Alone and Stuck in an Elevator

"Daddy, please... Daddy please save me...Daddy please... please..."

Uttering those words, crying, panicking, confuse, really don't know if what I'm doing was making sense.

It was Monday morning, I rode the elevator and about to get off  at the 29th floor. The door suddenly stopped opening. I tried pressing all the button but nothing's happening. "Daddyyyy". I was trying to be calm at first but after some minutes, tears just fell! I cried and I tried the elevator phone but I think it's not working.


I then  pressed the elevator alarm button repeatedly. Hoping that someone would hear me. Sobbing, I don't know what else to do.


I reached out to my phone but it's running out of battery and wala akong load at wala na ding points!  I kept on crying and making noise.



Like a ray of sunshine in total  darkness, our company guard noticed and he asked me to push the close button since the elevator door is a little open. He helped me in closing the door. I stopped crying (did I?haha). I just know that I was too  happy to see a human being! I was hopeful. Yes, Dad! But just when I thought it's over..


hindi pa pala...


Once the elevator door closed, I suddenly went down to the 28th floor! The same thing happened, the door was not fully opening. I cried hard again. I don't know if anyone could hear me here. It's around 4:35-40 AM. Is there any guards here? Is there anyone at all?

"Daddy, please... Daddy please save me...Daddy please... please...Daddy..Daddy..Daddy..."

I was just uttering "Daddy" in the midst of the noise as I continually and desperately push the alarm button. I was crying louder.

Why?

I was scared (obviously) but not for my life. I trust that I could get out of the cab safely. I trust that  help would certainly come. It's only a matter of "when". That's what I'm scared about , when? At what time? It all boils down to this prayer...

"Daddy, I don't want to be late please... Don't let me be late please.. Daddy please".

Yes,to be so honest, yun po yung iniiyak ko. Ayaw ko talaga ma late. :"( I cringe at the thought of it. Very crucial po ang time in my line of service. :(

And yes, I was eventually saved!  Two men came and the door opened. I rushed out and I was still crying while saying..."Thank you po.. huhu (yes, ang ingay ko umiyak huhu) san po hagdan pa 29th floor?"

Like a lost little girl in the mall...

I hastily ran and climbed up the stairs. The door's locked!!! I knock and knock  louder, louder  and the door opened for me. I was still crying! What time is it? What time is it?!  I then logged in! It's 4:47! 4:47 (I'll be late by 4:56) !!!!! I'm not late!!!! I'M NOT LATE!!!! And I cried again. I can't believe I'm not late. Sagip ulit ako ni LORD!!!!

My heart was so full when the teachers came to my station and comfort me. (Thank you Teachers!!!)

As I reflect on what happened,  I was really regretful how I reacted.

I am called to have a quiet spirit di ba? What was all that panicking and losing hope thing?

I remember my college friend's words when we were so worried about our Thesis years ago..

"Para kayong walang Diyos".

Where was my faith at that time? Why was I so scared and worried? Did I just forget that He is in control? That He's with me? FOR REAL? Anyare sa mga verses na minememorize at minemeditate ko? Psalm 23 pa man din!  I was so shy to Dad!!!

I realized how desperation can just suddenly test faith. 

Obviously, I think I didn't pass. Overwhelming ang fear talaga at that time. Yung faith parang as small as my silent whisper of "Daddy..." in between my sobs of fear.
Yes, I was unfaithful but HE REMAINED FAITHFUL. SO FAITHFUL.
The One who said that a faith as small as a mustard seed can move a mountain is FAITHFUL.

I realized na mas lalo pa kailangan mag build ng faith muscles. Mas lalo pa dapat mag store ng Word Nya. Mas lalo pa dapat mag hold on!!

I repent and accepted His forgiveness.
I learned and I learned a lot.  Including the practical things kapag na stuck sa elevator or kapag nasa overwhelming situation:

. remember that God is with you. He is real. His love and power even!!!
. find the elevator phone
. press the elevator alarm button repeatedly
. really fight for presence of mind
. cry out to Him
. witness His deliverance
. Trust that He is a good God!!

Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. -Psalm 118:5 

I thought I would never ride the same cab of elevator ever again but He  corrected me.
I was taught that I shouldn't let fear to take hold of me. I should get back up again because fear paralyzes. He doesn't want that for me. He doesn't want that for us.

I rode the same cab and riding it again.



                                                                                                  Photo by Milada Vigerova on Unsplash

So what did I choose? School or Work?

"Lord, no matter what I'm going to choose, You are my Savior. My ONLY Savior."

It dawned on me that I have to choose between my two values - school and work.

