Blessings by Laura Story

First time I heard this song, I fell in love with it.  Maybe because it's a song of comfort.  And in this world, who doesn't need to be comforted when you're going through something difficult, right?  I'm a person who doesn't easily open up to people about my troubles.  I'm more of an introvert.  I usually would try to sort things out by myself, particularly in those confusing times.  And yes, prayer helps a lot.  When you bring it up to God, somehow the load doesn't seem to press heavily on you anymore.  When you pray, it changes your perspective.  That's why they say prayer is not really for God, because He has everything already.  We pray because it is one of our soul's greatest needs...to connect to Him. Prayer does not change God, but it changes us in the process.

The Comfort of Prayers And A Song

The aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan has left a heavy feeling in my heart for the past few days. I have said I was crying on the inside, but I find sometimes that tears would just well up when I read about the plight of the people of Tacloban and neighboring provinces. 

Although I am touched with grief and helplessness, I also feel blessed with the outpouring of prayers and relief support from all over the world. Crisis do bring out the good in most people who sympathize, pray, and give whatever they could, in terms of basic necessities and services.