Sometimes, it's not that bad to try something new from the (weekly) routine every once in a while.
Though very far from being the perfect and pious disciple, I've been a Roman Catholic church practitioner since birth. I've spent my entire high school and even college years within the walls and teachings of Catholic institutions kaya naman yun na din ang nakasanayan at nakalakihan ko. But although this was how I grew up, I don't get to attend the mass every Sunday as what the church would have wanted me to. Heck, I even consider myself a non-practicing Catholic already most of the times. But I do make it a point to maintain a personal relationship with Him and make a conscious effort to attend Sunday mass whenever I can.
Now where am I leading to you may ask? Well, I tried attending a Christian service yesterday for a change, joining Meimei sa Victory Metro East together with her eldest sister's family as well.
Ok, given that it was some kind of an "ex-deal" na din between Meimei and me at first, with her meeting my family last Friday in our home sa Manila then me joining her in attending her church and meeting her family also a few days afterward. But please don't get me wrong, I did it wholeheartedly and not just to keep my part of the "deal." :)
At first I must admit I felt kind of awkward since it was my first time ever to attend such a service personally and I have no idea what to expect or what to do. Oo nakikita ko naman kung paano sila mag-pray and mag-celebrate somehow since there are Christian shows sa GMA at QTV (i.e. 700 Club Asia and Bro. Eddie's group) but still, iba pa din pala yung pag andun ka na. Thankfully, Meimei was always checking on how I was doing that time and making sure that I'm at ease. And surprisingly enough, I did have a good time in general yesterday in fairness. Totally new, but a welcome experience nonetheless.
Though I'm not really sure for now if I am going to "convert" myself full-time soon or even in the near future, I guess it wouldn't be that bad din naman kung masundan pa nga ulit ang experience na kagaya nito, especially if I'd be doing it with Mei most of the times. After all, correct me if I'm wrong, but I do have this belief kasi na as long as we all believe and fear in one and the same God, we will all be blessed and be fine under His grace and guidance. :)