For years, work has been one of THE priorities. I'm a young professional and this is my season. I was taught of excellence, prayed for excellence and by His grace ,excelled.  Never wanted to be a burden to my co-workers and as much as possible, I would choose to submit to the authority that God placed in the workplace.

But then, school came. I'm not just a teacher now but a student as well. This is huge for me. I've got to do my best too. As a student,  I've always been a GC (grade-conscious) one. Yes, self-professed GC. Excellence. Excellence. EXCELLENCE! For me, learning is VERY important!


March 1st. Two events. One choice.

The battle begins.

It's a training day in the office. This is a critical working day. I can't file a leave. I still tried and was busted. If I'll be absent, the whole section will be afffected. I was asked not to be selfish and inconsiderate. I will lose the trust of my supervisor and management. Worst, I could ruin my testimony in the office.

It's at the same time observation day for school. We will go to three different schools, observe and submit  three papers out of that. I will have great time learning how teachers in the early grades teach and how the students response. It's going to be my first time if ever and I'm so thrilled. I can also imagine having  a great time with my professor and classmates.

I asked  if the observation day could still be moved but then, it's final.

The decision -making process is about to start. So, what did I  do?

Prayed for direction. (That's the first in  decison making. You want
to have His wisdom over these things.)

Read the Bible. I was lead to John 16. and these verses strucked me:

" Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.  So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.   - John 16: 20-22


I perceived it as I have to give way to the new baby and as I do that, it'll be really painful. So my  initial words to the Lord was,  "Lord, do You want me to choose school? Please convince me. Please continue to lead me."

I also wrote my priorites at the moment and I ended up writing:

 1. God
 2. Family
 3. School
 4. Work
 5. Ministry

With that.. mukhang school na talaga ang pipiliin ko. Deep inside, I know I want school, pero yung feeling, parang bibitayin or tatalon ako sa bangin in the  coming days.

But still, I can't bring myself  to be confident with my own ability to follow Him, I thought there's a possiblity that I was just being biased dahil nga school talaga ang desire ko.  I asked advice from friends, students, family members and they all have valid arguments...

"Company is more important".

"Dream is better than now."

"The company is the one who gives you  money to go to school."

"It's for your future. "

"Your work is your bread and butter."

"Teacher, you will REALLY learn a lot in school observation!!!!"

"You will be severely punished".

Inhale. Exhale. I continued praying for His lead.

Then, in one of the preachings, I was reminded of having a functional savior.

Functional savior is something or someone  that gives you security, satisfaction, significance, success, meaning aside from Jesus Christ.

I questioned myself, Is my work my functional savior that's why I'm so afraid of ruining it? Is my grade my functional savior that's why I  just can't  let this observation go?

Will I lose my security, satisfaction, significance, success,or  meaning when I lose them?

No. I  still have Jesus.

"Lord, no matter what I'm going to choose, You are my Savior. My ONLY Savior."

Heard another preaching in a Sunday service and I was reminded of "considering others more important than yourself" . With that, mukhang work noh? I don't want to move out of selfishness!

Pero when I talked to my best friend, she voted for School though. Waaaaaahhh! Kalma. Kalma. He will lead me. I continued to declare.

Can you imagine ang pagiging unstable ng mind and heart ko at that time? Shocks. That's why He reminds me this Word time and time again:

 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Decision-making never been this hard! But at the end of the day, when you ready yourself to surrender  yourself to His will, sasaluhin ka Nya talaga.

Kept on praying and crying out.

Monday came and I received an e-mail from my professor!

If can't make it on March 1st, I can just observe on March 3rd... pero one school lang.

It's like a ray of sunshine for me. I thought wow, I could actually experience observing kahit isang school lang. Thus, I prayed again as I apply for leave on March 3rd. If ma aapprove, it's His will na March 3rd, if not, at will Nya na mag observe ako ng March 1st on the  three schools, hindi ma approve ang leave ko!

Guess what? My leave was miraculously approved (It was hard to have a leave kapag walang Perfect Attendance Incentive in my company)! You know what that means right?

I have..

to..

let..

go..

of the March 1st...observation.

Goodbye..CDC..goodbye PAUW..goodbye great time with classmates.. goodbye..

" Am really ready for this, Dad?"


March 1st. I chose to be in the Traning Day. I have peace but I'm still wondering about the observation and the things that I just let go, hehe.

8 AM thoughts: Oh, nasa CDC (Child Development Center) na sila..

9:30 AM:  Ayan nasa PAUW (Philippine Association of University Women - UP Child Study center) na siguro.

12:30 PM: UPIS (University of the Philippines Integrated School) na sila nyan.

