Hold on to the CROSS

When there's no hand for me to hold, I will hold on to the cross and to the one who gave up His life for me.. Thank you for loving me Lord, for not giving up on me, for always giving me chances, for being there for me, for listening to me and for blessing me abundantly. 

Hold my hand Lord, never let me go and we will journey beyond the unknown. I am confident knowing you never fail and you are with me always as you have promised. Bless my heart, my desires, my dreams, my goals and my mission. I surrender everything to you. Whatever it will be, still I'll praise and love you. Lead me, heal me, use me and teach me. 

 

In your name, I hope, I trust, I claim, Amen. #iamBBM #cross #deogloria #goals #keribels #love

BLESSINGS vs STRUGGLES

Write all your blessings and your struggles. 2:45 pm; February 1, 2014
Kish Island, Iran

BLESSINGS

Life. Complete family (provided, safe, healthy, love). Education (Grade/High school/College). Achievements and awards during school years. Profession (BSN). Licensed (RN). House (Home). Relatives. Friends. Barkada – Blupz. Co-workers. Extended families. Born in Capiz (Capizena). Proud Ilongga. Guardian (Manang Evelyn and Joy V.) Relationships (Past/present). Friendship. Able to support. CFC Youth for Christ. Mission in different areas. Service in High School Based. Attended conferences, trainings, household and fellowships. CFC Kids for Christ. ROCK. New families in the ministry. CFC Singles for Christ. Household! Going to Dubai. Finding work. Stress and pressure. Growth and maturity. Independence. Going home in Pinas July 2013. First vacation after 1 year 20 months. Reconciled with Ex-BF. Meeting new friends and family in CFC/SFC/YFC/KFC. Discerning for mission. Longing and praying for a relationship (4G). True love waits. Blessed. Providence from God. Safety. Good health. Favored. Problems. Self improvement. Anger management. Forgiveness. Stable prayer time. Experiences.

STRUGGLES

  Financial crisis due to job hunting. Homesick (envy since we're almost complete). 6 months ban, early cancellation, bad company, poor benefits, low gratuity than the expected, fooled via phone 3x, force signature asap, heart broken, falsely treated, discriminated, not paid justly, increased work load etc. Mistakes of the past relationships. Worries. Fears. Struggles. Job hunting. Exit in Kish. Fear for the future. Still single unlike siblings who already have. Anger feelings (overcoming)

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The blessings will always be doubled/tripled than the struggles/stressors. Bad things happen but they don't last long. The lesson learned is that overcoming/fighting the struggles leads us to realizing that we are still blessed beyond measure. Things/situations happen for a reason. We should be reminded that being blessed is also being grateful and thankful because we have something. God never leaves us empty handed and He is generous enough to give us all we need even our wants.

 

The Lord's blessing enriches and struggle adds nothing to it.

Proverbs 10:22

 

Blessings are worth sharing because it fulfills it's purpose when given to others. Blessings are meant to be shared that is why God blessed us more so that we can in return bless others too. It's like a ripple effect because the act of kindness goes on without end. Being stressed is normal and it's a way of coping or adapting but you have to fight it or else you might have no control over it. Over-stress is not healthy and can lead you to serious sickness in the future. Find reasons to be blessed instead of complaining you're stressed. So the next time you're stressed believe that you are more blessed than you ever know. I'm am more blessed than stressed!

 

Deo Gloria

3 candles for Easter

3 candles with different meanings.

 

·         Son of God.

·         Jesus has risen!

·         My Savior King

·         Jesus is Lord!

·         God’s beloved son.

·         Thank you Jesus!

·         I love you!

·         King of Majesty.

·         Behold and Ponder.

·         You are everything!

·         Mighty to save.

·         Hope. Faith. Love.

·         You’re my strength.

·         Save my soul!

·         Forgive me Father!

·         Gift of freedom.

·         Lover of life.

·         I trust you!

·         My amazing grace.

·         I believe you!

·         You are here!

·         King of Kings!

·         Lord of all!

·         My redeemer lives!

