So now for a good start for the day... I decided to pray and ask God about His message for me today.. He then whispered to me the words He wanted me to do and that is to decide to love, forgive and stay humble. He blessed me with a HOPE to believe in good things and that I should always trust His plans and timings. He assured me to be still knowing that He is God and I am not. He is merciful and nothing escapes Him. Yes Lord, I will struggle and bleed just to do good and follow your words. I will continue to fight for what's right with all my might. Thank you for the love that you always make me feel and I know this is real. I surrender all of these to You, my God. :)
So far I had a good start.. No issues. No heartaches! No expectations.. Nothing painful to feel or hide. Just happiness and enjoying the work..
When afternoon came.. Crisis starts to hit me.. like boooooooooooom... I felt being attacked and helpless.. I felt burdened and distracted. It's as if I felt being stabbed on my chest and then I noticed myself eating. I then remembered I might be depressed. There's an eating problem here and I guess I cling on to food much so that I could up. It could be stress, work related issues, relationships, emo feelings, pain/hurts, etc. I don't know what's mess up and I continue to ask God. I guess the burden I've been carrying keeps getting heavier each day. I am always faced with different situations like this and I am always affected. I guess the reason I'm gaining weight is my uncontrolled eating. I lost focus and discipline because some areas of my life is not right. I cope up and struggle to make things right but there are always contrabidas who would interfere. I don't know if it's laziness or bahala na attitude or maybe jealousy?? Who knows? All I know and felt is, this is not right! What would they feel if they are treated like this? So unfair and I hope they'll realize it sooner or later. Honestly I'm sick and tired of the same issue and I just can't keep quiet and pretend like it's nothing. I guess the zip-your-mouth days are over and I need to speak up a bit more. This is toooo much mah pren! I need to VOICE OUT... not now but soon!
Do guide me Lord. Bless me the endurance to endure and be strong! I'll always keep holding on and forgive me Lord for my offenses. Help me to change for the better and heal me of the aches that I keep within. Help me to control my anger and let it out properly. Calm and allow me to control myself when I'm at my peak. Help me to go through this Oh Lord! Be with me and bless me always and my family! Be in control and assure me of the plans you have for my life. I will trust and be hopeful in Your presence and right timing.
Oh God.. In You, All things are possible~ :))
(Let your voice be heard..SHOUT OUT! -RYC ILOILO 2009)
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
I pray...
Lord
when things and experiences are hard to understand, let me learn to love
and follow your command. Teach me to trust, love, hope, pray and have
faith in You! Bless me the grace to forgive, to let go and to embrace my
imperfections. Let your will be done. I surrender myself to you Lord!
These I ask in Jesus' name, Amen! #patient #stillBLESSED #happy
The short prayer I prayed during my travel to Sheraton Creek from Lakes :)) Thank you Lord for a safe trip and for the realization.. :)) #BLESSED!
The short prayer I prayed during my travel to Sheraton Creek from Lakes :)) Thank you Lord for a safe trip and for the realization.. :)) #BLESSED!
Saturday, April 27, 2013
1st year as CFC Singles for Christ
Today, April
27, 2013 marks another milestone in my life that I am blessed and grateful
for. I never regretted it and I am happy that I choose to accept and be a part
of it. Today is a gift that I really cherish and remembering the memories of
last year brings me joy. At first it was never easy and after all it was worth
all the struggle and God willingly rewarded me beyond what I imagined. After
years of waiting, praying, longing and anticipating of moving on to the next
chapter of my life and leaving my comfort zone which was in CFC Youth for
Christ, I finally decided to crossover to CFC SFC. God prepared my heart and my
maturity for me to let go and to accept where He wants me to be.
Today, I am celebrating my
first year officially as a member of CFC Singles for Christ. Thank you Lord!
Praise God!
I entered
the CFC SFC community last January 2012. We had 13 talks for the CLP (Christian
Life Program) and we ended last April 2012. I met a lot of good and inspiring
people that inspired me to also inspire others and served as a guide. God
answered my prayer because I was seeking Him and I was longing for a family to
belong in Dubai.
