Life has been so hard lately. A lot of things are happening around us. The world is running around in dark circles. The economy is collapsing, businesses are closing, and the world now has become a big and dark scary place. I remember how things affect my views and perspective in life. I was always ranting every time, especially when things were out of control. I pushed people away from me. I became toxic, unlovable, and ungrateful. I remember that as the world changes, it also changes me. Because of what is happening around me, I lose sight of the Way. My truth was distorted. I know I am not living the life I used to live. My heart becomes anxious, my faith in people is shaken, my soul is losing hope. As I was telling this to a friend, she quoted St. Therese “Everything is grace…” and advised me to see the good in every situation – no matter how difficult or painful it was. I did not understand it at first until there was a time that I realized how messy my life was. I am no longer the person that I know. I am not happy anymore. I am not at peace. I know, I was lost. I realized when one is full of pride and sins one fails to see the little and big graces they have received.
Until I remember what my friend told me- “Everything is grace…”. And I tried, and I searched for grace. Grace is the love of God shown to the unlovely; peace of God given to the restless; unmerited favor of God. It is what the world needs right now and is best understood in the midst of sin, suffering, brokenness, humiliation, misery, and needs. And I discovered that everything, indeed, is grace. And when we start to look at things with the eyes that see grace; our hearts will be filled with joy, gladness, faith, and hope that grace will carry us through once again. Praise God!
Everything is a grace because everything is God’s gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events—to the heart that loves, all is well.”- St. Therese of Lisieux
Ate Mumay is a Mission Volunteer of MFC Youth serving in Luzon Mission Team.
