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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Faithful Father by Brian Doerksen
~~~Insight~~~
My birthday song. The very exact song for me today or tonight rather hehehe! Whatta beautiful song! I love calling GOD "FATHER!"
Thank you, Justine, for telling me the title of the song. hehehe! I believe that every song shared to me everyday has a purpose. Every song of praise that will touch my heart. Some of the songs here in my blog are songs shared to me by my boyfriend, my youths and friends.
My testimony for today. My life testimony, too. Oh how I love GOD's faithfulness in my life. Priceless. I will NEVER exchange it for anything or anyone in this world.
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!
Dealing with Discouragement by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Galatians 6:9
And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.
A story is told about a public auction that the devil had. As the prospective buyers assembled, they noticed Satan was selling his tools of worry, fear, lust, greed and selfishness. But off to one side, standing alone, was one well-worn tool labeled "Not for sale."
Asked to explain, the devil replied, "I can spare my other tools, but this is the most useful implement that I have. With it I can work my way deep into hearts otherwise inaccessible. It is the tool of discouragement."
What tools do we need to overcome discouragement? First, truthfulness. I've found that God is not fooled by my lofty prayers for the missionaries in Africa, when deep inside I'm hurting. God is able to handle your emotions. Be honest with yourself and God about your disappointment.
Second, pray about it. Are you discouraged about a child who rarely reaches your expectations? Tell God. Disheartened about your mate and an unresolved conflict? God knows already, but pour it out.
Third, find the source of your discouragement. Sometimes it's a goal that was not attained...again. Or the problem may be a friend's cutting remark, or the feeling that you're carrying a particularly heavy burden alone, or the lack of approval by an important person in your life.
By isolating the source of my discouragement, I often find my hope was in the wrong person or in the wrong place. Or I find my response was normal-and, because I can't quit, I've just got to work through my feelings of wanting to toss in the towel.
Fourth, with a heart of faith look beyond your circumstances and your emotions to a God who will renew you day by day. Realize that God uses hardship to perfect our faith (see Rom. 5:1-10). God promises that we'll one day reap if we don't grow weary.
Prayer:
Get on your knees and pray that neither of you would grow weary and lose heart.
Discuss: What is causing discouragement for you right now? Which of the tools do you need to use to combat discouragement?
And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.
A story is told about a public auction that the devil had. As the prospective buyers assembled, they noticed Satan was selling his tools of worry, fear, lust, greed and selfishness. But off to one side, standing alone, was one well-worn tool labeled "Not for sale."
Asked to explain, the devil replied, "I can spare my other tools, but this is the most useful implement that I have. With it I can work my way deep into hearts otherwise inaccessible. It is the tool of discouragement."
What tools do we need to overcome discouragement? First, truthfulness. I've found that God is not fooled by my lofty prayers for the missionaries in Africa, when deep inside I'm hurting. God is able to handle your emotions. Be honest with yourself and God about your disappointment.
Second, pray about it. Are you discouraged about a child who rarely reaches your expectations? Tell God. Disheartened about your mate and an unresolved conflict? God knows already, but pour it out.
Third, find the source of your discouragement. Sometimes it's a goal that was not attained...again. Or the problem may be a friend's cutting remark, or the feeling that you're carrying a particularly heavy burden alone, or the lack of approval by an important person in your life.
By isolating the source of my discouragement, I often find my hope was in the wrong person or in the wrong place. Or I find my response was normal-and, because I can't quit, I've just got to work through my feelings of wanting to toss in the towel.
Fourth, with a heart of faith look beyond your circumstances and your emotions to a God who will renew you day by day. Realize that God uses hardship to perfect our faith (see Rom. 5:1-10). God promises that we'll one day reap if we don't grow weary.
Prayer:
Get on your knees and pray that neither of you would grow weary and lose heart.
Discuss: What is causing discouragement for you right now? Which of the tools do you need to use to combat discouragement?
My Birthday isn't over YET!!!
I was going to 'skype' with my honey earlier. That was my perfect plan for my birthday and give him a wonderful surprise. BUT it didn't go the way I wanted it to be. I've discerned it somehow. I went home late for skyping and very sad.
