Soul Food

The original Bible-based Sabbath starts when the sun sets on Friday and lasts until the sun sets on Saturday.

Last Friday, I agreed to go with my uncle, mom, and househelp to Sampaloc SDA Church to attend that evening's Vesper services with them. It was a good thing for them that I agreed to go because I was actually the driver of my uncle's Sportivo–no one else was around to drive for them.  It was a good thing for me because I haven't been to church on a Friday night for the longest time (not quite sure how long is long).

I used to have a taxing work-week so I ended up spending my Friday Sabbath nights at home just physically resting. Sometimes, that physical rest would even extend to Saturday mornings and afternoons–so I'd end up completely missing out on church the entire Sabbath. Not a good thing, I know. And it didn't quite do my spiritual life much good, even if I spent some time at home reading my Bible or some other religious/spiritual books and magazines, or sometimes even listening to sermons.

I realized that the "socialization" part–meeting up with other believers and worshiping with them–is really a good thing. When believers share testimonies of their personal experiences and spiritual journey, it can only help strengthen and solidify your faith in God.

I can't say that I'll be able to attend every single Vesper service from now on. Most times, I will probably still prefer to rest physically so I will be recharged for the Sabbath day's worship services and activities. I do, however, intend to be more consistent in attending Saturday worship services regardless of circumstances and my own physical well-being. (I do hope I can live up to this intention. Hehe.)