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No Pain too Great

Yesterday, I think, was not my day. I received bad news about my ministry in our church, about our enrollment for second semester, and some misunderstanding with my siblings. Those things totally messed me up, I felt so upset and it just hurt me deep inside. I almost lost out of control of everything that is happening. It felt like giving up and wanting to escape from all the situations. I wanted to shout and cry out loud to relieve the burden I’m carrying. It’s too heavy to carry alone; I don’t know what I’m going to do and there was no any idea or solution that came into my mind.

Then, I allow minutes to calm myself. After calming myself, I rushed into Prayers, talking to God every hurt that I am feeling at that time. Then God lead me into a realization not to lose my hope, never ever give up, believe the impossible, and always trust and have faith on Him. He also spoke to me through His Word found in 1 Peter 4:12-13, it says,

"Do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ. So that you may overjoyed when His glory is revealed."

These verses encouraged and taught me that there’s no suffering too painful that God cannot feel it with us and no trial so great that He cannot deliver us from it. He is with us through our sadness, pain and desolation. He hears our cries and answers our prayers in amazing ways that fill us with joy. And His compassion breathes new possibilities into our impossible situations.

Despite the situations that I’m going through, God proves to me that He is enough and He is faithful to His promises.

Regarding my ministry in our church, I believe that God will make a revival and will touch the hearts of every youth in our church. I know he will help me, He will help us. (Sorry for not mentioning the problems itself, it’s just too personal and I want to respect the people involved.)

Regarding my siblings, I know that it was a challenge for us to strengthen our relationship and to change our negative attitudes that will hindrance us for having a healthy relationship. I wanted to Thank God for their lives because through them I’m learning to change my weaknesses.

Last, is regarding my study. It’s hard for me to say what I’m going through. I can’t disclose myself about this matter. I think until now it’s hard for me to accept it. But the good thing is I know that God will never leave me, He will be right beside me every step of the way. I don’t know what the future holds but I know that He holds my future. So instead of stressing myself and worrying about it day and night, I just let God make a way for me. I know He will, I just have to believe.

           

                  

I know that I’m not a kind of person who shares to other people the problems that I’m going through. Instead, I just keep myself quiet and try to act and pretend that everything’s alright. But thanks for this blog, because I had a chance to share what’s going on in my life. It’s also a relieve sharing few things about my situation right now.  I know that there are people who are willing to read my blog and will encourage me through their heartwarming comments.

God bless you! 

I'm In Love with YOU...

                      

Words & Music by Kari Jobe | Klaus Kuehn 

   

Can I sing You a song

Can I pour out my heart 

To say Your love is healing me 

Just a glimpse of Your grace 

And my whole world is changed 

Forever and completely 

                                                                                                                                                                

 I’m in love with You 

I’m in love with You 

I’m in love with You 

I’m in love with You Redeemed, made whole 

    By the love that You have poured out over my soul 

Restored, I am made new Father You only You

this song touches my heart and soul,  especially during tough times. 

truly, God's grace is enough to cover all the pain and hardships of everyday life.

His Love makes my heart grow strong and His faithfulness gives me all that i need.

I keep on Falling in love with the Lord, Jesus Christ. 

To Him be all Glory! 

Happy Weekend, friends. 

Jesus Loves Me - Hillsong kids

I will never be the same
I have found the love
No heart could frame

I will never be alone
I have found a peace
That stills my soul

Oh I believe
The King of heaven
Died for me

Jesus loves me
Jesus loves me
And this I Know
Jesus loves me
Jesus loves me

I'll forever sing Your song
Blessed be the Lord
Almighty God

And I will never be so moved
Knowing I am held
And raised with You

If I speak in tongues of angels
Of this world
If understand
Your mystery
But have not love
What have I got?

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I love this song! 

it reminds me of my Sunday School memories when i was just a little kid. 

whenever I'm watching this video i almost tear up, because  i know  that Jesus Christ really loves each little child in this world.

now, I'm glad to say that I'm one of the sunday school teacher in our church (the same church i grew up attending Sunday School).

and i know God is using me to inspire and to teach the little kids. 

all Glory to God! 

Singleness is a gift from God.

It is a gift from God because this is the stage where HE wants us to focus on Him and grow in our Faith, thus making us mature enough to handle true Love.

Many young people today hurry up to be in a romantic relationship.

Don't hurry. God's idea of relationship is a lifetime commitment (Marriage).

entering into a commitment calls for maturity in all aspects.

That's why HE wants us to remain single until we're ready to be permanently joined with the person HE has chosen for us.

Remember, fruit ripened in the wrong time is bitter or sour.

God has made each season beautiful in its own time.

therefore, Singleness is a beautiful stage. 

I'm glad being in this beautiful stage!

get together.

last night.....