I cried for a while. Tried to cheer myself up and encourage myself. I've discerned that GOD still has a few hours left to make up with the lost and wasted time I had at the store.
I just tried to make 'Monte Cristo' sandwiches for dinner to divert the mind. Bad to good. I chose happiness over doom. I enjoyed being busy with what I love doing as a career. But then, I also failed at that for tonight.
Before we get to the top, we undergo trials. We undergo failures.
I wasn't going to give up finding the happiness GOD has intended for me to have for my birthday. I still declare VICTORY!!!
When dinner came, I had my favorite spaghetti (my mom's recipe that she handed down to me). Also, seeing my sister enjoy the 'Monte Cristo' sandwiches made me happy. Seeing how she appreciated it. All throughout the day, I've noticed how my teen sister has been on my side (my kakampi). My mom also tried to make me happy about what I made. I said the sandwiches were 'fake' hahaha! My dad was silent. Just wanted to eat and eat whatever is on the table hahaha! And, I had my favorite pineapple juice (my own unsweetened mix). To top it off, I had Smores Chocolate cake! My favorite flavor for cakes is chocolate. Yum yum yum! It also had caramel on it. I love caramel, too!
Basically, the food I had for dinner made me happy. I'm so shallow, huh? hahaha!
Oh well..GOD is not yet done with you! If your morning was ruined and you felt so upset, GOD still have the afternoon..if not the afternoon, HE still owns your evening! Do not give up on believing for brighter days. HE is always with you.
GOD promised us a beautiful eternal life.
My beautiful devotions for today:
2 Timothy 2:1-26
1You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 3Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 5Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained. 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11Here is a trustworthy saying:
If we died with him,
we will also live with him;
12if we endure,
we will also reign with him.
If we disown him,
he will also disown us;
13if we are faithless,
he will remain faithful,
for he cannot disown himself.
A Workman Approved by God
14Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 16Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 17Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18who have wandered away from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. 19Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his,"[a] and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
20In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
22Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
For all the (pre)believers who don't treat us nicely, let us pray for them. Whatever was done to me, I still choose to love GOD and to love HIS people. Forgive and forget. GOD's grace is enough. These are GOD's instructions for all of us. Let us apply it.
I received a wonderful prayer in my email from Ate Cheryl. It made me cry. I'll share it.
Dear God:
The lady reading this
is beautiful, classy and
strong and I love her.
Help her live her life to the fullest.
Please promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations.
Help her shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love.
Protect her at all times, lift her up when she needs you the most
and let her know when she walks with you;
She will always be safe.
I'd like to acknowledge my ever loving and loyal boyfriend who has been undeniably patient with me. Thank you for being strong when I'm weak. I needed that and still do. I really appreciate it! I'm sorry for being such a failure/problem at times. Please forgive me.
May you enjoy your birthdays to the fullest! GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS AS HE WILL ALWAYS BE! GOD REMEMBERS HIS PROMISES FOR YOU. IF IT SEEMS THAT HE DOESN'T, REMIND HIM JUST LIKE WHAT KING HEZEKIAH DID. ONE OF MY FAVORITE STORIES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.
Here is Hezekiah's story -> 2 Kings 20:1-20
ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!
P.U.S.H.
When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!
I cried for a while. Tried to cheer myself up and encourage myself. I've discerned that GOD still has a few hours left to make up with the lost and wasted time I had at the store.
I just tried to make 'Monte Cristo' sandwiches for dinner to divert the mind. Bad to good. I chose happiness over doom. I enjoyed being busy with what I love doing as a career. But then, I also failed at that for tonight.
Before we get to the top, we undergo trials. We undergo failures.
I wasn't going to give up finding the happiness GOD has intended for me to have for my birthday. I still declare VICTORY!!!
