If it was seven years ago, I won't even greet him, "Happy Birthday!" if I see him around. I have told this too many times to too many people, I never really liked Kuya Ryan before. He was too mayabang, pa know-it-all, legalistic, authoritative, and the list goes on and on. That is why seeing seeing his life makes me believe that God is real! (Haha!) But really, it's amazing how God matured and changed him (and me!) throughout the years. This man, by the grace of God, has become one of the men that I truly respect and honor. So much that I am willing to set aside a portion of my study time just for me to be able to write this blog for him.
I do not have any problem mingling with people, but for me to able to trust them is a long way to go. And I don't know how it happened, but I know I trust Kuya Ryan. I am not afraid to be myself, to speak up my mind, and to be "read" by him, because I know that he won't judge me but protect me, and guard me instead.
Now, I am not saying he is perfect. He knows it too that he is not. I have seen him lose his cool. I have seen him be disappointed. I have seen him be angry. But his humility to seek forgiveness from God and from the person he has offended is just beautiful. It just goes to show how much he values his right standing before God...and that kind of heart is just awesome and worth emulating.
I was able to get to know you more and be with you for six months. It only took God six months for you to have an impact in my life. And I can just imagine how much more God can do through you in one-school year or in the four or five years of a student's life. I appreciate your leadership and your heart for the young people, Kuya! Excited na ako kung anong mangyayari at gagawin ni Lord sa Batac pag nilagay na ako ni Lord kung saan Niya ako gustong ilagay at kung saan ka din Niya ilalagay pag dating ng panahong 'yun. :))) I am excited to labor with you (again) to advance God's Kingdom and make disciples in Batac!
So, I'm going to end this already because I already have to study and let me do that by saying what I really have to say: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KUYA RYAN!
Lord Jesus,
Thank you for the new year that you have given Kuya Ryan Ryan. Thank you all the days of his life, goodness and mercy will follow him, Father. Continue to do your very will in his life, Father because I know that that is his desire- to be used by You for Your glory. Thank you, that you are once again renewing the promise and the covenant you made with him, assuring him, that your promises are true and that he just needs to wait and hold on to you for in the right time, it will come. Thank you even because you are anointing Kuya Ryan the same distinction you have given to Samuel - favor from men and God. Thank you, because Your mighty hand will always be his guide. Bless him, dear Lord that he may be a blessing for others (and that he will bless my fare for the anniv :P) in Jesus Name I pray and I ask these things.
