Friday, December 30, 2016

Grandpa Fought For Us (Spiritually)


This was a very special Bible study because my grandpa called us to have a bible study, but we didn't want to do it. Lolo once cried when we refused because he wanted us so much to be closer to God. He asked us about our salvation here, and how God loves us. I shared him with Him what happened to me about how I found that God loves me very much through a prophetic message from a worship leader in TJF.

Now, I understand. My grandpa might have been worried, and felt lonely when he found himself going to church alone because we transferred to TJF. Back then, I didn't know what happened. I just went with my cousins because I was enjoying the companionship and events at church. 

Still, Lo, your efforts, and prayers were never wasted. We are back with God, and I am now sharing & inherited the burden you had with us. For the whole family to go back to their first love, and that is with God. I love you, Lolo & Lola ko!

Craving Granted By God


Lately, I have been silently craving to eat at Greenwich but didn't get to do it, either because out of budget or the long line of people ordering. It comes in my mind whenever I pass by their store in NCCC.

Today, my brunch is.
Thank you, Lord! Small lang pero I feel loved by You.
Thank you po, Tita! :)

My Daughter RLP



니가 있는 곳에 나도 함께 할게..
니가 가는 곳에 나도 함께 갈게..
널 위해서 매일 웃고
널 위해서 기도하고..
니 생각에 잠들고
널 부르며 눈을 떠..
내 옆에서 지켜주고
내 옆에서 감싸주는..
넌 나의 천국인걸..

You’re my only one way..
오직 너를 원해
내가 니 곁에 있음에 감사해..
You’re the only one babe..
힘든 세상 속에 사랑을 알게 해준
너 하나로 나는 행복해..
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
우리 함께라면
we will never cry never never cry

Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
영원히 둘이서 never gonna be alone..

[Ailee(에일리) _ Heaven MV]

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Another Lesson Learned About Prayer

Last December 23, the city was pretty busy so traffic was all over Davao. After I ate dinner with my younger sister/friend, Jojit, we specifically went to Felcris Centrale to do our groceries because it's closest to Matina. But even there, traffic was heavy. At around 6:00 pm, I needed to go home because my classes start at 7 pm. I had to use a shortcut to get to Magallanes so I can ride a jeepney there to Buhangin. I knew it was a long shot, but I patiently waited for a jeepney. As expected, there were lots of passengers waiting in the streets, and public vehicles were all full. Even a taxi ride was already impossible. While waiting, in my mind I was praying. I saw a jeepney going to Cabantian, so I rode in it and just thought that I will go down to Milan to ride another jeepney for the Buhangin route. It'll be much nearer, but I know deep inside that Buhangin has been heavy with traffic for days already. 

San Pedro was congested, and our jeepney movement was really slow. I prayed that God will pave the way to Buhangin, making traffic less, and our travel will be smooth and fast. My prayers were answered as the next street was not so busy anymore, but I thought of the 3 other malls we need to pass by so again, I was worried about traffic. I checked the time and it was already 6:20, and we are still far from Buhangin. I continued to pray. I prayed that once I reach Milan, there will be another jeepney waiting for me, or I can easily ride another jeepney. It was 10 minutes before my class starts, so I again prayed, and was able to ride another jeepney going to NHA Buhangin. When I reached home, I had like 5 minutes or less to prepare for my 1st class.

Amazing lang jud ang prayer because my first class was canceled, so that means I have 30 minutes to prepare for my 2nd class. I happily took a half bath, put my lipstick on, brushed my hair, and even ate my dinner. God is good! 

Lesson Learned: PRAY WITHOUT CEASING. BE PATIENT, CONTINUE TO MOVE AND WORK, WHILE PRAYING. DON'T STOP. GOD LISTENS. AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN HIS WILL, AND YOU REALLY NEED IT, PRAYERS WILL BE ANSWERED. MIRACLES WILL HAPPEN. BREAKTHROUGHS WILL COME.

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. [1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 NLT]

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

9 Years

Photo Not Mine. Grabbed from FB.




9 years, but the Lord has bigger plans for me, and I'm glad I followed God's leading this time instead of mine's. I am excited for what God has in store for my life, and my love in the future. God can renew, and restore. Thank you, Lord for saving me still because your love & faithfulness never runs dry!

Friday, December 16, 2016

For U Mare: Don't Be Discouraged

A friend of mine sent me the following text. She told me, "For u mare."

{And maybe one day you’ll see how far you’ve come, and be proud.
One day it’ll all make sense.
The prayers that weren’t answered, the nights you searched the stars for healing but came up empty, the mornings you cried in the shower, barely able to face another day—one day your heart won’t be so heavy. You’ll find hope and happiness in the little things. You’ll see that pain brings progress, and that you must push through in order to reach the other side.}

Haha! Yes, I'm looking forward to end this very long hard journey of mine. It's been more than a year now, and the Lord is speaking to me again. He is giving me comforting words, letting me know I'm almost there. My tears of desperation, frustration, getting discouraged, doing my best not to be negative about the whole thing, waiting... It is a journey to be told one day. Sometimes, I get impatient, and then I remembered Job. I remembered David. I remembered Moses. I remembered the characters I know mentioned in the Bible who waited. Thank you, Lord, for encouraging me and comforting me. I will hold on to You. I will.

P400 in total. A big help at the time I needed it. (Dec 9, 2016)

Thank you Mareng, Meek!




Step By Step

Photo Not Mine. CTTO



The progress might be slow. People are going to wonder and will ask questions that might annoy me. But I just gave it all to God. He is the key to everything. Whatever I am going through now, I know that this will help me in the future.

#Encouraged
#StepByStep
#Patience
#Persevere

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

The Lord Knows About Me

Isaiah 40:27 The Lord knows everything about ME from beginning to end. Whatever I have gone through, and whatever I am going through at the present are essentials for me to learn, to grow, & to be used for God's glory. It is to bring me closer to Him, to only seek Him, & to learn to trust Him.

#Devo #Devotional #BookOfIsaiah

Good night!

Monday, December 12, 2016

My Darling


Parang Kelan Lang.

I love you, my little darling (my endearment to her ever since she was a baby).

When you have moved on from past hurts, and offense, it is easier for you to let go and have fun with the people you love. Spending time with my daughter, picking out gifts, eating out. Just a simple night for the two of us, but it was something that is meaningful and I would cherish forever in my heart. I love you, nak!


Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Mama, Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Mama Nikki! Hope you enjoyed your birthday surprise yesterday. I pray that you will enjoy your coming years, and be blessed with health, love, peace, happiness, and a great relationship with our Jesus Christ.

God bless, Mama!


Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Winning our Php500!

And importante naka P500 mi! Hahahaha..
Pang entrance sa dagat na P100.
Salamat, Lord! Jade wala pa nimo nahatag ang kulang na P150! hahahaa

TWED Workers Christmas Party - Apple Eating Contest









Blooper from Jay, and Agnel Bonbon. They wanted to prank me at home by carolling, but I wasn't home! Hahahaa

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Quiet Time

Quiet time with the Lord because I miss Him so.

"Think of it -- the Lord is ready to heal me! I will sing His praises with instruments every day of my life in the Temple of the Lord." Isaiah 38:20