Being away from your loved ones is a struggle that we always try to overcome
and I have found them here. I would never imagine that I have reached this far.
God is so amazing and no words can describe how wonderfully He has molded,
guided and led me to a life that's full of purpose and blessed me with a
household, with friends and a family in the community. The SFC community opened
doors of opportunities for me to serve, to grow, to improve, to be better and
more lessons to learn. It made my life complete and worth living.
Blessed by God. Gifted with Loved. |
I am
grateful for God blessed me with a Household head who’s ever supportive,
loving, caring and forgiving, my Nanay este Mudra Annie and to my special
sisters in crime este sisters at heart, Ate Lhen, Ate Phet, Ate Kath and
adopted sister Ate Ann hehehe.. Thank you for your understanding, love and
patience. I love and miss you big time! God knows how blessed and thankful I am
for knowing you and for uniting us as one household! Looking forward to serve
with you and be with you during activities!!!
Cheers to
the 1st Anniversary in CFC Singles for Christ! Praying for many more
joyful memories and endless heart to serve a great God and somehow be a
full-pledged missionary in God's time and if God permits.
Lord thank
you so much for everything! Everything I am now is all thanks to your grace and
divine providence. May I be a source of forgiveness, joy, hope, love, peace, humility,
unity and faith to your people. Use me Lord as an instrument to inspire, to
bless, to witness and to proclaim your greatness throughout the ends of the
earth. Teach me your ways Lord and make me your servant. Please have your way
in me. Let your will be done. All of these I ask in Jesus' name and through the
intercession of Mother Mary, Amen!!
And for this, may God be praised! :)) Hallelujah!!!!
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Carrying the CROSS
I remember the story I heard from a priest in his homily. It was during a bible study wherein
they finish discussing something and the preacher decided to let them bring
their cross on the next bible study and everyone agreed.
The
awaited day came and the attendees brought with them their own cross with
different shapes, sizes and composition. Some carried metal, plastics, wood and
china-wares. Some had pink, blue, black, brown, white and rainbow colors. Some
brought small, medium, big, pocket and even life-sized. Then everybody was
asked to raise their hands and their crosses. The priest then noticed a woman
without any cross. He asked the woman: "Where is your cross? Didn't we
agree to bring a cross today?" The woman answered: "I did bring my
own cross and it's my husband!"
We
all have our own cross to carry. It can be your husband or wife, work, family,
siblings, relatives, money issues, unresolved conflicts, friends, pressure, health,
inability to forgive, personal concerns, religion, addictions, relationships
and other things. We become attached to the world that we forget the importance
of the cross. The cross serves us the bridge to God. Jesus saved us from our
sins and renewed us. The cross is a sign of God's ultimate and unconditional
love for man through the suffering of His own begotten Son, Jesus Christ. It is
through the cross that we share the same suffering and the same experiences
Jesus did.
May God bless our hearts and give us the grace to carry our own cross as we live our life for His glory! Keep and nourish the desire to serve God in our heart forever remain! All for God! :) Praise the Great God! AMEN! :) Thank you Lord! <3 :)
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Monday, April 22, 2013
WORTH THE STRUGGLE!!!!
The fruit of hard work! |
I was asked by my co-worker to setup the new toy in our nursery last week! I immediately said "YES" because I am fascinated with putting up things together or building stuffs! At first I didn't know where to start or even how shall I do it.. So I checked the instructions and the pictures.
Then as I was going on, the kids were so curious as to what I was doing and kept asking me about it. They were somehow excited of the outcome since it looks cool and new in their eyes. I told them to wait and play as I was constructing the toy. I started putting the stickers and I felt confused since the instructions showed pictures and numbers also letters. I felt like solving a math puzzle hahaha.. The kids then wondered why I was taking so long and some offered to help me do it. :)
It took me like 2-3 hours in constructing this toy! I felt relieved and happy to be able to do it! All the effort I gave was paid with happiness and smiles from the kids as they were playing with it. The problem however is that the material is easy to break and you need to keep on placing it in since it comes off. 1 week after the setup, the toy is still fine but some of the pieces are missing hahaha! Oh well! It's not made to last for kids below 4 but after all, it's WORTH THE STRUGGLE! :))
Sunday, April 21, 2013
PLAYING GUITAR: MY SOURCE OF PEACE
(i wrote this yesterday: April 19, 2013)
I started playing and learning the guitar again. I
don't know why but I felt like trying and this time I'm determined to master it
(hopefully).. These past few days I didn't feel like playing it because of the
pain since the "cables on my fingers" are not evident anymore thus
pressing it on the string really hurts. I didn't know why today I wanted to try
playing it.
