the other day i had to pick up my car from the shop. it wasn't that far from where i was coming from. in fact, it was just a few minutes away. so instead of a cab, i rode the jeepney. it has been years since i last rode a jeepney. and in that 15-minute ride, so many thoughts went through my head. so here are my jeepney ride musings....
-- one of my first lessons on god's provision came from a jeepney. i was a new christian and a freshman in university. i didn't have my own car then. i either had to ride with my brother to school or otherwise, take the jeepney. one particular day, i had a different schedule from my brother and i had to go to school right when the morning rush hour hit. i was in the middle of what seemed to be thousands of people waiting for one jeepney. i silently prayed and asked god for what seemed an impossible matter -- a ride to school without being late. and i was really close to being late. in a matter of minutes, a jeepney stopped right in front of me with exactly one seat as if reserved just for me. i got on the jeep and sensed god telling me, "i will always come through for you, be it as simple as a jeepney ride or anything big you ask me for."
-- a few years later i did ask god for my own car, and again, right when i couldn't have done anything on my own, he came through. i didn't even have money for a bike, and a car came. again, god reminded me, he will always come through if i ask in faith.
-- it has been years since i'd have to wait with numerous people to get a jeepney ride or even a cab. and needless to say, it has been comfortable. the other day when i had to ride a jeep, i remembered so many things, many good memories. and, i actually enjoyed my jeepney ride. more than anything, it reminded me of god's faithfulness and provision. it reminded me to always have a grateful heart.
i guess i will take that jeepney ride every now and then. it keeps my feet on the ground.
i guess i will take that jeepney ride every now and then. it keeps my feet on the ground. 