When dinner came, I had my favorite spaghetti (my mom's recipe that she handed down to me). Also, seeing my sister enjoy the 'Monte Cristo' sandwiches made me happy. Seeing how she appreciated it. All throughout the day, I've noticed how my teen sister has been on my side (my kakampi). My mom also tried to make me happy about what I made. I said the sandwiches were 'fake' hahaha! My dad was silent. Just wanted to eat and eat whatever is on the table hahaha! And, I had my favorite pineapple juice (my own unsweetened mix). To top it off, I had Smores Chocolate cake! My favorite flavor for cakes is chocolate. Yum yum yum! It also had caramel on it. I love caramel, too!
Basically, the food I had for dinner made me happy. I'm so shallow, huh? hahaha!
Oh well..GOD is not yet done with you! If your morning was ruined and you felt so upset, GOD still have the afternoon..if not the afternoon, HE still owns your evening! Do not give up on believing for brighter days. HE is always with you.
GOD promised us a beautiful eternal life.
My beautiful devotions for today:
2 Timothy 2:1-26
1You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 3Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 5Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained. 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
11Here is a trustworthy saying:
If we died with him,
we will also live with him;
12if we endure,
we will also reign with him.
If we disown him,
he will also disown us;
13if we are faithless,
he will remain faithful,
for he cannot disown himself.
A Workman Approved by God
14Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 16Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 17Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18who have wandered away from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. 19Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his,"[a] and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."
20In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
22Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
For all the (pre)believers who don't treat us nicely, let us pray for them. Whatever was done to me, I still choose to love GOD and to love HIS people. Forgive and forget. GOD's grace is enough. These are GOD's instructions for all of us. Let us apply it.
I received a wonderful prayer in my email from Ate Cheryl. It made me cry. I'll share it.
Dear God:
The lady reading this
is beautiful, classy and
strong and I love her.
Help her live her life to the fullest.
Please promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations.
Help her shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love.
Protect her at all times, lift her up when she needs you the most
and let her know when she walks with you;
She will always be safe.
I'd like to acknowledge my ever loving and loyal boyfriend who has been undeniably patient with me. Thank you for being strong when I'm weak. I needed that and still do. I really appreciate it! I'm sorry for being such a failure/problem at times. Please forgive me.
May you enjoy your birthdays to the fullest! GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS AS HE WILL ALWAYS BE! GOD REMEMBERS HIS PROMISES FOR YOU. IF IT SEEMS THAT HE DOESN'T, REMIND HIM JUST LIKE WHAT KING HEZEKIAH DID. ONE OF MY FAVORITE STORIES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.
Here is Hezekiah's story -> 2 Kings 20:1-20
ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!
P.U.S.H.
When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!
Birthday
Very sad day.
Want to know why?
One of the employees at OCTAGON (Nepo Mall Dagupan) insulted me (their customer) and they never heard anything from me. They all picked on me. One girl employee was even forcing me to buy another product in exchange of their product that is not working in my computer. To think, I NEVER used their product. I bought it yesterday. It didn't work on my computer. Silly product. It was written on the box that it's a Mac compatible but the CD installer doesn't have a file compatible for a Macintosh. They didn't have anything similar to it that's Mac compatible so they insisted for me to get something different. I don't want to waste my money on something that I don't need so I told the cashier that I don't need anything but that. They got mad at me and gave back my money. And they made me wait for 1 hour staring at nothing. They didn't even offer me a seat. I was standing in their store for 1 hour.
I am stating all of these to make others realize and to learn not to treat others rudely everyday. Whether you're a believer or not. Respect your customers if you're working in a Customer Service related job.
I've learned something from it. I've learned to always treat everyone nicely coz you'll never know whose birthday it is for the day. I still am glad I have GOD but really I felt so alone. They ruined my day and they don't even know it's my birthday. I even cried in the store coz I was thinking it is my birthday and they treated me rudely. I admit that I can get emotional when I am disrespected but I know that my GOD will still be faithful to me. Our GOD will avenge for us. Now, I'm letting go of my anger and disappointment.
Ephesians 4:26-27
"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.
LESSON: TREAT EVERYONE NICELY COZ YOU'LL NEVER KNOW IF THE PERSON YOU'RE INTERACTING WITH IS CELEBRATING HIS/HER BIRTHDAY!
Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.
GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! WHAT BELIEVERS HAVE IS THE HEART OF JOY AND PEACE THAT ONLY GOD CAN GIVE! I PRAISE GOD FOR THIS UGLY INCIDENT IN MY LIFE! GOD MAKES MY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL!
SPECIAL THANKS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO GREETED ME ON MY BIRTHDAY: Cody (12:02am), My future in-laws (Tito John and Tita Merrilee), My family, Tita Myra, Ninang Leja, Jergens (12:03am), Tito Ferds, Tita Beth, Geo, Karen, Weene, JR, Janet, Zeus, Pastora Girlie, Kuya Israel, Cathy, Jerevy, Justine, Kim, Andrew, Ate Leigh, Elisha, Nonie.
I thank GOD for working in my youths. HE answered my prayers with a good outcome.
ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!
P.U.S.H.
When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!
Want to know why?
One of the employees at OCTAGON (Nepo Mall Dagupan) insulted me (their customer) and they never heard anything from me. They all picked on me. One girl employee was even forcing me to buy another product in exchange of their product that is not working in my computer. To think, I NEVER used their product. I bought it yesterday. It didn't work on my computer. Silly product. It was written on the box that it's a Mac compatible but the CD installer doesn't have a file compatible for a Macintosh. They didn't have anything similar to it that's Mac compatible so they insisted for me to get something different. I don't want to waste my money on something that I don't need so I told the cashier that I don't need anything but that. They got mad at me and gave back my money. And they made me wait for 1 hour staring at nothing. They didn't even offer me a seat. I was standing in their store for 1 hour.
I am stating all of these to make others realize and to learn not to treat others rudely everyday. Whether you're a believer or not. Respect your customers if you're working in a Customer Service related job.
I've learned something from it. I've learned to always treat everyone nicely coz you'll never know whose birthday it is for the day. I still am glad I have GOD but really I felt so alone. They ruined my day and they don't even know it's my birthday. I even cried in the store coz I was thinking it is my birthday and they treated me rudely. I admit that I can get emotional when I am disrespected but I know that my GOD will still be faithful to me. Our GOD will avenge for us. Now, I'm letting go of my anger and disappointment.
Ephesians 4:26-27
"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.
LESSON: TREAT EVERYONE NICELY COZ YOU'LL NEVER KNOW IF THE PERSON YOU'RE INTERACTING WITH IS CELEBRATING HIS/HER BIRTHDAY!
Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.
GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! WHAT BELIEVERS HAVE IS THE HEART OF JOY AND PEACE THAT ONLY GOD CAN GIVE! I PRAISE GOD FOR THIS UGLY INCIDENT IN MY LIFE! GOD MAKES MY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL!
SPECIAL THANKS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO GREETED ME ON MY BIRTHDAY: Cody (12:02am), My future in-laws (Tito John and Tita Merrilee), My family, Tita Myra, Ninang Leja, Jergens (12:03am), Tito Ferds, Tita Beth, Geo, Karen, Weene, JR, Janet, Zeus, Pastora Girlie, Kuya Israel, Cathy, Jerevy, Justine, Kim, Andrew, Ate Leigh, Elisha, Nonie.
I thank GOD for working in my youths. HE answered my prayers with a good outcome.
ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!
P.U.S.H.
When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!
Friday, November 14, 2008
GOD's Undying Favor
Image © Cody Lee HoweI was so overwhelmed this morning in a good way.
I felt bad though because GOD remains faithful even when I am unfaithful at times.
I felt bad because GOD deserves all the best things from me.
Yesterday, I kept on thinking how I could ever pay my bookstore bill because my due is until tomorrow. Our work pay was postponed so I only have enough money to buy 'something' (update soon) for someone which I had been saving on. Also, I wanted to help my mom so much with her bills. I never stopped thinking about it.
Yesterday, my godmother sent me a text saying she sent me something that's why she gave me her address and phone number. I slept thinking that maybe she sent my Bible. When I woke up this morning, I saw there were 2 text messages in my phone. One informing me that I have to go to Western Union and pick up my surprise money. What a pleasant surprise! I just kept on crying and thanking GOD for HIS faithfulness. I am very grateful for my godmother. GOD used her to bless me. It was really unexpected.