I felt happy because I tried playing the songs well
and the sound became music to my ears. Why? Before I didn't like the sound
every time I strum the strings because I am hearing a dull sound but as I was
playing somehow it resembles that of an acoustic string. The guitar I borrowed
has nylon strings which produces a different sound when being strummed than the
acoustic. I, however try to listen to the sound of the chord if ever I forget
the right chord of the song. I really fail in remembering chords hihihi so I
usually depend on my hearing and listening to the sound when I play.
I played several songs today namely, Heart of
Worship, Oh I Love You, Larger than life, Have your way, Hallelujah, Freedom
and Praiseworthy!!!
As I played those songs I noticed that the sounds
coming were beautiful to my ears. It's like my brain is encouraging me to keep
playing. I asked myself, Is it because I opened myself to God and allowed
Him to heal me? Am I creating beautiful music despite my brokenness in
the past? All along the guitar wasn't the reason why I couldn't play it
right because it was me who was having a problem. I admit I was struggling with
my faith and prayer time still and I am disturbed by my past hurt and
experiences.
It was then that it became clear to me that despite
the brokenness that I have been through and after all the SFC activities, God
remained faithful to me. God never let me go even if I was the one who already
gave up and let Him go. It was me who decided not to attend mass last week. It
was I who ran away and who's lost. It was I who was selfish, lazy, stubborn and
doubtful. It was I who needed God the most. He made me realize that it was just
a bend and it's not the end. God gave me hope that I should continue doing
whatever he wants me to do. He assured me that HE LOVES ME!!! I felt
His love and His greatness is unexplainable. I felt secured knowing that God
remains the same even if His people change.
I really felt at peace as I was studying and
playing the songs maybe because those are my favorite YFC worship songs. I
always long to hear them being played during worship and they never fail to
make my heart leap for joy as I sing praises to God. As for the slow songs,
they never fail to cleanse me within and I always find myself praying and
serenading it to God. Awwwwww!
I miss the songs where I grow up singing with! Still I hope and pray that soon
the YFC songs will also be passed on and be integrated in SFC. Slowly and
surely in God's time!!!!
Broken chords can still play good music. Broken
people can still be healed and play a better music. (tama ba? Makes sense?
Hihihihi >>>190413<<<
Reminiscing my guitar moments.. =) #priceless #peace
#joy #passion #love #blessed
Saturday, April 20, 2013
OUTBURST!!!
Don't make decisions when you're angry, sad
or happy because they can deceive you. Make decisions when you are at ease and
at peace.
I am fed up being treated unfairly. I know life's not fair but this is too much. I am at my peak and somehow I can't
rationalize as to why they are treating me like this. I am a good person and I
treat them kindly and as opposite as to how they treat me. I
guess everybody has their own boiling point. And I just exploded. Literally
burst out into tears and my anger took control of me and my emotions affected
my behavior.
Questions began to cloud up my mind.. "What
have I done to deserve this?" "Why is it so hard to deal with
them?" "Why is it unfair?" "Why is it always me?"
"Why do I need to please them?" "Why did you allow this to
happen?" "Is this the end or a bend?" "Lord I don't know
how or what to do now." "How can I overcome this?"
I asked God because I couldn't understand or
rationalize it anymore. I felt so tired and somehow I couldn't carry the
baggage any longer. I felt I couldn't continue living with this hurt and
accepting the present and the reality. It was then finally when I admitted that
there's something wrong and that God remains under control.
You see, I am hardworking and I never count my efforts
nor tried to compare. I am trying to embrace the job that I am in despite the
challenges and difficulties that I always experience. I always give my best but
sometimes some people just act like they don't care and that they're selfish. I
felt working alone and doing everything to please them and I felt tired.
