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Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:57 AM

10 GLORIOUS DAYS

Never thought spending the Holy days would be like this.
.. with family.. with loved ones... with Jesus.

it's different and unique. God has given me this gift of quality time with people I love the most. It is a reflection of more blessings that He has been preparing for me, my mission and my life.

Unplanned events that captured the days I stayed in Iloilo (plus Aklan and a little bit of Boracay:) ).. Everything in me has been unplanned but, it's true that His will is really different. I just planned to stay lazy the whole holy week and sleep at home or read a new book. But where He took me? Man! It's been an awesome experience. Rushing from here to there.

But the best part is knowing that I am with my family. I have spent the entire 10 days being with the people that God has given me as a special gift. And it's truly wonderful and glorious knowing and remembering that Jesus died for me on the cross to give me life. His death for my life! Wow. Reflecting those words over and over again gives me this overwhelming feeling and desire to give more of me. He has blessed with a family that is not perfect. And this imperfections allowed us to grow more and be with Him. This imperfections allowed us to grow deep in His love to be His "perfect" sons and daughters.

The whole 10 days was an experience that brought me more closer to Him and more IN LOVE with HIM. A lot has happened. Really. Though I could not share it all but everything captured the very meaning of where and what I am today. The laughter and even the tears that I have shed showed me how God loves me and how He loves my loved ones. The best part is knowing that He is there... always.

Now I am back in the rush traffic of Manila. Back to the mission that God has placed me. but I know and believe that I am still in His arms providing me the warmth and comfort that He has always given me. and much more because everyday as I grow to Him.. His love for me flourishes.

I will always remember this 10 Days.

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Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:54 PM

PALM SUNDAY

Oh What a way to spend your Holy Week in Iloilo and with family. All I could think and be happy about is how the province smells really good. The air, the serenity, and the look of Iloilo is one way of thinking.. yeah, this is home. my room, me bed, my family.. hmmm how can I not miss this place everytime I am away and on mission.

So now, I am home spending the most important week in the calendar with my family. Today is Palm/Passion Sunday. The start of the biggest sacrifice of God into our very lives. The death and love of His Son, Jesus Christ. Let us stop and reflect on how Jesus' has shown to everyone His humility and His love. By His sacrifice. By His grace. By His death on a cross.

Oh, Jesus.. Your love conquers everything. Your love conquers all my fears. your love conquers all my desires. And Your love conquers my heart. =)

P.S. Man, it's great to be home!

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 2:12 AM

SPRINGS FROM THE HEART

I'm quite enjoying my everydays.. my days of spending mostly cfc work but spending more time with God. really putting everything that I can do to be with Him. And each day is an experience of His grace. Although I admit, the challenges that I have now requires more of my strength to be taken away for God to take over. Allowing me to learn the most and basic knowledge that I should know: That everything SPRINGS from the heart of GOD to my own heart.

MUSIC. One thing that inspires me right now are songs being played on my player. Chris Rice, Rent the Musical, Hillsong, etc... inspires me to move and move and move. and be more of myself. to express what I can do and to let God move in me.
PEOPLE. The people, the missionaries, my family.. everyone who lets me know that they are there. everyone as well challenges me to become who i am today, encourages me when i feel down and of course irritated (that's me!)... and allows me to be me.
JESUS. Man, this crazy guy loves me much! He does.. really.. honestly... How can I love Him more? He has given a lot!

I've got no words to say.. It's just I Love You, Jesus!

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 1:25 AM

LOVE ACTIVITY

I read this reflection... nice one!

Love Out Loud

By Karen Ehman

"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."

James 1:22 (NIV)

One of my favorite passages from the Bible is the "Love" chapter from 1 Corinthians 13. I remember being challenged to memorize it for an English class in my public high school in the 1980's. Even secular scholars have no doubt that this piece of literature is a beautiful work, flowing in its rhythm and captivating in its cadence. It is actually relatively easy to memorize. However, living out the words is a whole different story!

Let's pick up the passage in verses 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."

How would you describe your love for others? Are you a patient soul or do you drum your fingers and tap your toes while you stew and sigh not-so-patiently? Is it hard to bring you to a point of anger or does flying off the handle come much too naturally? Do you keep score with those who have wronged you, ready to dredge up the past and become "historical" to make your point? Do you boast? Got a case of the green envies? Ever been rude to someone? How will we ever learn to love the way this passage urges us to?

Here's an idea to help to flesh this out in real life. Make a copy of the love chapter on your computer. However, wherever the word love is used (or its pronoun 'it') leave a blank. Then try over the next week or so to be able to write your name in the blank when you have a chance to exhibit this quality in real life. Were you patient at the doctor's office today and, instead of grumbling while sitting in the waiting room, you quietly thanked God for the extra time and then used it to pray for others? Write your name on the "________ is patient" line. Did you and another family member get into a heated discussion and you were tempted to bring up a wrong from the past but, with great restraint, held your tongue? Bravo! Write your name on the "________ keeps no record of wrongs" line. Were you kind to the grumpy cashier instead of being rude right back? Get out that pen and write away!

Be assured that if you take this challenge, God will give you lots of opportunities to practice displaying these wonderful characteristics of love. And you can count on others noticing the change in you as you seek to love out loud.

Teach me to love more oh Lord.... in all ways. in all things.

Sunday, March 2, 2008 5:06 PM

NEW DAY MONDAY!

A new day. a new week (it's suppose to start on a sunday right?) but well, i'm just actually considering this a new day/week for yesterday was a good week ender! :)

It was the first IMO send off. It was overwhelming. I felt tears inside me. tears of joy as the missionaries go up the stage to be blessed and prayed over. As i was taking shots and documenting the send-off I have felt how God has molded each and everyone of us to serve Him and glorify Him.. in each and every way. in all things that we do. in all the people we meet. wherever and whenever He may take us. I was glad to be part of this. to be part of His servants who is not even worthy to serve Him. He has loved me so much and has shown me a lot. Sigh! I just cannot fathom all the things that he has done for me. He is God and I am not.

I mean, I also have my own desires and problems and trials in life. But it's His amazing grace that keeps us all going. so, today as i took the bus i just keep on reflecting on where I am today. on where God is taking me... on where He is placing me NOW! I may have a lot of challenges to face but it's God who is bringing me and molding me. everything is for Him, man! everything! and It's His.. everything also belongs to Him... again, we are just instruments. we are not owners of this world. even of our own body. it's not ours. It's His.

So today, as I celebrate a new monday. it's a new life again and a new week with Him. whew! where else could I go? Of course, run into God's mighty arms!

I love you, God!

Monday, February 25, 2008 5:40 PM

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