Even though you have nothing, make it a point to give your tithes.
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.
GOD loves a cheerful giver. Even if it's just 25 centavos, if given from the heart, GOD will appreciate it.
I also know why GOD has provided for that certain bookstore bill. If you want to know why, ask me. hahaha!
I felt like I don't deserve the blessings HE has been giving me because of my unfaithfulness at times but HIS favor upon me is eternal and as I opened my Bible for my morning devotions, this is what's written...
2 Timothy 1:3-18
Encouragement to Be Faithful
3I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 6For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.8So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. 12That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.
13What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 14Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.
15You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
16May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. 17On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he searched hard for me until he found me. 18May the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day! You know very well in how many ways he helped me in Ephesus.
Your faith is sometimes tested and if that happens, know that GOD is ever faithful. GOD will always remember your faithfulness and what JESUS did on the Cross.
I was truly amazed when I saw the title of my devotional Scriptures. GOD is faithful for encouraging me to be faithful. GOD is full of grace that's why HE gave JESUS. Also, GOD asks us to testify. Testify HIS good works in our lives.
GOD's Promise for you:
"Before they call I will answer;
while they are still speaking I will hear."
Never doubt GOD's power. You may worry a little. But always remember that GOD has a reason for everything. HIS answers for your prayers don't depend on your doubts or unbelief nor from your past mistakes. It all depends on HIS plans for you. GOD only wants what's BEST for you. GOD LOVES YOU WITH ALL OF HIM!
2 Timothy 2:13
"if we are faithless,
He will remain faithful,
for He cannot disown himself."
Special thanks: To my ninang Aleja Good...we've never really been together and bonded but you're a wonderful ninang to me...you truly are a second parent to me..you are one of my blessings from GOD!
GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!
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!
Funny and Weird
Image © Cody Lee HoweAs we know Filipinos have a daily routine of pooping everyday. Well, at least, that's what I know. hahaha!
I always have the routine of pooping everyday in the morning. Sometimes, I miss it because of the morning rush. I don't want to do it in the evening so sometimes I have to wait til the next morning just to poo. hehehe!
There are times when the poo becomes hard already. hahaha!
The only solution I have is pray and do worship while sitting on the toilet bowl. This may seem inappropriate to talk about but as we should all know, we can worship EVERYWHERE.
Amazingly, I do not give up and the poo just seems to push its way out. I believe that it is GOD's Hands working in me. In my life. In every aspect of my life.
Just a weird fact about me. hehehe!
Next time you have a hard time pooping, worship GOD.
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!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Missing Piece
Image from acclaim images. Photo owned by Verna Bice. Check Verna's website at Absolute Stock Photo.I was reading an article and it said something about GOD starting the Bible with marriage in Genesis and ending It with marriage in Revelation.
A revelation GOD has revealed to me for how many times now is about how Eve was brought to Adam in Genesis 2:18-23.
Before that was revealed to me several times after I prayed for a question, our youth pastor (Kuya Israel) told me about how he doesn't believe that the guy should be looking because the first marriage in the Bible speaks that the woman was brought to the man. Though for some, it is not the situation but it is not considered 'wrong marriage.'
I'd like to share a few quotes from the article I've just read last night that has been sitting in my desktop for so long now. hehehe! I was waiting for the right time to read it.
"GOD's the One who can make you into the right kind of husband or wife - the kind that pleases HIM." ~David Egner
"The woman was brought to the man to fulfill him - to rescue him from his aloneness." ~David Egner
As a comparable helper, Eve was Adam's qualified, corresponding partner. GOD made her to be a suitable friend and companion to the man. She was, as Charles Swindoll described it, the "missing piece in the puzzle of his life." ~David Egner
Let's discuss the quotes one by one.
First quote: To all married couples, divorce is never the solution especially for Christians. And I know some couples who had withstand 'cheating' and gone through it and GOD used their marriages to bless others by encouraging them to go on whatever happens. I know a couple who is very close to me wherein the man cheated on his wife several times. Not only once. He even had a child with a prostitute but the wife never gave up on praying for her husband. After so many years in bondage, GOD delivered the man. Now, he is a faithful man of GOD.
