Thank You

I use ODB as my devotion every morning, and this morning it was about giving thanks.After reading it,I started talking to God and I realized that I should really be thankful that God didn't answer some of my prayers in the past-because there are hidden motives in them.Haha! I am really thankful to where God has brought me today-because each and every day is a chance to hear from Him and to be more deeper in love with Him,whether I'm in a difficult situation or not.And I am really thankful for His plans for me tomorrow-because I know that wherever He brings me it is where I have never imagined but it is the best plan for me.

"We can make our own plans,but the Lord determines our steps."

-(Proverbs 16:9)

"You can make many plans,but the Lord's purpose will prevail."

-(Proverbs 19:21)

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

-(Jeremiah 29:11)

Hi,thank you for reading my blog!:) I hope and pray that you'll see the beauty in where you are right now in your life even though you don't see the purpose yet.I pray that you will feel God's embrace today.Be blessed and be joyful! :)

Season of Fruits

1-Oh, the joys of those who do not
    follow the advice of the wicked,
    or stand around with sinners,

    or join in with mockers.

2-But they delight in the law of the Lord,

meditating on it day and night.

3-They are like trees planted along the riverbank,

bearing fruit each season.

Their leaves never wither,

and they prosper in all they do.

-(Psalms 1:1-3)

Photo from: http://gnesiolutheran.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/psalm-1.jpg

I'm A Ninja

3 days ago,when I was already about to leave the house to go to school I became a ninja and this happened.....

HAHAHA!Okay,I really have no intention of sharing this incident,but I just had a revelation about it.Hehe!It happened all of a sudden,I didn't expect it at all.I was just going down the stairs and BOOM!I just missed ONE STEP and I already got this.HAHA!:)) This made me realize that in this life/in our walk with God,He wants us to go through ALL THE STEPS.As in STEP BY STEP,slowly but surely method and it's His process of preparing and molding us until we land on His floor.

Sometimes we think that one step is just a little step and we'll have this desire of cheating and just skip/miss it.But what we don't know is that it's the most important step that we ought to pass before that ginormous plans that God has prepared for us,and if we missed it,it can hurt us just like missing a step in the stairs.Not physically,but spiritually or emotionally.God knows His plans for us(Jeremiah 29:11) and in His right time He will respond to us and His plans shall prevail.(Isaiah 49:8) so don't go ahead of Him and miss that itsy bitsy tiny important step. :)

God has really been teaching me to appreciate those little things this season of my life and I am grateful for it even this incident.This reminded me of being joyful always and be thankful in all circumstances.(1 Thessalonians 5:16,18)

What step are you in right now?I hope and pray that you won't skip that step because it's too hard or too boring for you.Listen to what God is telling you.Be quiet and listen. :)

Only Him

Wooppsiee!I haven't done my list of the 12 things that I'm thankful for the year 2012!-.- I'm so sorry.I have to do it ASAP!:D But for tonight,I just want to share this video to you.This  brought tears to my eyes. :") 

One of my revelations during my 10 days missions to Mongolia(Yes,I went there!Haven't blogged about it too.Hee!:D) is that ONLY GOD can bring different people together.Language/Cultural barriers are nothing compared to the love of Christ that brings unity in us!His arms bond us together.HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD,RIGHT? :')  

Love Life

Hi!:)

After having a heartbreak as a turning point of my life and coming back to Jesus,LOVE LIFE is the one topic that I've been really avoiding not because I don't want to have one my own or I've already given up finding true love,but because I just know that TRUE LOVE already found me,Jesus found me.And I know that it's not yet the right time,it's not yet HIS time.You know...GUARD YOUR HEART until HIS right time comes,because the right person during the wrong time is still wrong.(Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.-Proverbs 4:23)(Naks!I really learned something!:D) 

Well,here I am right now,writing about THE topic,because I just had a very fruitful conversation with one of my life coaches.She shared stories to me about couples that really blessed,inspired and gave my heart a pinch!100% proven!!!God's hands and heart are really the perfect combination to write the best love stories.("And the "BEST AUTHOR" goes to...."*drum roll*.."GOD!"*confetti*) Hee!I realized that I should actually not avoid it,it's wisdom and very important for me to understand,be aware and be prepared so that when the right time comes,I know what to do.But at the time..GUARD THY HEART!:) We're all just like the fairytale princes and princesses.A princess would want a prince charming who would be a knight and shining armor to her.A prince charming would want to have a princess that he could feel that he's a hero,that he's the man and of course,the charming. And yes,we literally want to have our own "Once upon a time..." and "They lived happily ever after..." Right?:) 

*Tick Tock Tick Tock* Oh yeah!The time is running,and you're singing "WHERE IS SHE,WHERE IS SHE?" or "WHERE IS HE?WHERE IS HE?" but you know what? "The Bible records God's 'delays',many of which seem at the time to be inexplicable from our point of view. Yet every delay flows from the depths of His wisdom and love. If nothing else, delay, if we accept it, can produce the quieter virtues-humility, patience, endurance, and persistence- qualities that are often the last to be learned. God is waiting while His purposes are achieved. Then, at the right moment, He will intercede. God is never in a hurry, but He is always on time."-(Our Daily Bread,10/20/12)