Instant Spaghetti, Shrimp Siomai, Fries, Coke

Me and Liam (new friend) cooking.

finished product. :P

 Me and James. 

 Liam and James.

my "Ate" (Sister) washed the dishes? can't believe. lol. 

Me and James with Minnie (q gift from James)

it was also my Post-Birthday Celebration. So much fun to be with these friends. :)

here's another super fun and super lol photos of us. 

this photo looks like a horror. :)

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I'm so happy and so blessed that night. thank you for my friend James for having us in his place and for providing the food. I'm looking forward for more get together and bonding moments with them. :)

twenteen.

08.14.11. surprise celebration at Church. simple celebration with my family. Unexpected gifts. Heartwarming messages. overwhelming birthday greetings. post-Birthday celebration.  

these are some of the random things that happened on my most awaited Birthday. most waited?, because that was my 20th Birthday and I really had to say goodbye to my teenage years. how time flies, I can't believe I'm already 20,  I feel I'm "Twenteen" haha. :)

I was so overwhelmed and so blessed with all the birthday greetings, surprises, unexpected gifts I've received. I only prayed to God that my birthday would just be a happy one. 
 i never requested to Him what i want to received  and what i want to experienced on my birthday. but God is really good, He just simply knew what i wanted. He simply moved in such a way that would really touch and make my heart happy. He truly knows the deepest desires of my heart. 

here are some of the gifts I've received..

Thank you for the people who gave me these lovely gifts. :)

last Sunday evening my church mates surprise me a simple Birthday celebration. i really don't expected that they planned something for me. each one of them gave me a heartwarming message. I was so touched and so blessed by all their messages. I almost tear up, because of the joy in my heart at that time. 

after the surprise celeb. at church, i had a simple celebration with my family. my mother was the one who cooked the food. we ate and had fun together. 

Thank God for my family, because they are always there for me. 

most of all, I praise and I thank the Lord for making my birthday such an extra special one. every year, He allowed me to experience the unexpected happenings. that's why my heart is full of joy until now. 

now that I'll be facing the new Chapter and stage of my life, I really want to live it to the fullest, serve God more and more, Glorify Him through my acts and words, let people know that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, Share His word to the believers and unbelievers,  Pursue my goals, fulfill my ambitions for my family, and live life one step at a time. 

I am who I am now because of the people who taught and encouraged me how to value each and every single detail of my life. To my family who never leaves me. Most especially for my creator and savior who taught me and made me feel the true meaning of life and love. 

20 years of God's Grace and Faithfulness. 

I'm soooo Blessed. 

goodbye July, hello August...

 I can't imagined it is already August. 

I have many expectations for this month (many to mention) :)

well, I'm so excited and so happy because August is really my favorite month. 

guess why?

because this month I will be celebrating my Birthday. 

Every year I'm waiting for this time of my life, 'cause for me it is so important and so special.

I'm also glad to receive greetings and gifts(i wish) from my family and friends.

there are 13 days left before I say goodbye to teenage life and yes, I'll be facing the new chapter of my life. 

sure thing its gonna be fun and full of adventures.

for now, I'll just savor the few days left being a teen. 

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF 

(Pictures: from Tumblr)

NORWAY is really close to my heart

i was so shock when i heard, read, and watched the news about the Norway Massacre. i almost teared up when i saw the pictures and read the details about the massacre. until now I'm so affected about terrible experienced they've had. 

Norway is really close to my heart.

since grade 1, I am recipient and sponsor child of Norwegian Christian Organization Norwegian Missionary Alliance Philippines. My older sister was also a recipient before and now she is already a Teacher.

Norway is really one of the richest countries in the world that's why it is a great pleasure for them to help other less fortunate people. I'm glad that Philippines is one of the countries they chose. 

I've also met some Norwegian people and had a chance to talk and share my life with them.

I've also been in a youth camp held by the organization where I've met Christian Youth from Norway. 

The Norwegian people are really nice, humble and compassionate.

I'm so blessed hearing their stories about how blessed they are in their country. Norway is really one of the beautiful countries I've known. If I would be given a chance to live in one country in this world, i would choose Norway. 

I want to meet the people who help me and my sister in our studies. i want to personally thank them for what impact and difference they made in our lives. not just in our lives but to all the Filipino children they helped and continually helping. 

my Sponsor used to send me letters, and I'd love to read those letters all over again. I just thank the Lord for the privileged and opportunity He had given me. I do hope I would have a chance to meet them sometime here on earth, if not maybe in heaven where we can rejoice together.

I'm praying for their Country especially now that they are undergoing a big tragedy in their lives. all i can do now is to pray for them. 
condolence for all the victims and families...




I don't know what's in the mind of the man who did the massacre.
normal people will not do something like what he did.


check out these links to have more info about the massacre:
Norway grieving after bombing and island massacre

Tragedy in Norway

Let's us pray for them...

a blessed Friday.