For all the singles out there, only GOD can make you the right husband/wife. He will correct you, encourage you, convict you and give you as many revelations you need just so you'll know HIS Perfect Will for your life but of course that Will will remain unperceived forever.
1 Corinthians 2:9
However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him"
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."
Second quote: Women are never the weaker partner in a way that men could look down on them as slaves. As GOD stated in HIS Word, GOD made the man a helper for him. The Hebrew term for helper is azer. You can read another article entitled "Woman: Man's Helper or Slave?" Every man longs for a lifetime partner who will be with him til the end of time. GOD planted that natural desire in each one of us. Marriage is a good thing as what I believe. It is how you handle it.
Third quote: One of my most desired revelations. When I've read "missing piece" in that article, I was simply amazed and thoughts came tumbling in my mind.
Genesis 2:21-22
"So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, He took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib He had taken out of the man, and He brought her to the man."
My personal testimony:
GOD had isolated Cody for the very reason of letting him grow in character. For letting him grow in CHRIST. He kind of isolated himself from the world for a few years (deep sleep). And while he was growing in GOD, he desired for a partner and prayed for her. He posted his profile online in a Christian site. I messaged him first. I thought his pics were very adorable. hehehe! Still do. Out of all the possible missing pieces in the world, GOD chose a girl who is as far as 8,000 miles to bring to Cody. GOD chose me. I am blessed that GOD chose me. I am Cody's missing piece. No one else will do.
Other love stories:
This morning, I've read the wonderful story of Abigail's discernment in a book entitled Building Blocks of Biblical Character by Charles R. Swindoll. But I am not going to talk about her gift of discernment. hahaha! Nabal was Abigail's husband but he was a worthless man. Nabal means fool. To shorten the story, Nabal became David's enemy after guarding Nabal's territory. David was about to avenge, when Abigail pleaded for her husband's neck and made a feast for David. She called herself 'maidservant' six times and called David 'my lord' fourteen times. After a few days, the LORD struck Nabal and he died. When David heard that Nabal was dead, he proposed to Abigail to take her as his wife. Yes I'm a hopeful romantic! hehehe! GOD brought Abigail to David. (Story in 1 Samuel 25:1-42)
A guy who was called to serve GOD named Paul grew up in a certain congregation. He longed for a partner. Meanwhile, an actress named Emily, who is a new Christian, was called to attend that congregation. She waited for GOD's Perfect Choice for her after a few heartbreaks in the past. She was given inner healing from her past by confession and submission to GOD and accepting the pain, dealing with it and surrendering it to GOD. Within a few months, she met a very cute guy (as how she described) named Paul. After a few weeks, Paul proposed to her to be his girlfriend. GOD brought Emily to Paul.
~~~~~
There are several more love stories out there. If you have a similar one, please do not hesitate to put it in my comments portion. You'll never know how far your influence can go so start encouraging others now. You can glorify GOD in the simplest ways possible. You can glorify HIM through your love stories. Always be ready to be used by GOD.
Also, all of us will seat at the judgment of GOD so please no judging of others. Do not be rude. Be happy for others. Love doesn't need a timeline. Only GOD knows when the time is right. Remember to always guard your heart though. We never chose the day when GOD called us to service. Same as love, we never chose the day of the pounding of our hearts (as if they wanted to jump out coz of excitement hehehe). Grow more in love. Grow more spiritually with your GOD-chosen partners.
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 revelation GOD has revealed to me for how many times now is about how Eve was brought to Adam in Genesis 2:18-23.
Before that was revealed to me several times after I prayed for a question, our youth pastor (Kuya Israel) told me about how he doesn't believe that the guy should be looking because the first marriage in the Bible speaks that the woman was brought to the man. Though for some, it is not the situation but it is not considered 'wrong marriage.'
I'd like to share a few quotes from the article I've just read last night that has been sitting in my desktop for so long now. hehehe! I was waiting for the right time to read it.