Is this the labor pain? Ang sakit talaga nya eh. Pero in the midst of pain,  in the midst of what I'm going through, I'm in awe that He still used me. Did One 2 One with my dear friend and co-worker. Yes! Chapter 2 na kami! #Lordship

Eto na ba ang ending? Syempre hindi pa. Hang in there my friend!

I chatted my classmates and they were all saying how fun the school observation was. One even sent pictures and videos of what they observed (Hi Caren!Thank you!) . I was told also na.. ako lang.. ang wala...ako lang.. ako lang..

"Dad, did I just really let that go?" "Did that just really happened?"

Naiiyak pa din ako while writing about it.

I was honestly so sad and I know fear creep in and my mind was.. I don't know. Yes, I move, walk,  talk , sometimes laugh.  I know Sya lang talaga yung strength ko  at that time, barely holding on to Him... I think He knows I was kinda crushed.

Kaya naman, as I attended the Thursday youth service the next day... taraaaannn! Ay grabe!! I love those times! Yung feeling mo yung buong service ay para sayo? Praise and worship pa lang kung makatulo na ang luha mo ay parang  gripo na? hahaha.

Alam nyo ba yung topic sa LEGIT week 2? It's Jesus' question :


"Why are you so afraid?"


And it hit me. WHY AM I SO AFRAID? DO I STILL HAVE NO FAITH?

If you have fear right now my dear friend, allow me to write yung mga tumatak sa akin nung gabing yun:

"I am the LORD, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?" Jeremiah 32:27

Storms in life are expected to come.

Hindi nagugulat si Jesus sa problema mo. It will not overwhelm Him.

In everything and anything, HE IS IN CONTROL.

When we don't understand the power of Jesus over the storm, we will end up fearing the storm.

Jesus can calm not just the storms around us, but also the storm inside us.

Fear cannot co-exist with FAITH.

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. (Psalm 56:3)

- hagulgol na ko dito ayyyy

You can go through that storm because Jesus is with you in that storm.

"Lord, no matter what, You are with me. "


For more messages that I heard, you can visit here: http://www.victoryubelt.org/podcasts/

I call myself  "Princess in awe" because of the privilege of witnessing His might and power, His expertise in impossibilities and all .. like when I went to Korea or nung nakapasa ako sa UP and many more.

Pero hindi ko akalain na  I'll be a "Princess in awe" as well in the midst of the storm , in the midst of whys, pains, tears, doubts.. SOBRANG  in awe of His comfort, of Him being so mindful, of His encouragements and cheers. Amazing God talaga.

After the youth service, feeling ko, ang liit liit na lang talaga ng problema. As in!  Yung future ko, yung buhay ko, sa Kanya nakasalalay. Jesus is for me and not against me. Knowing His power,  I prayed..

"Dad, I know for me it's impossible, pero for You, possible, can I observe three schools tomorrow? *puppy and mugtong eyes"

Checked my e-mail when I went home and taraaaan!!!

Pumayag na din daw ang PAUW na mag observe ako! PAUW-UP and UPIS na ako! Pero no letting go of CDC pa rin, so kinabukasan..

I went to CDC kahit na wala pag confirmation and asked kung pwede mag observe... everything just went smoothly!  Yes, pumayag sila!

Yes, tatlong school yung na observe ko on that day. Yes, it was fun and yes, I learned.

Letting go of the observation was unthinkable for me. He knows that. He knows me too well.

But then He actually helped me in letting go of the thing na alam Nyang hindi ko kayang i let go to lead me and to save me from pag talon sa bangin, I mean from reprimand sa office.  Hahaha.

He is indeed our ONLY Savior.

If you're praying for direction my dear, I declare that HE will lead you to His will NO MATTER WHAT.

Galing ni Lord noh?

May this encourage you. :)

Every Company (VG in the workplace)

When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan.

For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified. 

 I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling.  

And my message and my preaching were very plain. 

Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. 
                                                                                                         (1 Corinthians 2:1-4 NLT) 



Take a look at my last post. You'll notice that  I was over the moon back then when I had  a glimpse of having  group in the workplace , when I saw an open door, when I saw how God amazingly do it.

Before, I was just designing my "invitation card" like this:

And Ta- daaaa! It's really happening now!

                   After hearing the Good News!

I was praying and asking Daddy (God) last week  what I should share to our group in the workplace. And I am reminded of the most important message of all - The Gospel. I believe that it's the beginning and the foundation of this journey called Christianity.

I could just really feel the Holy Spirit moving through me and speaking through me at that time. It was such a powerful and amazing moment. It's so nakakakilig that I even bursted out in Facebook, "Yung season na mas nakakakilig na yung purpose and calling mo kaysa sa crush mo".