Yeah,I want to have my own love story too.When my coach was telling those stories,I got teary eyed.SERIOUSLY!My heart was screaming "GOD,I WANT TO HAVE THAT KIND OF MAN.A MAN AFTER YOUR OWN HEART THAT WOULD REALLY LOVE ME NEXT TO YOU.I WANT MY OWN LOVE STORY." Haha!But of course,I know that it's really not yet the right time for me to have that "little thing called LOVE".HAHAHA!(Parang movie lang ha):)) For the past months,God has been really sweet to remind me, "Anak,tayo munang dalawa.Akin ka muna." *kilig*!I've been really really really learning so much lately,God has been so patient,merciful,gracious and loving.As in WOW!How many times I've failed,HE HASN'T LET GO OF ME. :) All I know now is that let's not rush that LOVE,when THIS LOVE that is so TRUE and UNCONDITIONAL started years ago and THIS LOVE will last forever." The Lord appeared to us in the past,saying:“I have loved you with an everlasting love."-(Jeremiah 31:3) 

I just really believe that when we trust God and put Him first,everything else will follow.(But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.-Matthew 6:33) and He knows the deepest desires of our hearts so just delight in Him(Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.-Psalm 37:4) :) 

And for the LADIES,"God makes her secure forever."-(Psalm 48:8)

Don't worry,TRUE LOVE still exists.With the right person and in HIS right time.Be secure in God's unending and unfailing love. :) Study hard.Spend time with family.Honor God.Make Disciples.Be deeper in love with God.FOCUS.And you'll just be surprised on what awaits you!:) YAHAAYY!!! But seriously,I just really want to share that when you have Jesus in your heart,you will not even feel that YOU'RE ALONE.He fills every part and corner of your heart.So don't be afraid.Jesus is the best LOVE LIFE that you could ever have :) 

Let's Go!Le-go!

I'm one of those kids who really enjoyed solving the puzzles and building something instead of reading and the best toy for that would be Lego!Well,until now..I'd love to play with it,it's just too makalat.Lagot ako kay mama.HAHA!As a kid,I felt like just putting the Lego pieces together would already create a very beautiful building.Feeling ko ang galing galing ko na noon.HAHA!Just like these examples. :))

But now...There are so many amazing people who created these things.From cars to airplanes to buildings to cities to fashion and the list goes on.It's just...simply amazing!:D

I just really want to share this amazing revelation that I had yesterday. :) 

We're like Lego pieces that God has built, but there are times wherein He needs to rebuild us to add more pieces that will make us stronger,steadier,and more beautiful. And there are also times wherein He will take away pieces that are not useful anymore.But either way,He is the Builder and He knows what He is doing,that's why when that happens we just need to be still and know that He is God,our Creator,and the result will be much much much better than before. :) So I hope and pray that "Today,when you hear his voice,do not harden your hearts."-(Hebrews 3:7) Let us listen to His voice,let us trust Him and let Him "cut off every branch that bears no fruit,while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes,so that it will be even more fruitful."-(John 15:2) Let Him mold us and rebuild us and "let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles,and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.Let us fix our eyes on Jesus."-(Hebrews 12:1,2)

C'mon!!LE-GO,Children of God!:) LE-GO!!:D

When We Are Expecting For Big Things

Most of the time,we get annoyed when SMALL things are there in front of us,because we always want to receive BIG things.That's the truth,right?Every once in awhile,God will remind me to be always thankful in every single thing that He's doing in my life,whether it's big or small.He will always tell me to be joyful and just FOCUS on Him no matter what the situation is.

Today,God reminded me again when I found this quote in my notes.It was from the movie Amazing Grace.And yes!Those small things that God is doing in my life will surely mold me to the big things that He's gonna show me!I don't know when...Maybe later,maybe tomorrow,maybe next week or next month,all I know is that I can trust Him. :) I believe that it's one of the molding process wherein God will stretch our faith in Him, if we will remain faithful and obedient even if there are no beautiful storms from Him.He will fill us through those drips.So look beyond those little things that are happening in your life!Be thankful and pray that God may open your eyes and heart to see what He's up to!:) You'll be surprised with His answer!:) Let's be faithful in this drizzle season!:) Let's pray together!Okay?:) Let's go!:D 

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."-(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."-(Romans 12:12)

"Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,

though the olive crop fails

    and the fields produce no food, 
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
I will be joyful in God my Savior."
-(Habakkuk 3:17-18)

He Unveiled Me For His Purpose

Lesson I Got From A Game

I got this game from my dichi and at first I was like "AYAW KONG MAGLARO NIYAN." Then she kept on bugging me and telling me to download it and she'll play it for me.HAHA!To make the long story short,I ended up downloading it and now I am really having fun playing it.HAHA!It's like Sims!Oh,I love Sims and I miss playing that game!:))

You see that green Snoopy money?The problem is...I need more of it...

...to expand my Snoopy Fair and to buy these things.

And another problem is...I have to earn those green Snoopy money,and I've been waiting for how many days to earn more.Well,I could actually just buy Snoopy money but it will cost me REAL MONEY.Hahaha!=)))

ANG LAKI BA NG PROBLEMA KO?!HAHAHA!=))) Pinagtatawanan na ako ni Snoopy.Huhuhu!>.<

Okay,my point is...This game is testing my patience!:)) O diba?God is so cute!Even sa game like this,He's speaking!:) I'm just learning to open my ears and listen to Him and obey. I'm actually really tempted to buy Snoopy money.BUT!!!Why should I?!I should just wait until I earn enough of it.I'm just gonna waste REAL MONEY.HAHA!:)) PATIENCE STRETCHING!\:D/ Thank God for this revelation,I know that He will use this for me to learn and grow. :)

"We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised."-(Hebrews 6:12)

"Therefore,as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."-(Colossians 3:12)