"GOD's the One who can make you into the right kind of husband or wife - the kind that pleases HIM." ~David Egner
"The woman was brought to the man to fulfill him - to rescue him from his aloneness." ~David Egner
As a comparable helper, Eve was Adam's qualified, corresponding partner. GOD made her to be a suitable friend and companion to the man. She was, as Charles Swindoll described it, the "missing piece in the puzzle of his life." ~David Egner
Let's discuss the quotes one by one.
First quote: To all married couples, divorce is never the solution especially for Christians. And I know some couples who had withstand 'cheating' and gone through it and GOD used their marriages to bless others by encouraging them to go on whatever happens. I know a couple who is very close to me wherein the man cheated on his wife several times. Not only once. He even had a child with a prostitute but the wife never gave up on praying for her husband. After so many years in bondage, GOD delivered the man. Now, he is a faithful man of GOD.
For all the singles out there, only GOD can make you the right husband/wife. He will correct you, encourage you, convict you and give you as many revelations you need just so you'll know HIS Perfect Will for your life but of course that Will will remain unperceived forever.
1 Corinthians 2:9
However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him"
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."
Second quote: Women are never the weaker partner in a way that men could look down on them as slaves. As GOD stated in HIS Word, GOD made the man a helper for him. The Hebrew term for helper is azer. You can read another article entitled "Woman: Man's Helper or Slave?" Every man longs for a lifetime partner who will be with him til the end of time. GOD planted that natural desire in each one of us. Marriage is a good thing as what I believe. It is how you handle it.
Third quote: One of my most desired revelations. When I've read "missing piece" in that article, I was simply amazed and thoughts came tumbling in my mind.
Genesis 2:21-22
"So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, He took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib He had taken out of the man, and He brought her to the man."
My personal testimony:
GOD had isolated Cody for the very reason of letting him grow in character. For letting him grow in CHRIST. He kind of isolated himself from the world for a few years (deep sleep). And while he was growing in GOD, he desired for a partner and prayed for her. He posted his profile online in a Christian site. I messaged him first. I thought his pics were very adorable. hehehe! Still do. Out of all the possible missing pieces in the world, GOD chose a girl who is as far as 8,000 miles to bring to Cody. GOD chose me. I am blessed that GOD chose me. I am Cody's missing piece. No one else will do.
Other love stories:
This morning, I've read the wonderful story of Abigail's discernment in a book entitled Building Blocks of Biblical Character by Charles R. Swindoll. But I am not going to talk about her gift of discernment. hahaha! Nabal was Abigail's husband but he was a worthless man. Nabal means fool. To shorten the story, Nabal became David's enemy after guarding Nabal's territory. David was about to avenge, when Abigail pleaded for her husband's neck and made a feast for David. She called herself 'maidservant' six times and called David 'my lord' fourteen times. After a few days, the LORD struck Nabal and he died. When David heard that Nabal was dead, he proposed to Abigail to take her as his wife. Yes I'm a hopeful romantic! hehehe! GOD brought Abigail to David. (Story in 1 Samuel 25:1-42)
A guy who was called to serve GOD named Paul grew up in a certain congregation. He longed for a partner. Meanwhile, an actress named Emily, who is a new Christian, was called to attend that congregation. She waited for GOD's Perfect Choice for her after a few heartbreaks in the past. She was given inner healing from her past by confession and submission to GOD and accepting the pain, dealing with it and surrendering it to GOD. Within a few months, she met a very cute guy (as how she described) named Paul. After a few weeks, Paul proposed to her to be his girlfriend. GOD brought Emily to Paul.
~~~~~
There are several more love stories out there. If you have a similar one, please do not hesitate to put it in my comments portion. You'll never know how far your influence can go so start encouraging others now. You can glorify GOD in the simplest ways possible. You can glorify HIM through your love stories. Always be ready to be used by GOD.