Somehow I lost interest and I didn't feel happy anymore. I always humble myself
and I chose not to say anything I against them. I would always put myself least
among them. I chose not to say anything and I tend to be quiet. So basically I
suppressed every emotion deep within me. I kept it all in my heart all the
unfair treatment, work pressure, stress, complaints, accepting different
responsibilities, racial discrimination, false judgment, anger and perhaps
everything. I had complaints that I couldn't voice out and God sees and knows
that.
It was during this week that I gave up. I burst out
because I felt embarrassed as they were teasing me as I took a picture of them.
Of course I also want to be in the pictures too. I took it thrice and I assumed
that it was my turn. But then again they did it and told me again til I felt
being laughed at. I couldn't handle it anymore and I just walked out. I burst
out into tears and that's where I questioned God. You see, I have memories
during my school years that still hurt me when I am being laughed at. I guess
it's my fear and I felt ashamed and embarrassed when everybody is laughing at
me (or maybe not) but I am extremely affected. I am a type of person who fears
being embarrassed and laughed at by many and I would just cry like baby. I
easily cry because I can't handle the feeling of being embarrassed. I myself
couldn't explain why I'm like that.
I went home burdened and angered. I tried to listen
to songs to calm me down. I even cried in the cr of MOE because I couldn't hide
it anymore. I felt I needed to let it out and there I was bursting out and
crying to God. Then it all boils to one point and when things started to cool
down and as I was relaxing, I felt I made a wrong decision but I had to do it
because it's too much for me to hide. I can't describe the kind of face and
aura I had during that time. All I know is I was angered and I was depressed.
God never failed to comfort me and I found myself talking to Him. It was not
long before I reached home that I was at peace. God removed my anger and
frustrations and He lifted me up. And as I became aware I realized I lost my
NOL card. I then noticed that I have been losing things because I was unaware
and negligent. I guess I choose to be lax and lazy or maybe just tired?? I
never realized that I was changing or yet maybe reverting to the old
"me".
God gives and God takes. I guess when you don't know how to value
something then maybe God takes it away to give it to someone who's deserving or
someone who's in need. I felt sad but then I know that it's a lesson I should
learn and God will bless me with something better.
I learned that, sometimes people are meant to
maybe teach, mend, bend or break you as a person for a reason!!! :)) Nothing
just happens! :)
"Everything became clear because my eyes
were washed away with tears."
Saturday, April 13, 2013
MORE FAITH, NO FEAR!!!!
MORE FAITH, NO FEAR
Why more faith and no fear??????
It was agreed by the committee that our theme
for the first anniversary in Dubai Chapter B3 as Batch 43 of CFC Singles for
Christ will be MORE FAITH, (it was formerly LESS) NO FEAR because
it coincides with the theme of the Church that is the YEAR OF FAITH and the CFC
theme to OBEY and WITNESS!
Here's the evolution of our theme design |
We had
several suggestions like but we agreed on the MORE FAITH and NO FEAR because…
FEAR ENDS WHEN FAITH IN GOD BEGINS. PERFECT LOVE CASTS AWAY FEAR. The best way
to conquer our FEAR is FAITH and LOVE FOR GOD. This year, our battle
cry is to have MORE FAITH & NO or LESS FEAR!!!
Here's why…
* In order to proclaim the gospel and the good
news we should have LESS FEAR and MORE FAITH..
* In order to be sent on a mission and be used as
an instrument of God you should have NO FEAR but MORE FAITH..
* For you to be able to OBEY GOD AND WITNESS HIS
MIRACLES, it requires NO FEAR BUT MORE FAITH..
* For God to do greater things for your life you
must allow yourself to be FEARLESS and MORE FAITH..
* As a child of God, it requires FAITH in
believing that He exists though we can't see Him and He assures us UNAFRAID
because He's always there.
* To accomplish the mission, our hearts
should be FREE FROM FEAR and FULL OF FAITH that whatever it
is that may seem impossible will be possible because we believed!
