GOD's Financial Providence

Last week, I was thinking of how I could pay my Christian bookstore bill which is due this week. I was worried about it since I don't earn much from selling food. I trusted GOD's Word in...

Malachi 3:10
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.

Even though I really need to pay that bill, which was actually due last week but I asked for my friends in the bookstore to move the due this week, I still chose to be faithful with my tithes and gave my 20 pesos (my only money last week) to the family's coin bank owned by our congregation for the new church building and lot. We call it a 'Happy Birthday Jesus' coin bank given to every family. I trusted GOD will make a way. I never doubted in my heart for I know that with GOD, nothing is impossible.

My mom asked me last week if I could be the temporary registrar of the school since the registrar asked for an indefinite leave. I agreed since I can't say 'no' to my mom. hahaha! So I have two jobs now, I sell 2 hours in the morning and be a registrar in the afternoon. My earnings for everyday is doubled. I praise GOD for HIS provision. Funny how I was thinking maybe GOD would let me see a 1000 bill somewhere. hahaha! But then, GOD did not provide me money. HE provided me a job. For me, it is a blessing because it will make me more responsible and patient for my future family. Not only that, I was offered another job in a hotel/restaurant. My mom informed me that they pay really good. I was not really ecstatic about it. I don't know why. I am not worried either. It's just that I wanted to wait for GOD's revelations for me. This is my career on the line so I am waiting for GOD's revelations for GOD's Will in my life. I am not rushing because I know GOD will lead the way. I don't want to take the job just because it will make me rich.

My Scripture Verse for today:
1 Timothy 6:6
"But godliness with contentment is great gain."

My devotions for today:
1 Timothy 6

GOD has changed me when it comes to finances. I used to be a spender but I stopped wanting material things when HE transformed me. HE gave me a partner who is a wise spender and a saver. So, now it is not about how much I would be earning from a job but how it would please GOD and what GOD wills for me to have. GOD's Perfect Will not GOD's Permissive Will.

GOD IS SO FAITHFUL IN MY LIFE! I WILL NEVER LOOK BACK. JUST STRAIGHT AHEAD WHERE GOD IS LEADING ME.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS! DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

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

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

A Forever Home by Max Lucado

For the last twenty years, I’ve wanted a dog. A big dog. But there were always problems. The apartment was too small. The budget was too tight. The girls were too young. But most of all, Denalyn was unenthusiastic. Her logic? She’d already married one slobbering, shedding beast, why put up with a second? So we compromised and got a small dog.

I like Salty, but small dogs aren’t really dogs. They don’t bark; they yelp. They don’t eat; they nibble. They don’t lick you; they sniff you. I like Salty, but I wanted a real dog. A man’s-best-friend type of dog. A fat-pawed, big-eating, slurp-you-on-the-face type of dog you could saddle or wrestle or both.



I was alone in my passion until Sara was born. She loves dogs. And the two of us were able to sway the household vote. Denalyn gave in, and Sara and I began the search. We discovered a woman in South Carolina who breeds golden retrievers in a Christian environment. From birth the dogs are surrounded by inspirational music and prayers. (No, I don’t know if they tithe with dog biscuits.) When the trainer told me that she had read my books, I got on board. A woman with such good taste is bound to be a good breeder, right?

So we ordered a pup. We mailed the check, selected the name Molly, and cleared a corner for her dog pillow. The dog hadn’t even been born, and she was named, claimed, and given a place in the house.

Can’t the same be said about you? Long before your first whimper, your Master claimed you, named you, and hung a reserved sign on your room. You and Molly have more in common than odor and eating habits. (Just teasing.)

You’re both being groomed for a trip. We prefer the terms maturation and sanctification to weaning and training, but it’s all the same. You’re being prepared for your Master’s house. You don’t know the departure date or flight number, but you can bet your puppy chow that you’ll be seeing your Owner someday. Isn’t this the concluding promise of David?

“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (Ps. 23:6 nkjv).

Where will you live forever? In the house of the Lord. If his house is your “forever house,” what does that make this earthly house? You got it! Short-term housing. This is not our home. “Our homeland is in heaven” (Phil. 3:20).

We, like Molly, are being prepared for another house.

Don’t quench, but rather, stir this longing for heaven.

God’s home is a forever home. “And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (Ps. 23:6 nkjv).

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Max Lucado is one of my favorite authors. This article just made me cry. He is an anointed man of GOD.

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

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

i feel so loved!

I am just simply amazed by my beautiful blessing from GOD.

If you think that true love doesn't exist, think again.

I have never been loved and respected like this before. I am still going to share and want everyone to know that all women deserve to be treated right. That we are beautiful princesses of GOD and we also desire good love and we will have it if we only believe and trust in GOD.

