The Whisper of Waiting

 

Sometimes, life places us in the midst of stillness and uncertainty. Moments when the pulse of existence feels muted, and a quiet numbness lingers, as if the world has dimmed its colors and slowed its rhythm.

Today, such a stillness embraced me. I recently moved to a new place, and as the morning unfolded, something urged me to climb to the rooftop. I let my senses breathe, my eyes tracing the unfamiliar contours of the space, while the sweet, delicate chirp of birds on nearby wires stitched a gentle melody into the air.

Time seemed to pause. The world felt like a giant puzzle, with scattered pieces of faces, places, sounds, and moments slowly shifting, seeking alignment. And then, I felt it — a presence, subtle yet undeniable. God was speaking, not in words, but in the hush of that moment. A chill ran through me, mingled with comfort, as if I were being gently reminded: He is always near, guiding, whispering, and nudging.

God does not leave us in perpetual guessing. He sends signs, moments of pause and reflection, urging us to quiet our minds, slow our pace, and tend to the garden of our souls. Yet not all signs are pleasant; some arrive wrapped in pain, discomfort, or loss. It is His way of tapping our shoulder, of capturing our attention when our hearts and minds are too busy to notice.

Is God asking you to wait?

Signs are manifold, often disguised as life’s disruptions:

1. The hollow ache of feeling lost or without purpose.

2. The quiet departure of negative or hurtful people.

3. An unexpected opportunity to retreat, travel, or seek solitude.

4. The breaking of relationships, tender yet necessary.

5. Physical or mental exhaustion that demands rest.

Some of life’s events leave invisible scars, marks we try to conceal from the world. We believe time has buried them, yet God, in His wisdom, can unearth these moments, placing them before us to teach, guide, and awaken.

These moments, these signs, are invitations — calls to reflection, discernment, and growth. They are reminders that God protects us in ways we may not yet comprehend. Patience, attentiveness, and faith become our companions as we learn to read His subtle language.

To wait is not to stagnate; it is to align, to prepare, and to grow. The pause is sacred. The stillness, a message. And in listening, truly listening, we begin to understand the rhythm of His timing.

Trash to Treasures : Davao Barter Community

In the midst of this COVID19 pandemic our community found a way to help people who wants to barter things that can still be utilize by other people in exchange of things they better need of and extending help in communities against real life situations and restrictions.One man’s trash could be another man’s treasure indeed.The rise of barter community started through online group in facebook in which one of the policy is to exchange only with out money involved. It is a great way to declutter things and swap into our preffer goods or items , in that way those family who are curently lost a job due to COVID may trade their available posession to something that can generate an income or something that they can eat to survive daily life.

Imagine a world without cash or credit cards. You'd barter to get what you need and want.Barter/Trade system also implied by finding joy on small things of life rather than the value of money and luxury items.Giving and receiving is not always based on the value of items but the thought behind that act.In times of crisis people tend to stretch their budget and look for ways like bartering helps getting the essentials with the things they do not need anymore.