* And by saying YES to the service, you are
allowing God to work in your life and to transform you to become the person He
wants you to be. By saying YES you are enabling yourself to greater
opportunities that will test your FAITH and will conquer your FEARS.
* Fear is nothing compared to the FAITH and
LOVE we have for GOD. With God we can accomplish greater and impossible things!
We have to believe and have faith because FAITH and LOVE prevails!
MORE FAITH! NO FEAR!
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be
men of courage; be strong.
1st Corinthians 16:13
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HBD Papa!
April 12, 2013
Happy Birthday Papa!!! :)
God knows how much I am grateful and thankful for blessing me with a Father like you! :)
I hope we will be reunited this year!!! :))
Praying and hoping!!!!! :)
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
3 in 1 sa Abril 2013
For almost a day I attended 3 SFC
activities! Sobrang PRAISE GOD!!!!!!! It's amazing how God works in each of us.
Lord please have your way in me! So far the 1 week off was worth it and to top
it off here's what happened last Thursday night and Friday.
> > > > > ME UNITED
– April 4, 2013
This is my second time attending this
and I am happy because I arrived early at Majestic Hotel and I am excited for
God's revelation to me through ME United. The host country was from Qatar and truly
God worked in the hearts of His people beyond reasonable doubt. As the worship
leader was leading us, I was praying deep within me because I have been
struggling with my prayer time. I totally lost it again and somehow I felt
guilty. I felt like a hypocrite and I became contented with just reading the
daily reading for 5-10 minutes then that's already a prayer that I consider for
the day. I know that it is my duty to pray to Him even just for a short while
but I feel busy, lazy, tired and other things. "Lord what shall I do? I
just don't know anymore."
As I close my eyes and seek Him, the
song I heard sounds familiar. I thought it was just a background because the
worship leader was sharing. I was also reflecting and listening. I didn’t
expect that we will actually sing the song. As he mentioned: Lord please have
your way. When I heard those words, I was moved to tears. I felt the Lord's
presence touching me and the song became my cry to the Lord. "Lord please
have your way in me." I miss worshipping and singing this song. I really
long for the YFC songs to soon be sang in SFC. "This heart belongs to you
Jesus" Lord I miss you but somehow why is it so hard? I had a lot of
questions and all I can do is trust the Lord that he has great plans for me and
for everyone.
Here are the song lines that
touched me deeply and gave me a reason to worship the Lord more!! J Praise God! Thank you Lord! AMEN!
"I'll forever be
GRATEFUL!"
"I will follow your way for
your love has taken my heart, my life, my praise is ALL FOR YOU!!!"
"I AM BLESSED by your love and
I'll never be the same."
"Jesus you're the one for me.
You came and love me endlessly. And all I ever want is MORE OF YOU!"
After the activity, I went with Ate Mai
because we have Program summit in the morning. I will be sleeping over again
hihi.. so we had dinner at Ravi's (Bur Dubai)
and I met new friends from Ate Mai's chapter (B1). It was a night of laughter,
chikahan at fooooood trip! Thank you to the generosity of Kuya Nel for paying
my food expense today! Yehey! I am blessed Lord.. It was a fun night and we
went home at 2 am already and I was feeling sleepy. We arrived home at 2:30 am
and slept.
> > > > > PROGRAM SUMMIT
We took a taxi going to Crowne Plaza
Hotel, Deira and we arrived at 9 am and late. We woke up late so sadly we
missed the worship. Tito Vince was giving the talk about SFC. After that they
presented the different programs and advocacies supported by SFC. It's hard to
listen when you're sleepy and at the same time, so hungry but then I tried to
yet I'm still distracted. I also had a headache maybe because of lack of sleep
and hunger. I carried on and was happy because at last I filled up the Bring
M.E. home paper! And they introduced the SCOM (SFC Communications) which is a
new program and it's more like the YCOM in YFC hehe..
We ended the activity with a worship
and again I was hyped up by the Lord. The last song they sung was I surrender
which is my favorite.. The Lord lovingly told me to surrender it all to Him.
Though I may fail to tell it him, he knows and he can feel it. Lord thank you
for your comfort. You never fail to make your presence felt. Truly I surrender
everything to You. Let your will be done Oh Lord!