I have been a victim of mistreatment. But I never stopped believing that somewhere out there, my true love (next to GOD) exists.

Earlier, I asked Cody, "Even if we've had our complications, you still want me?"

He lovingly said, "That's the past. All I can think about right now is you...right now. I want to think about what we can accomplish from this day forward."

I admire his answer so much! Why? As we all know, women are very emotional. Men are into the physical aspect. Knowing that a man understands and respects you this much is incomparable.

I am so thankful that GOD gave me the man who is more than what I've desired.

I want to encourage you that with GOD, nothing is impossible. Learn to wait. HE will give you the best. Surrender everything to HIM. Delight in the LORD.

Open your doors. You'll never know who is the right one if you don't open your eyes, ears and heart. Do not limit yourself. Do not limit GOD on what HE can do to your life.

Job 28:28
And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'

Psalm 25:12-14
12 Who, then, is the man that fears the LORD ?
He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.

13 He will spend his days in prosperity,
and his descendants will inherit the land.

14 The LORD confides in those who fear him;
he makes his covenant known to them.

Psalm 103:17-18
17 But from everlasting to everlasting
the LORD's love is with those who fear Him,
and His righteousness with their children's children-

18 with those who keep His covenant
and remember to obey His precepts.

Psalm 111:10
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His precepts have good understanding.
To Him belongs eternal praise."

Psalm 112:1
Praise the LORD.
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD,
who finds great delight in His commands.

Psalm 115:13
"He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike."

Proverbs 3:7
"Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil."

Proverbs 8:13
"To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech."

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

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

You Hold the KEY

I want revelations everyday.

I always try to find a revelation around me.

A revelation from GOD to share. Just like Solomon's Proverbs or David's Psalms.

I found a small sticker in the jeepney.

It says, "You Hold the Key"



Image from nerd approved

How can we apply this in our lives today?

I was talking to a friend earlier about her lovelife. She is struggling and having problems because she is in love with someone who doesn't respect her as a woman. She was convicted that maybe GOD wants her to open her doors and take some chances for the guy GOD wants for her. Then, it struck me. In your lovelife, you can make decisions. Decisions that will follow GOD's Perfect Will for your life. Choose decisions that will glorify GOD alone. In your lovelife, you hold the key.

I was talking to another friend earlier, too. hehehe! She was talking to me about a guy who had a girlfriend for many years now. He chose to break up with her coz he got sick and found out that his ex-girlfriend was cheating on her. He was confiding in my friend. And so many more details attached to that. Bad details, at that, about the girl. In your lovelife, you can make wise decisions. Wise decisions that will give you GOD's Perfect Choice. Choose wise decisions in order to attain GOD's good and perfect blessings for your life. In your lovelife, you hold the key.

This guy was a believer. He is a silent backslider which is very obvious but he shouldn't be condemned for that. He needs someone to support him spiritually. Consolidate him and be patient with all his negative qualities. He needs your prayers. He may not listen to our rebukes and advices but GOD listens to our prayers for him. I know GOD has a plan for everything this guy is going through. Every trials. Our prayers can help change people but only GOD can change a heart. In our lives, GOD holds the key!

For all Filipinas out there, it has been a silly quote out there that it's nice to have a guy who is "maginoo pero medyo bastos" but with all that I've been through, women deserve to have a good love from our FATHER above. For all the women out there, please don't be satisfied with an "OK" relationship coz we have a GOD of abundance! Our GOD can give you an abundant life. Our GOD who is never selfish to give abundant blessings. Surrender everything to HIM. Love HIM more than anything and anyone in this world. Be complete with HIM.

For all the men out there, you also deserve to be treated right. Men deserve to have a good love, too. You also need respect as a man not only as a financer of the family. Men are greatly used by GOD in HIS ministry.

To YOU (yes YOU!), GOD has an ultimate promise for your life. GOD has a beautiful plan for you. A plan to have an abundant, peaceful, and joyful life. A life full of love. A life full of GOD.

I am blessed to have this blog. I get comments from others who read my blog and they will stay anonymous hahaha! One friend said that she is very much inspired with my lovelife. She is actually following my footsteps. hahaha! Anyway, I've NEVER thought I'll be a role model. When GOD transformed me, all I ever wanted was to glorify HIM alone with my life. With GOD's amazing grace, HE is gradually helping me meet that dream. That same friend also told me that I am blessed. I must say that I am really blessed because I waited and listened and heeded. Now, I am growing with the love of my life (next to GOD, of course). I do not boast of my boyfriend for everyone to envy me. I boast of my beautiful blessing because GOD entrusted him to me. I am very much honored to be his girl.

1 Corinthians 1:30-31
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."

2 Corinthians 10:13
"We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the field God has assigned to us, a field that reaches even to you."

