It’s 1 in the morning and I’m scrolling through social media. A friend request on Facebook pops up. It was a familiar name. Naturally, I had to check my messages to check. Curiosity had its way and from the same guy, there it was:

“Hi, pwede bang makipagkaibigan?”

This was the second time in one day. And as much as I wanted to sink into the feeling flattery brings, rationalization kicked in:

“Why would someone go out of their way and start a friendship with someone they barely know?”

“Do they intend such possible friendship to evolve into something more?”

“Am I ready for that kind of a relationship?”

Who knew such simple messages can lead one to spiral into very complex thoughts?; How such seemingly misleading chats can be proof of God’s ‘heads ups’?

Earlier that day, I was sitting in a gymnasium, during a long ceremony, when I decided to read on the day’s Word. As I wait and wait and wait for the exciting part of the commencement, ironically, I found myself reading about time.

Suddenly, I had an intuition of what God was trying to do- something that I only pressumed until now; until I’ve received those messages. Because the last time I’ve really read that part in Ecclesiastes, love came shortly after.

I do not claim to know every reason behind what God allows. Nor do I know what tomorrow holds. But when He allows it to happen, for sure, it’s for a reason.

“Am I ready for that kind of relationship?”

That is still the question and an overwhelming one. Although I am still very puzzled over the events that brought me here now, I know one thing is for sure. I can trust You.

It’s 1 in the morning and I’m scrolling through social media, looking out for what You’ll do next.