GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES

Mass was being celebrated that Sunday morning of April 10, 2005. I remember it was an unusual thing seeing me inside the Blessed Sacrament and not participating.  For whatever reason I may have been there on my knees and not inside the church was a thought to ponder at that time.  I only realized the connection after I had received a call from a friend that Manu, my son, collapsed  and was rushed to a hospital.  That was it.  He needed prayers that very moment.

Manu, my third child, who would have turned 26  in August of that year, was an active YFJ (Young Flames for Jesus) worker.  At home, he was the Dolphy who could really make me laugh.  He was the caring and thoughtful son who would always bring home my favorite "hopia".  That Sunday was the final day of  a weekend youth seminar held in Cavite where he was given an assignment for the Sunday worship.  He just finished song leading and sharing when while on his seat, fell unconscious.


When I reached the hospital, he heard my voice and without opening his eyes, whispered, "ma, yakapin mo naman ako".  Those were his words but I never thought those few words would be his last.  The next day after moving him to a hospital near our place, Manu went home to His Maker peacefully.


How I accepted this was a super grace from God.  I could have thrown so many "why's" to Him but I did not.  I would have cried gallons of tears but I could not.  For even before that day came, God used my hands in writing these lines, assuring me that His Will is Perfect,  that He plans so well,  that He knows what is best and that He will never make mistakes!  And I believe and trust Him.


      God makes no mistakes
     He plans so well
     He knows what is best for you
     God makes no mistakes
     His words are sure
     You need not worry at all


     And He wants you to shine like the stars
     And He wants you to sparkle like diamonds
     And He wants you to fly like the eagles on high
     And He wants you to be what He meant you to be.


     And each time you fall, He'll lift you up
     And each time you cry, He'll make you smile
     And each time you're lost, He'll take your hand
     And lead you to His way again.


     God makes no mistakes

     He plans so well

     He knows what is best for you

     God makes no mistakes

     His words are sure

     You need not worry at all.