I am also very much honored to be crowned as a princess of my KING and my FATHER.

After this life, I am very sure that as believers of CHRIST, we will have our own share of all the riches in Heaven. BUT, please do know that GOD desires for us to have an abundant life here on the earth HE created.

ALWAYS REMEMBER: GOD's Perfect Will is good. Always good. Never bad. No temptations. No guilt. No shame. All PURE LOVE because GOD IS LOVE.

Matthew 6:33
"But seek first HIS kingdom and HIS righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

HEAR. LISTEN. HEED.

Ask for GOD's Wisdom always. Discern. Use discernment wisely. It is a beautiful gift. Do not overuse it nor overpower it.

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

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Neither Death, nor Life by Barbara Rainey

Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Early in our marriage, I experienced some difficulty with depression and low self-esteem. There were days when I would feel like such a failure and would think to myself, I'm just not a good wife. I'm not a good mother. I'm not worthy.

Then Dennis would come to me and say, "It's okay. I love you, and God loves you."

But that seemed too good to be true. I'd look back at him skeptically and say, "You can't love me. I'm just not good enough for you to love me." I'd argue with him, allowing my feelings to overrule the truth.

One day Dennis finally said, "Barbara, I want you to know that I love you and God loves you, and it's the truth. Now, you have a choice as to whether or not you will believe it."

The light came on in my mind, and I thought, You know, he's right. I'm calling him a liar by saying that he doesn't love me because he does, and God loves me as well. That was a real turning point for me in acknowledging the truth, regardless of how I felt about myself.

Poet Edwin Markham has said, "Choices are the hinges of destiny." For me, the choices I began to make that day have influenced my whole life and our relationship. As I slowly began to choose to believe in Dennis's love for me, my poor self-esteem began to lose its grip on my life.

Some people never stop condemning themselves, forgetting that Christ took the punishment we all deserve. You have such a privilege of being able to remind your mate of this truth that "neither death, nor life...nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God" (Rom. 8:38,39).

Prayer:
Read Romans 8 together and pray that God will give you the eyes of faith to believe that He will never stop loving you.
Discuss: In what areas do you condemn yourself? In what ways do you find your spouse's love for you difficult to fathom?

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Testimony:

This is one of the email devotionals that I read everyday - whether in the morning or at night. I simply admire the honesty and the ministry of this couple - Dennis and Barbara Rainey. They have touched my heart. And I know that they are a wonderful inspiration to me and to my Cody. I also send Cody their articles. Anyway, GOD truly knows what's best for me and what's in my heart and mind. A few days ago, I've been asking GOD something and that is to give me a revelation from this specific email devotional. I never got it. As I was reading this exact email, I was astounded because I knew this is the revelation. GOD's ways and thoughts are higher than mine. Funny coz I only realized it when I was about to read the 6th paragraph. It takes courage to listen. It takes heart to heed. It takes the mind to put some action. Thank GOD for everything HE has bestowed upon me. HE is truly faithful in my life. GOD IS GOOD!

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

OUR GOD IS FAITHFUL ALL THE TIME. HEAR HIS VOICE, LISTEN TO HIS REVELATION AND HEED HIS COMMAND. BE BLESSED. GOD NEVER SLEEPS.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Judas by Max Lucado

If God has called you to be a Martha, then serve! Remind the rest of us that there is evangelism in feeding the poor and there is worship in nursing the sick.

If God has called you to be a Mary, then worship! Remind the rest of us that we don’t have to be busy to be holy. Urge us with your example to put down our clipboards and megaphones and be quiet in worship.

If God has called you to be a Lazarus, then testify. Remind the rest of us that we, too, have a story to tell. We, too, have neighbors who are lost. We, too, have died and been resurrected.

Each of us has our place at the table.

Except one. There was one at Martha’s house who didn’t find his place. Though he had been near Jesus longer than any of the others, he was furthest in his faith. His name was Judas. He was a thief. When Mary poured the perfume he feigned spirituality. “The perfume could have been sold and given to the poor,” he said. But Jesus knew Judas’s heart, and Jesus defended Mary’s worship. Years later, John, too, knew Judas’s heart, and John explained that Judas was a thief (John 12:6). And all these years he had been dipping his hand in the treasury. The reason he wanted the perfume to be sold and the money put in the treasury was so that he could get his hands on it.

What a sad ending to a beautiful story. But what an appropriate ending. For in every church there are those like Martha who take time to serve. There are those like Mary who take time to worship. There are those like Lazarus who take time to testify.

And there are those like Judas who take, take, take, and never give in return. Are you a Judas? I ask the question carefully, yet honestly. Are you near Christ but far from his heart? Are you at the dinner with a sour soul? Are you always criticizing the gifts of others yet seldom, if ever, giving your own? Are you benefiting from the church while never giving to it? Do others give sacrificially while you give miserly? Are you a Judas?

