Family Meeting

We've had our family meeting tonight and I am so glad to know that my parents are very pleased with my Cody. My dad thinks that he's kind. My mom shared her concerns about my past relationships. They've had the chance to live with him for 9 days and it was a wonderful blast. Cody is just so adorable and he is a very good man. My aunts were very fond of him, I can tell. hehehe! He showed respect to everyone and he is a gentleman. The family meeting ended with a beautiful prayer which was never done before with the past relationships I've had. GOD is truly blessing our relationship. Cody has been raised nicely by his parents. He is very organized and neat with his things. He is very responsible when it comes to money. The future matters to him. One thing that struck me is that he told my parents that he loves me very much. My heart melted when he said that. I can only boast of this beautiful blessing GOD has bestowed upon me. Step by step we're moving forward to a brighter future together. Another level has been succeeded. The best is yet to come. Footprints in the sand. As long as we are carried by our Maker, we will never fall. He will never let us fall. Thank you for everyone who supports us. Thank you for everyone who trusted us. Pray for us always. Thank you.

Hebrews 10:25
"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

GOD BE WITH YOU! GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Youth Cell Meetings

Handling young people is one of the most challenging tasks in GOD's ministry but serving GOD is so rewarding.

This week, we've had 2 youth cell meetings. One here in Dagupan composed of my youths. The other is in Ilocos Sur, my youngest sister's classmates. The Dagupan cell meeting tested my patience as one of the kids weren't listening to my invited speaker which is very humiliating for me but then I was very happy with the Ilocos Sur cell meeting because I was looking to each face eagerly listening to me. I thank GOD for everything that HE's giving us. Challenging but rewarding. Also, Cody and I had to treat some friends and youths for a few lunches but amazingly, GOD used my beautiful aunt to treat us to a few fancy restaurants in Dagupan. Very good food. GOD is truly good. First, HE gives you trials then HE gives you blessings that are far better than the trials. Been through a lot in this ministry. I am very honored to serve GOD with or without blessings. GOD has been faithful in teaching me and Cody with patience. I still thank GOD for the young people I'm handling and the young people I've met. Oh and before I forget, I asked the young people at Ilocos to share their own testimonies. When I've had the last girl speak, it was very heartwarming to know that GOD used me to answer her prayers because she wanted the cell meeting so much. She got me teary-eyed. GOD is wow! We weren't actually going to go there but I kept thinking about those souls. GOD has burdened my soul to share to those hungry souls. I was excited and at the same time pressured to share after her testimony. hehehe! But then, it was really nice to see those beautiful children of GOD to listen to you share GOD's Word. I give all the praises to our GOD alone! HE made everything possible for us.

GOD sharpens us. GOD uses other people to sharpen us like pencils. Pencils won't be sharpened without the sharpener and the holder. We won't be sharpened without our Sharpener and the Holder of our lives.



Proverbs 27:17
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."

GOD uses other people to test us. To make us stronger. To make us grow more in character. To sharpen us to the way HE wanted us to be.

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

REMEMBER: WHEN YOU ARE BURDENED, OBEY GOD! HE NEVER BURDENS THE OTHER IF SOMETHING IS MEANT FOR YOU. WHEN YOU ARE BURDENED, GOD IS CALLING YOU TO OBEY HIM! GO AND OBEY! YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW GOOD IT FEELS TO SERVE GOD UNTIL YOU START DOING IT CONTINUOUSLY.

GOD BE WITH YOU! GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

GOD's Angels

Image from Eli's angels

Hebrews 13:2
"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it."

I have been hearing stories about angels. About how babies have the most chance to see angels. How some young people at church see visions of angels around them. The most beautiful stories I've heard is from the 'School of Inner Healing and Deliverance.' I have experienced it myself. It is going to be confidential unless you ask me. hahaha! This is a late post though. hahaha!

