang aking pag-asa at kaligtasan

O Diyos, Ikaw ang aking kaligtasan
Nasa 'Yo aking kalwalhatian
Ikaw lamang aking inaasahan
Ang aking moog at tanggulan

Paniniil di ko pananaligan
Puso'y 'di ihihilig sa yaman
Kundi sa Diyos na makapangyarihan
Na aking lakas at takbuhan

Poon, Ika'y puno ng kabutihan
Pastol Kang nagmamahal sa kawan
Inaakay sa luntiang pastulan
Tupa'y hanap Mo kung mawaglit man