We had a picture taking then we head
home to rest because later will be our first anniversary as SFC! I ate lunch
and slept at Ate Kate's place. I needed to rest because I had to be energized
for the activity later.
The awaited hour time and all the
preparations were ready. The photo booth was all set with balloons, lighting
and camera! Bravo! The powerpoint was fine and somehow I managed the projector
together with Ate Mae and Ate Maggie. We just had a last minute cramming since
it was on the spot teaching and I felt scared but I had to be confident and
strong that I will not fail. Praise God for the technical skills and we managed
to do it professionally (though had errors but it's our first time)!!!!
The opening worship was led by Kuya
Migs and it was truly empowering! I could feel how God worked in his life and
the messages coming from him moved us all to deep communication with God. It's
his first time to lead the worship but for me it doesn't feel that way. God
truly moves in mysterious ways. We need to have more faith and no fear to
proclaim how great God is! After that we had the dinner then we started the
activity and ended past 12! Wohoooooo! The honoring of household heads and
sharing were so inspiring! So glad to be a part of this vibrant chapter and we
reminisced our SFC memories as we were babies and look how we have grown?! The
song tribute of Thanks to you moved our nanay and tatay closed to tears. The
reason for this celebration was to thank those who nurtured us and touched our
hearts and bring back the glory to God. We ended the activity with a worship
and again it was not an ordinary worship led by a first timer. The song
"Heart of worship" became our cry as we sincerely ask forgiveness
from the Lord.
I realized as I was operating and at
the same time worshipping God, that this is the true meaning of responsibility.
Though I find it hard to concentrate but it's all worth it. I felt unworthy
because I lack communication with God. I am used to just reading the daily
reading. I find it hard and I admit I became lazy that all I wanted to do was
sleeeep! There was a time that I felt conscious and I couldn't raise my hand
even if I wanted to. I guess I was holding something within. But as we were
singing Heart of worship and as I apologized to God, it was then that I raised
my hand wanting to hold and reach Him. I felt relieved and that I still want
more of Him. I still feel empty and longing. I can't explain it or was I tired
and stressed?
I still had headache and I really
wanted to go home. When I heard someone conversing that they will drive her
home to gardens, I without doubt, increased my confidence and plead to ask if
they can drop me off Mall of the emirates. I really want to go home so that I
can rest and sleep. With God's grace, she said Yes and I leapt for joy! Then as
I thought we were heading home, mudra called asking if we could have coffee and
they agreed. I transferred to mudra's car and they drove going to Jebel Ali. I
slept in the car since I was so tired and my headache is not going away. Good
thing they advised me to drink paracetamol/biogesic or panadol because it is a result
of lack of sleep and lipas gutom (not eating on time or starving yourself). I
was knocked out but somehow woke up to a big bump but then slept again. We
arrived at the gate at 2:30 in the morning to have coffee and fries at Mc
Donald's!
KULITAN – KWENTUHAN – KAINAN
To my SFC household.. Sa wakes
complete na uli :D So happy that God has blessed and allowed us to grow..
Looking forward for more bonding and household.
I arrived home at 4 in the morning!
Thank you Lord for bringing me home safe and sound.. I felt fulfilled and happy
though tired and stressed. Finally Lord it is finished! This is all worth it!
Yahooo! Thank you! Praise God for the opportunities and learning! Now off for a
good old sleeeeeeeeeeeeep!
BLESSED!!!!!! :)) |
For a day I experienced God's greatness because I obeyed and through his grace witnessed how he transformed me from an ordinary water to an exptraordinary and tasty wine!!! Truly let's celebrate!! ONE TIME, BIG TIME!!
Happy 20th birthday CFC Youth for Christ and Happy 1st year anniversary in CFC Singles for Christ! WAHOOOOOOOOO! LIVING HIGH, LOUD AND PROUD!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Incredibly Living Christ: IL C U!
CFC YFC ILC at CEBU (2009) and BAGUIO (2010)!! |
I entered the community way back 2005
and I was 1st year in college that time. I never had the opportunity
to attend the ILC because we had summer classes and duties in school. I have
heard stories from those who attended the ILC and somehow it gave me a drive to
be excited to witness what ILC was. 4 years later and after I graduated I
prayed for the grace to attend the ILC. At first I wasn't permitted to be
absent because we had a review in preparation for the board exam. I cried hard
because my heart desires to go.