Testimony:
This is not my testimony but Cody's. This happened while I was waiting for Cody. When he departed his plane and he was inside the airport, there was a man who asked him, "You look new here. We were on the same plane. You were sitting in front of me on the plane. So can I help you find where you're going? Are you looking for someone?" That man led him to the spot where Cody should be waiting for me. But then, I already saw him when they were going down the ramp. When I surprised Cody, it was amazing that before I was going to approach him, the man said, "There she is!" Both of them don't have any idea of what I'm wearing. It's just surprising for me that that man would know Cody is new in an international airport. When Cody hugged me, he said "Thank you" to the man then the man disappeared out of the crowd. I believe that GOD's Angels exist. Do you?

Hebrews 1:14
"Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?"

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

You don't have to see to believe. You just got to have faith. It is already written in HIS Book that HE sends HIS angels to help and minister to HIS dear children. BE BLESSED TODAY!

GOD BE WITH YOU! GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

GOD's amazing favor

Testimony:

First, I am so ecstatic that my honey is here with me now. I am blessed as I can be that I have such a very handsome and patient boyfriend. He's too good to be true. But GOD is truly faithful. HE gives the best of what is due to you. When I spotted him at the airport while he was just about walking down from inside the airport, I knew he is the one. At the same time, I didn't have any trouble recognizing him. He is different from all the foreigners I saw at the airport. Both emotionally and physically.

Second, I've been praying for a Bible few months ago since I just use my mom's Bible. Then I lost that Bible because it was in my bag that was stolen. I've dreamt of a golden Bible given to me. My godmother sent me a picture of a pink Bible and I knew it instantly that it is mine. Though she hasn't sent it yet but I am patiently waiting. hehehe! Here is the picture...



BUT that's not where it ends...hahaha! I asked for 2 Bibles from GOD. I knew I was gonna get them at the right time when I wait patiently. I acted on my faith and never planned to buy a Bible for myself. Our pastor advised us, his preaching class students, to buy a Study Bible. Jokingly, I knew Cody has a Study Bible so I told him to just give it to me. hahaha! Of course, he didn't want to since it was given to him, too. Amazingly, it was given to him on my birthday. Anyway, yesterday morning, I saw him take out his Bible so I joked again about him giving it to me. When I turned around to fix my things, he told me that he got me a new one. I was so speechless. The same one that he has but hard cover for me. He was almost crying while he was telling me sweet things and handing it to me at the same time. I was surprised. What is more heartwarming is that he painted the sides with gold. To make my heart melt more, when the paint dried up, the pages got stuck altogether so he patiently peeled off the 2000+ pages one by one. I am so blessed to have this man as my boyfriend and my future husband. Oh and here is a picture of my Study Bible...



Now, I've got my cute, pink and girly Bible and a very useful Study Bible. When GOD gives, HE gives the best. Just wait and believe.

Third, I already planned Cody and I's itinerary for his visit for two weeks. I had to cancel a date with 2 of my friends tomorrow because of confidential reasons. hehehe! Anyway, my friends and I planned on eating at Matutina's tomorrow. I canceled it though. This afternoon, I sent my aunt a text and I told her that Cody is here already and I joked that she should treat us out for dinner. She agreed. To top it all off, she asked that we eat at Matutina's. Pretty amazing, huh? I am truly surprised and overwhelmed with these blessings and favor from GOD. GOD IS SO GOOD AND FAITHFUL!

I prayed to GOD to send me Cody as my birthday gift but HE sent me more. Bibles. yay! THANK YOU, FATHER!

Til my next post. hehehe! I am quite taking some time to post here in my blog coz I'm pretty busy with my honey. hehehe! Anyway, please pray for our relationship and thank you for the prayers.

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

24 hours!!!

I am so nervously excited! 24 hours left before I see my honey. Also called darling, sweetie, sweetness..so much more! hehehe! Our very first personal meeting.

I just want to glorify and thank GOD for the relationship I have now with Cody. This is a new stage for our relationship. A natural one. Everything seems so new and overwhelming. My relationship with Cody is one of my best gifts from GOD. He is such a beautiful blessing from our FATHER. Please pray for us. Everything in my life is because of GOD's love, grace, favor, blessings, faithfulness, goodness and glory!