We started at the first Wednesday of May and it continued.
We met at Mcdonalds then in a food gallery. That's where I had a privilege to share the Gospel to the girls.Really praying  and now, I'm declaring that this wonderful seed in their heart will continue to grow.

Indeed, the joy of discipleship is one of my favorite feelings and moments. I think I'll do this for a lifetime!

Korean Ice cream after shift. Aww I miss Minerva/ Jhie!

Having a Victory Group in the workplace is a dream come true  for me and an obeyed command from Daddy God (He asked me to for more clearly last August 2015 and it's what, May 2016?). As His witness we just can't help but share what we saw and experienced. It's not easy but  it's worth it.

Here are some advice for those who have a heart to reach our their offices too  :

♥  Pray and Fast. Hear from God. Really seek His will for you, for them and for the group.
Really cry out to Daddy. More than you, He's the one who  really wants to reach out your officemates and friends!

♥  Try to have a spiritual sister or brother to co-lead the group with you, pray with you etc. It's really amazing how God let me know Heidi. She is my co-teacher who  also have the heart to reach out to our co-teachers! Prior meeting Heidi, Daddy  also let me know Ate Angelica. She really encouraged me to have a group in the workplace!

♥   Be ready. Set the time, place and duration. An opportunity to invite will come and you'll just know it's God who moved! Suddenly, you'll just be surprised that  your influence increased and people will just come and talk to you. But then, have faith with  action. Be engaging, be the one to talk to them too. Initiate. Be intentional. And don't forget! Discipleship is  a relationship.

♥   Believe in this. One of the primary way to make disciples is really a small group because here we don't feel alone with our faith. We can share our lives to others. We don't have to fight alone. We are encouraged also with the prayers, faith and praise reports of others. Believe that it can be used by God to share the most imporatant message of all --- that is the Gospel  and grow a disciple!


Actually, I'm also noting this to myself! I'm not an expert in this  and I know only  God made and can make things happen!

I declare that our VGs will help of officemates  to have spiritual growth and  a  deeper relationship with Christ!

Every company. Every Offices for Jesus! :)

Over the Moon

Over the moon.  It means extremely pleased and happy. 

But before that, it was actually an epic fail.

I decided to fast for a Victory Group / Bible group in our workplace last Tuesday- Thursday.

1st Day - I decided to eat fruits and vegetables only.  What happened was I got sick (not because I didn't eat rice or meat but maybe because of the really hot weather), I got a cold and slight fever so it was very uncomfortable. I still manage though. Thanks Dad!

Second day - here's when I fail. I vow to eat one meal only since it's my friend's birthday and we'll celebrate it  at night. But then while we're wasting our time in the grocery, there was a free taste of sausages. And guess what happened? Oh my instinct! I grabbed one right away! Not just once but twice. huhuhu. I even ate vegetables and salad! Wow, YCAH WHAT ARE YOU DOING? So this is your kind of fasting huh? huuhuhuhuhuu. So there. And then feasting of Thai and Vietnamese food.
This is a confession guys. I'm so sorry.

Third day - I vow not to eat rice and meat again.  I ate an egg in the mroning and on the way home, I hastily bought a bread (Pandesal). Then I ate salad again for dinner and cake too! Talaga pinanindigan ko ang NO rice, No meat, pero nag cake? ay bongga.

Wala na . I will not depend on my performance anymore. I'm going to trust in Him who sees my heart. Whatever He decides, I know that's what best for me.

You know what happened? The next day. I was actually able to invite a new Teacher (Teacher Olga) in a Victory Group / Bible group after our shift! Not just that! I even prayed for her and listened to her story. She will also invite her friends!

Before, it was just a command, a desire.. and now I know it'll happen soon. 

I am indeed over the moon. WAAAHHH!!

Little Miracles

3:42 AM. Friday.

I usually wake up at 3:10AM to prepare for work. This morning,  I didn't hear the alarm and I don't know why. I woke up at 3:42 though  and I know how.

My Dad woke me up again.

Though I'm hastily preparing, there's a smile in my heart knowing that I experience Him again. Seemingly in a  little way but actually, these are the sweetest moments.


That's not the only one though.


I remember the times when I'm really almost late, I just know that He's making me fly and He's making the time slow down. I can never thank Him enough for the favors!

I remember when I don't want to go to an "albularyo" with my Mom but I need to be with her since she's not feeling well. I prayed and yeah, I'm too happy. The "albularyo" is not around!

That same day I needed to go the hospital. I prayed for the Doctor to be a woman. And yes,  she is!