Do you take, take, take, and never give? If so, you are the Judas in this story.

If you are a Martha, be strengthened. God sees your service.
If you are a Mary, be encouraged. God receives your worship.
If you are a Lazarus, be strong. God honors your conviction.
But if you are a Judas, be warned. God sees your selfishness.

Only You by Peter Hewlett & Josie Aiello

Lyrics:

Only You have to power to move me
And together we'll make the whole
World move in sympathy
But i could not see before
Only You have the power to move me
Take me, hold me, mold me,
Change me and improve me
It's not funny anymore
There was I wondering why
Everyday disappear into the distance
Now with You, the light is shining through
You gave me life not just existence
Only You have the power to move me
And together we'll make the whole
World move in sympathy
Only You have the power to move me
There was I wondering why
Everyday disappear into the distance
Now with You, the light is shining through
You gave me life not just existence
Only You have the power to move me
And together we'll make the whole
World move in sympathy
Bright'in up the darkest sky
If only You use the power to move me
Take me, hold me, mold me,
Change me and improve me
We can make it happen you and I

~~~Insight~~~

When I heard this song earlier, I knew it in a heartbeat that it is one of my love songs for the Lord.

No one has moved me. Only GOD has the power to move me. HE changed me. Not even my parents could ever change me but with GOD, everything is possible. Even the worst and most stubborn person in the world can be changed by GOD. HE couldn't make me think otherwise.

I love the lyrics! Now with You, the light is shining through. You gave me life not just existence. Obviously, with HIM, the Light that HE has bestowed upon us should be seen and only HE will be glorified. I am not just existing now. HE showed me my purpose and now I know that my life will always be beautiful with HIM.

Isaiah 60:1-2
1 "Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

2 See, darkness covers the earth
and thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the LORD rises upon you
and his glory appears over you.

Matthew 5:16
"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

BE A BLESSING TO EVERYONE!

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

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

A Silent Love

From the very beginning, the girl's family objected strongly on her dating this guy. Saying that it has got to do with family background, & that the girl will have to suffer for the rest of her life if she were to be with him.

Due to family's pressure, the couple quarrel very often. Though the girl love the guy deeply, but she always ask him: "How deep is your love for me?"
As the guy is not good with his words, this often causes the girl to be very upset. With that & the family's pressure, the girl often vents her anger on him. As for him, he only endures it in silence.

After a couple of years, the guy finally graduated & decided to further his studies in overseas. Before leaving, he proposed to the girl: "I'm not very good with words. But all I know is that I love you. If you allow me, I will take care of you for the rest of my life. As for your family, I'll try my best to talk them round. Will you marry me?"

The girl agreed, & with the guy's determination, the family finally gave in & agreed to let them get married. So before he leaves, they got engaged.
The girl went out to the working society, whereas the guy was overseas, continuing his studies. They sent their love through emails & phone calls. Though it's hard, but both never thought of giving up.

One day, while the girl was on her way to work, she was knocked down by a car that lost control. When she woke up, she saw her parents beside her bed. She realized that she was badly injured. Seeing her mum crying, she wanted to comfort her. But she realized that all that could come out of her mouth was just a sigh. She has lost her voice.

The doctors says that the impact on her brain has caused her to lose her voice. Listening to her parents' comfort, but with nothing coming out from her, she broke down.

During the stay in hospital, besides silence cry ...it's still just silence cry that companied her. Upon reaching home, everything seems to be the same. Except for the ringing tone of the phone. That pierced into her heart every time it rang. She does not wish to let the guy know. & not wanting to be a burden to him, she wrote a letter to him saying that she does not wish to wait any longer.

With that, she sent the ring back to him. In return, the guy sent millions & millions of reply, and countless of phone calls, all the girl could do, besides crying, is still crying.

The parents decided to move away, hoping that she could eventually forget everything & be happy. With a new environment, the girl learns sign language & started a new life. Telling her self everyday that she must forget the guy. One day, her friend came & told her that he's back. She asked her friend not to let him know what happened to her. Since then, there wasn't anymore news of him.

A year has passed & her friend came with an envelope, containing an invitation card for the guy's wedding. The girl was shattered. When she opened the letter, she saw her name in it instead.

When she was about to ask her friend what's going on, she saw the guy standing in front of her. He used sign language telling her "I've spent a year's time to learn sign language. Just to let you know that I've not forgotten our promise. Let me have the chance to be your voice. I Love You." With that, he slipped the ring back into her finger. The girl finally smiled.

I've read this story from another blog CREATIONS

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails..."

LOVE WITH ALL OF YOU!

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!