Also, all of us will seat at the judgment of GOD so please no judging of others. Do not be rude. Be happy for others. Love doesn't need a timeline. Only GOD knows when the time is right. Remember to always guard your heart though. We never chose the day when GOD called us to service. Same as love, we never chose the day of the pounding of our hearts (as if they wanted to jump out coz of excitement hehehe). Grow more in love. Grow more spiritually with your GOD-chosen partners.
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!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
My blessings for today
Since I couldn't think of a topic for my blessings for today, I'll just make a list of what GOD has bestowed upon me today.
1.) GOD gave me a chance to live again.
2.) GOD gave me another revelation through my devotions.
3.) GOD sent my ISP's contractors to fix my antenna just so I could use my internet again.
4.) GOD blessed me with a blossoming career in the near future.
5.) GOD gave me a beautiful day that I could spend with my family even when we were all working.
6.) GOD gave me a rewarding 'text' ministry.
7.) GOD used a friend to appreciate my ministry. HE also used me to bless her with it and to encourage her to go on with life.
8.) GOD gave me a close friend whom I can celebrate my friendship with every November.
9.) GOD gave me sisters whom I can celebrate my birthday with every November. Well, our birthdays. hahaha!
10.) GOD gave me Christian parents who never left us.
11.) GOD gifted me with HIS wisdom and discernment which should not be overused and underestimated by anyone.
12.) GOD gave me an amazing boyfriend who loves and respects me with his entire being.
13.) GOD's faithfulness is one of my best gifts in life that I celebrate each day.
14.) GOD gives me trials but HE also gives me HIS eternal grace. GOD constantly gives me HIS special favor.
15.) GOD gave me joy, peace, inner healing and deliverance. GOD gave me self-esteem because in HIS eyes, I will always be beautiful.
16.) GOD gave me a heart and discernment to obey my pastor's advice about forgiveness and formal closure. Now, I stopped dreaming of my ex. To top it off, I've been having so many dreams of my Cody every night. GOD gave me so many lessons about not grieving the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit asks you to do something, do it. Blessings will overflow. Joy and peace will be eternal.
17.) I would like to end this list with GOD's love. Without GOD, I am nothing.
Seventeen speaks of Victory! GOD is my VICTORY! These are only a few things of HIS blessings. Celebrate life and count your blessings.
BE BLESSED. BE LOVED. GOD IS WITH YOU TIL THE END OF TIME!
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!
1.) GOD gave me a chance to live again.
2.) GOD gave me another revelation through my devotions.
3.) GOD sent my ISP's contractors to fix my antenna just so I could use my internet again.
4.) GOD blessed me with a blossoming career in the near future.
5.) GOD gave me a beautiful day that I could spend with my family even when we were all working.
6.) GOD gave me a rewarding 'text' ministry.
7.) GOD used a friend to appreciate my ministry. HE also used me to bless her with it and to encourage her to go on with life.
8.) GOD gave me a close friend whom I can celebrate my friendship with every November.
9.) GOD gave me sisters whom I can celebrate my birthday with every November. Well, our birthdays. hahaha!
10.) GOD gave me Christian parents who never left us.
11.) GOD gifted me with HIS wisdom and discernment which should not be overused and underestimated by anyone.
12.) GOD gave me an amazing boyfriend who loves and respects me with his entire being.
13.) GOD's faithfulness is one of my best gifts in life that I celebrate each day.
14.) GOD gives me trials but HE also gives me HIS eternal grace. GOD constantly gives me HIS special favor.
15.) GOD gave me joy, peace, inner healing and deliverance. GOD gave me self-esteem because in HIS eyes, I will always be beautiful.
16.) GOD gave me a heart and discernment to obey my pastor's advice about forgiveness and formal closure. Now, I stopped dreaming of my ex. To top it off, I've been having so many dreams of my Cody every night. GOD gave me so many lessons about not grieving the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit asks you to do something, do it. Blessings will overflow. Joy and peace will be eternal.
17.) I would like to end this list with GOD's love. Without GOD, I am nothing.
Seventeen speaks of Victory! GOD is my VICTORY! These are only a few things of HIS blessings. Celebrate life and count your blessings.
BE BLESSED. BE LOVED. GOD IS WITH YOU TIL THE END OF TIME!
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!
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