Thank you, my dear friends.

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

ALL THE GLORY IN OUR RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

An Incredible Love Story

An incredible love story has come out of China recently and managed to touch the world. It is a story of a man and an older woman who ran off to live and love each other in peace for over half a century.



The 70-year-old Chinese man who hand-carved over 6,000 stairs up a mountain for his 80-year-old wife has passed away in the cave which has been the couple's home for the last 50 years.

Over 50 years ago, Liu Guojiang a 19 year-old boy, fell in love with a 29 year-old widowed mother named Xu Chaoqin..



In a twist worthy of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Friends and relatives criticized the relationship because of the age difference and the fact that Xu already had children.



At that time, it was unacceptable and immoral for a young man to love an older woman.. To avoid the market gossip and the scorn of their communities, the couple decided to elope and lived in a cave in Jiangjin County in Southern ChongQing Municipality.

In the beginning, life was harsh as hey had nothing, no electricity or even food. They had to eat grass and roots they found in the mountain, and Liu made a kerosene lamp that they used to light up their lives.

Xu felt that she had tied Liu down and repeatedly asked him, 'Are you regretful? Liu always replied, 'As long as we are industrious, life will improve.'

In the second year of living in the mountain, Liu began and continued for over 50 years, to hand-carve the steps so that his wife could get down the mountain easily.

Half a century later in 2001, a group of adventurers were exploring the forest and were surprised to find the elderly couple and the over 6,000 hand-carved steps. Liu MingSheng, one of their seven children said, 'My parents loved each other so much, they have lived in seclusion for over 50 years and never been apart a single day. He hand carved more than 6,000 steps over the years for my mother's convenience, although she doesn't go down the mountain that much.'

The couple had lived in peace for over 50 years until last week. Liu, now 72 years, returned from his daily farm work and collapsed. Xu sat and prayed with her husband as he passed away in her arms. So in love with Xu, was Liu, that no one was able to release the grip he had on his wife's hand even after he had passed away.

'You promised me you'll take care of me, you'll always be with me until the day I died, now you left before me, how am I going to live without you?'

Xu spent days softly repeating this sentence and touching her husband's black coffin with tears rolling down her cheeks.

In 2006, their story became one of the top 10 love stories from China , collected by the Chinese Women Weekly. The local government has decided to preserve the love ladder and the place they lived as a museum, so this love story can live forever.

Source: textunli

Lessons learned: The only thing I do not approve of this love story is the disobedience of parents. Of course, GOD doesn't want us to disobey our parents but then it's Chinese culture. Anyway, I like how GOD's Will prevailed in this relationship. How 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 was applied. It is an inspiration to me.

LET ALL YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS GLORIFY GOD ALONE!!!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

GOD BE WITH YOU! GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Your Place in GOD's Band by Max Lucado

They had a dinner for Jesus. Martha served the food, and Lazarus was one of the people eating with Jesus. Mary brought in a pint of very expensive perfume made from pure nard. She poured the perfume on his feet, and then she wiped his feet with her hair. And the sweet smell from the perfume filled the whole house. ~JOHN 12:2–3

Two of my teenage years were spent carrying a tuba in my high school marching band. My mom wanted me to learn to read music, and the choir was full while the band was a tuba-tooter short, so I signed up. Not necessarily what you would describe as a call from God, but it wasn’t a wasted experience either.

I had a date with a twirler.

I learned to paint white shoe polish on school buses.

And I learned some facts about harmony that I’ll pass on to you.

I marched next to the bass-drum player. What a great sound. Boom. Boom. Boom. Deep, cavernous, thundering.

And at the end of my flank marched the flute section. Oh, how their music soared. Whispering, lifting, rising into the clouds.

Ahead of me, at the front of my line, was our first-chair trumpet. He could raise the spirit. He could raise the flag. He could have raised the roof on the stadium if we’d had one.

The soft flute
needs
the brash trumpet
needs
the steady drum
needs
the soft flute
needs
the brash trumpet.

