When God Moves, Will You Stop and Listen?

"Gusto ko naman mag-share ng gospel, but parang wala namang opportunity."

Sound familiar? Hindi ka nag-iisa. Many of us have felt this way at some point.

We truly desire to share Jesus—but in the busyness of daily life, we often get caught up in our routines and overlook the opportunities God places right in front of us. Most of the time, it’s not that the opportunities aren’t there… It’s that we’re not always willing to be interrupted. Kasi kung tutuusin natin: God often works in the interruptions.

Kaya't tanungin kita—how do you respond to interruptions? Are you interruptible?

Recently, someone in the yesHEis community shared a story about what happened when she chose to be interruptible:

Papunta na sana siya sa kanyang boyfriend when she noticed a homeless man nearby. Sa totoo lang, ayaw niya sanang tumigil—he looked disoriented, and she was in a hurry. But there was a gentle nudge in her heart, a sense that the Holy Spirit was asking her to stop, even just for a moment.

"I was moved with compassion to talk to him and show him God's love, and to share the Gospel with him. And praise God kasi nakapag-share ako ng Gospel!"

What happened next was unexpected.

Tinanong ako ng Kuya, ““Para sa’yo, ano ang ibig sabihin ng kalayaan?” ”
Sabi ko, “Para sa’kin, ang totoong kalayaan ay ‘yung makilala si Jesus. Kasi kahit anong pilit nating kontrolin ang buhay, Siya pa rin talaga ang may hawak ng lahat. Kaya doon lang natin mararanasan ang tunay na kalayaan - kapag isinuko natin sa Kanya ang buong buhay natin."

As they talked, she found out he was raised in a Christian family but had drifted away from his faith. He shared about the struggles he and his friends were facing—especially addiction to alcohol and drugs. She gently reminded him that true freedom—the kind he was searching for—can only be found in Jesus. Then, she prayed for him. This wasn’t a moment of dramatic transformation. It was a moment of <0>obedience. By simply being interruptible, she planted a seed.

So, how interruptible are you?

Here are three small but powerful ways to make room for God’s interruptions today:

1. 1. Pray for Awareness

Ask the Holy Spirit na tulungan kang maging sensitive to the people and moments around you. Gospel opportunities might show up at work, in the grocery store, or during your morning commute. Start your day with: “Lord, please show me how I can serve You and be part of what You’re doing in the lives of the people around me.”

2. 2. Discern Before you Dismiss

Before you ignore a moment or brush someone off, ask the Holy Spirit for discernment. One way to discern well is by going back to Scripture—letting God’s Word shape how you see people and situations. Are you letting Scripture be your lens, or are you relying more on your own thoughts and feelings? Don’t underestimate ordinary moments—God often works through the ones we least expect. Take a moment and ask, “Lord, Ikaw ba 'to?” Sometimes all it takes is a willingness to stop and ask.

3. 3. Reflect on Missed Moments

Think back—was there a moment you felt Holy Spirit prompting you to do or say something? Maybe you brushed it off. You were busy. Unsure. Insecure. But what if that small nudge was a divine invitation?

Instead of letting guilt sink in, bring that memory to God. Ask Him: “Lord, next time, help me notice. Help me care. Help me move.” Because sometimes, the most ordinary moments are the ones heaven is waiting to use.