·         Let all rejoice!

·         Praise you Lord!

·         Blessed joyful Easter!

·         Soli Deo Gloria!

 

Thank you for the new hope, new life, new blessings and new beginnings that you have given us.

Belated Happy Easter! :) Hallelujah!

Jesus Christ Lives!

Destined for greatness

 

Hardships are there to make or break us & when we thought it's the end, we were made to bend. We will be shaken but we should continue to stand firm. We should be confident for God knows what He is doing. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. We will encounter a lot but we are never alone. God is with us in our journey of faith. He prepares us for He has a great plan ahead. Keep moving and trust Him. Never give up. Never lose hope. God is God and we are not. May His will be done.

 

You were created for an extraordinary destiny. Allow God to use you for His greater glory.

 

The greater the struggle means the bigger and sweeter the taste of glory through the victory! Be bold and strong for God is with us.

 

#journey #iamBBM

Working Visa!

PRAISE GOD! :)
05/06/14

 

Salamat Lord. Hindi ko to deserve pero still binigay mo. Siksik, liglig at umaapaw. Ang galing mo talaga! Never mo ko iniwan at pinabayaan. Nag struggle man ako since November until April pero sulit naman yun. All the pain, silence, failed attempts and experiences was worth it all for I remained still and confident knowing you are in control. The 6 month labor ban, unsure future and all the impossible things became possible. You have answered my prayers in the way I least expected them.

You have fulfilled your purpose and plan for me and here I am still standing strong. Now I understand Lord. Thank you for allowing those things to happen. I may have lost a lot of opportunities, people and things but I have gained a stronger faith, a better perspective and a good heart. Lord you are so amazing. Your time is always perfect. This is the biggest and best blessing you have given me and for that I'll declare to the world how great you are. You are gracious Lord. You have been with me in times that I didn't understand.

Thank you for your guidance and for pushing me to the limits. Thank you for your providence, grace, love and mercy that never failed me. Thank you Lord. I am lost for words because it is overwhelming. You have done so much and blessed me beyond measure. Lord you have done your part and now it's my turn to give back the glory that you deserve. Send me Lord I dunno where but please lead me there. May God be praised! Thank you for the support, understanding, prayers and love! Victory is indeed ours.

#tearyeyed #finally #laborcard #residencevisa #3yearscontract #deogloria #answeredprayers #mission #greatGod #iamBBM #blessed #journeybeyond #sfc #thankyou

Just SMILE.

Just SMILE - SEEING MIRACLES IN LIFE EVERYDAY

 

Just smile and make them wonder why. I may not have a perfect teeth but I can definitely smile whether good or bad things are happening to me. Smile has become my coping mechanism. Smile has become my strength and inspiration to conquer my fears. I smile because God has given me many reasons to rejoice rather than frown. Smiling makes me beautiful. Smiling is contagious. Smiling makes me & others happy. Smiling is a sweet gesture of love and concern. A smile is a legacy worth sharing and it’s free of charge. So smile because it means SEEING MIRACLES IN LIFE EVERYDAY! Also smiling can make someone fall in love with you. So SMILE! LIFE is only lived once. Enjoy! Be blessed. Share your smiles to those who doesn’t have and glorify God in return.

 

 #smile #miracles #life #deogloria #happy #blessed #iamBBM

 

My plan vs God's plan

No matter how we plan our life, God still has better plans for us. He has prepared a future full of hope for us. He assures us that we are never alone in this journey of life. Things or opportunities may not happen as we expect but know that God has always something in store for us. He has blessed us with love inspired by Him and with amazing grace to overcome whatever is coming in our life.

 

He has prepared our paths to be challenging, struggling, adventurous, depressing sometimes bitter but most of all it's happy, sweet, enjoying, abundant in love, purpose driven and full of meaning with an outpouring of surprises disguised as blessings! 

 

Enjoy your journey because you only live once. Make it worth living and leave a legacy to be passed on to those who you'll be meeting. May we find joy in all that we do and give Him back the glory that He deserves.