Get the idea? The operative word is need. They need each other.

By themselves they make music. But together, they make magic.

Now, what I saw two decades ago in the band, I see today in the church. We need each other. Not all of us play the same instrument. Some believers are lofty, and others are solid. Some keep the pace while others lead the band. Not all of us make the same sound. Some are soft, and others are loud. And not all of us have the same ability. But each of us has a place.

Some play the drums (like Martha).

Some play the flute (like Mary).

And others sound the trumpet (like Lazarus).

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were like family to Jesus. After the Lord raised Lazarus from the dead, they decided to give a dinner for Jesus. They decided to honor him by having a party on his behalf (see John 12:2).

They didn’t argue over the best seat. They didn’t resent each other’s abilities. They didn’t try to outdo each other. All three worked together with one purpose. But each one fulfilled that purpose in his or her unique manner. Martha served; she always kept everyone in step. Mary worshiped; she anointed her Lord with an extravagant gift, and its aroma filled the air. Lazarus had a story to tell, and he was ready to tell it.

Three people, each one with a different skill, a different ability. But each one of equal value.

GOD's Will

A daily devotional book excerpt from "Devotions for Dating Couples" by Ben Young and Dr. Samuel Adams. Enjoy! Hope you buy the book, too. hahaha!

Do you struggle with finding GOD's will for your life? Whom does HE want you to marry? What job does HE want you to take? Where does HE want you to live?

Years ago I was faced with a difficult decision that had both temporal and eternal consequences. I had to discern the will of GOD on that life-or-death decision. I had two options. If I chose Plan A, GOD definitely could have blessed me. But if I chose Plan A and GOD really wanted me to choose Plan B, then I could have been totally out of HIS will. There were no Scriptures that related to the decision, so I was forced to listen to the inner voice of the Spirit.

As I listened, I heard that voice say to me, Eat at Wendy's. You see, I was torn between eating at Wendy's or McDonald's; I didn't want to miss HIS leading and eat at the wrong place. My understanding of how to discover the will of GOD for my life was a little off base at the time. I needed a big McDose of sound teaching on the issue.

Discerning GOD's will is not always easy, but let me share with you a statement that may help: GOD's will for your life is found in GOD's Word. You could solve most of your problems with trying to hear GOD's voice and discern HIS leadings by opening up the Bible and reading it on a daily basis. You see, our hang-ups with this whole issue arise from a misunderstanding of the will of GOD.

GOD has two wills. The first will is GOD's sovereign, pre-determined will that will be accomplished no matter what. Nothing can stop the awesome plan of GOD, and it will be carried out in HIS timing and in HIS manner. Period. This first will is also called HIS secret will. GOD's second will is called HIS moral will. This will is clearly revealed to us in the sixty-six books of the Bible. It contains promises, commands, warnings, and provisions to sufficiently guide us in this life. GOD's secret will is known only to HIM, hence, the word secret. GOD's moral will is known to all through the Scriptures. The problem occurs when we want to sneak a peek at GOD's secret will before it has been revealed. Often we are too concerned with trying to anticipate HIS next move.

The bottom line is this: don't worry about GOD's secret, pre-determined will. Just trust that GOD is going to work out HIS plan for your life as HE guides you providentially and focus on obeying GOD's moral will day by day by day. When you recognize your dependence upon GOD for holiness, and you humbly seek to live your life according to HIS guidelines and moral teachings, you will be in the middle of HIS will for your life.

GOD's will for your life is more relational (love GOD and others) than it is geographical (know where to live) or occupational (recognize what job to take). HIS will for you today is for you to love HIM with all your heart, mind, body, and soul, and to love others as much as you love yourself. GOD's will is also for you to follow the desires of your heart within the bounds of HIS moral prescriptions. Saint Augustine said it best: "Love GOD and do whatever you want."

Further Scriptural Meditation

• Deutoronomy 29:29
• Ephesians 1:4-5
• 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Hope you enjoyed this beautiful excerpt coz I did. GOD LOVES YOU!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!