It was a Tuesday gathering when the
delegates where practicing the chant for ILC and after the worship, I felt as
if God is whispering to me that I should go. I didn't know what struck me that
time and I was crying and my tears were overflowing. I didn't want to regret
not going and I was ready to leave everything behind. It was 2 days before they
leave for Cebu. Praise God with His grace I
was able to seek help in looking for a slot and money for the expenses. I
bravely asked my father for permission and immediately he permitted me to go. I
even asked our instructors because I will miss the lessons and exams and they
said I can re-take the exam and that I need to catch up with the absences. I
left with a seeking, longing, hoping and trustful heart and with an immense
thirst for God.
As we were traveling, deep inside I
was in denial because I can't even believe that I am actually going to the 16th
ILC in Cebu. I didn't know what ILC would be
and it has increased my excitement and I know that this is going to be a best
weekend with the Lord. I was surprised seeing 10K youths worshipping God. I was
amazed with the set-up, food, competitions, concert of the priests, workshops,
Eucharistic celebrations, Way of the Cross, booths, praise parade and the
sessions. The ILC has opened a gate of opportunities for me to serve God. It
taught me to step up to a greater call in serving the Lord through High school
based.
I then decided to attend the 17th
ILC in Baguio because
I want more of Jesus. Since then my life was never the same and everything has
changed. The 18th ILC CDO was where I first witnessed through live
stream. It was due to circumstances. At CDO, I was so blessed to be there
spiritually and I was able to listen to the sessions and be one with them in
the worship. I didn't know that during that year I will be leaving the country
and again I know I will miss a lot of YFC activities. Then again, I am so
thankful for the advance technology because if not for it then I wouldn't
experience 19th ILC AKLAN. Though separated by distance and
differences in time zones, I was able to again be a witness.
This 2013 is the 20th year
of CFC Youth for Christ and I am happy on how YFC has changed the lives of its
members. The ILC will be a week long celebration of God's greatness and
goodness. I know that it will be an ultimate reunion and a union with God
Almighty! I am excited for those who will attend the event and for the sessions
and worship. I am hopeful that God has a different plan for me on why I can't
leave Dubai to go home in the Philippines. However I am
confident, trustful of the Lord's will and is looking forward to obey, to
witness and to see the SON rise in MANILA through live streaming.
So IL C U!
May God be praised!!
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Hairlalooo!!
Yeah it's my first time to have my hair colored and to be cut with short waves to create an illusion on having a thick hair.. (Shaggy is how they call it I think)
So I'm a bit obsessed and vain today.. hihihi Well it always happens during the first time and the first try.. I am overwhelmed for those who liked my hair and commented that it suits me well. They even suggested a lighter color than this.. The color of the hair dye from Garnier was Dark Blonde..hihih..
So it's a lighter one but I think after a few days it's going to be darker.. I heard it from a friend.. Of course the hair is going to be washed several times. Yesterday I felt that everybody was staring at me but then I realized that it was because of the strange smell from the hair dye. Wooooh! I also noticed that my hair became dry and frizzy. So before coloring your hair, it's better to deep condition a week or few days before.. (lesson learned) Thank you Lord! I'm so happy with this new style :)) The changes are finally sinking in!
Happy Easter!!!! May Christ's resurrection be a source of hope and life to everyone!
Cheers to the new me! This is going to be a start of something new!! :))
Rrrrrrrrr I so love my hair style and new color!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :))
Happy April Fools!!!!!!! ayiyiyiyiyiyeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! :>
Rubix cube challenge!
Happy April fools day!!! :))
So basically I'm off for a week and here's what I did today after I practiced putting make up on..
My fastest record was 2 minutes and 11 seconds and the longest was about 3 minutes..
the result in the video was 2 minutes and 17 seconds... :)
Still practicing and hoping to reach 2 minutes hihihihihi
And I was listening to "Adventure of a lifetime" :))
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