The persepective of summer for people now-a-days goes something like this, "This summer, do something you would never think of doing, like going on a roller coaster or that water slide; the one that you've always been scared to go on. This summer, act crazy and not care what anyone thinks. This summer, don't worry if you're single or not. If you're in a relationship, then that's great. And if you're single, that's what friends are for, right? This summer, stop worrying about what people say about you 'cause drama is made for school. This summer, live each day like it's your last 'cause before you know it, it'll be over. Make this summer the best and live without regrets."
It's my fourth day of summer today, and I can say that yes, I've slept all day. I've eaten too much. I've spent hours going movie marathon and just laying on bed. It's only been four days, but it feels like years. I get to the point that I really really feel bored. They say one must value spending summer properly because you won't get to have so much time to do the things you want to do everytime. And so, I would want to share something that sparked me just a few minutes ago. As I was going through my Bible, I passed through one of the most important verses in the Bible. Revelation 2:4-5 says, "Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken Your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first." After reading this passage, I started reflecting about my life. I've come to realize that my usual reasoning that I could not spend time with God was that I was busy with school. I was always busy with school, and I know that's not a reasonable excuse to stop spending time with God. I talked to God and He made me realize that I'm not making Him my top priority. That is something I know to be true. And for that, I am very guilty. I got so many flashbacks back on the days when I was still prioritizing God above everything else. Back then, I didn't care about anything at all except for spending most of my time singing praises to God and talking to Him. And I feel very thankful to have read this passage, because the lost Michele finally has found the light. I am very sorry, dear Lord and I know there's nothing I can do to take back the things I have done in the past, for not prioritizing You, or for making the things that don't matter my top choices. But from this moment on, I commit that I would start all over again. It's time to do the things I did at first. Yes, Lord. I will. Now, this is my way to start the perfect summer ahead!