Around 7 years ago. I prayed to be friends again with someone and now, yes, we are again! I'm amazed that  Jesus  the brand new  reason why we became friends again. We're even prayer partners now.

When you feel empty and just tried hard to seek Him and .....He met you. He even said that the "best you" is about to come. I will just be the best me. He's always telling me that.. "Be comfy..be you..stop being insecure". Nakakaiyak. Pga si Lord nag transform, hindi basta-basta. Yun ang revelation. Really, there are days that I really felt like a mess but He picks me up again and again.

Little miracles... little as they may seem but when you witness them personally, it captures your heart and it's just an instant "faith booster" for you.

You know He is mindful. You know He is present. You know he cares. And you know, He is ABLE. BUt don't just know. BELIEVE.

Aica in Korea

Boarding Pass. :) 

Airplane selfie. Ang taba ko dito no?:)

and we're Flying!!!

Samgyeopsal!!! Our First dinner!

Starbucks in Korea. :) First Breakfast. :)

Chocolate from Ms. Jenny. :) 

Selfie with Ms. Hann. :) 

YBM Main Office :) 

Let it snow..let it snow.let it snow.. not fashionable at all. hehe

with Clara #anakngboss

Gyeongbuk Goong!!!!Lamiggg!!!

Evergreen!!! Just like our God na hindi nagbabago kahit ano pang season!

seafood Jjampong for Lunch! 

The morning of the Wedding. hahaha

Uyyy Hi there Woo Bin!!! -11 and temp nyan ah!

Oppa! hahaha!

The locks at Namsan Tower!

Clara trying to copy the airplane. This was at Incheon airport. Really sad moment. 

I'm going home..awwwwww...

Answered prayer! Window seat!!! Annyeong Korea. 'til we meet again! :) 

How did Aica go to Korea?

The desire to visit Korea started the moment I realized that my company used to have the program that would send teachers there . I just thought “Whoa. It’ll be wonderful if they’ll have it again” Little did I know that that desire will turn into faith and then to reality.

Yes, it’s suddenly back and I prayed to go. When you talk about this country with it’s people everyday, I think you would just fall in love with it . Hmm..wouldn’t it be awesome to see it yourself? I got kilig with the thought.

The desire was really there. Thus, I asked my Kuya MJ to pray for me, and he did right away! Now there’s someone agreeing with me! Followed by being a one of my Faith Goals last 2014. “to fly to South Korea” I wrote and pray.

3 weeks after the Prayer and Fasting (where I wrote and believed for my Faith Goals), I was announced as the Best Teacher for my section thus became a candidate to go to Korea. It was such an amazing moment to realize that God could answer our prayers in the sweetest way possible. That night, I wrote in my note “South Korea, here I come!” :)

After two months, I became the Best Teacher again. Take note that everything that happened, was all by His grace. I was so surprised because I know I didn’t do that well since I started my part time that month (meaning, I don’t have much sleep!) I was so in Awe with my Dad in heaven! That’s Him, that’s Him alone!!!!!

Months passed, I had a lot of opportunities to pray to go. Every time I would see a luggage I would pray “Daddy, let’s go to Korea please? (with puppy) eyes,hahaha)” . Every time I would see an airplane up in the sky or just in Tumblr, I would pray “Daddy, Daddy, please, please, let me, let me go to Korea, go to Korea!…:)) Sounds like a little kid yeah. I learned this from Pastor Ryan and his daughter Chesca (they also went to Korea by Grace, this was their prayer). Their testimony inspired me a lot.

Every time I would be asked of a prayer request, “to go to Korea” was always next to Family Salvation I think.

God would always encouraged me to believe with all that I am.. I was often reminded of this phrase “Preparation is the highest kind of faith”. With that, I applied for my passport, bought a winter coat (not knowing it’ll be the one I would wear when I see the snow) asked my Mom to buy me my luggage in the future and bought a smartphone (one Teacher said Koreans might laugh at me when they see my phone - Nokia C5. hehe). I honestly miss those days of praying and preparing. :)

Hearing my mentors and siblings in Christ declaring that I will go gave me strength to believe as well. (oh how thankful I am for my prayer partners!)

Last November, I became a third-time Best Teacher. This made me literally speechless and awestruck. I was in PUP Youth service, worshiping God when I heard the news from one of my dear friends. That’s the time that He reminded me that He is 3Ms for me (Mighty, Mindful and Merciful). I honestly prayed to be a best teacher again but that was like for seconds while riding a jeepney! I was like “WHAAAA LORD? YOU HEARD ME? YOU HEARD THAT?” Hands up. I think I should, and you too should never doubt if He hears you. Because He is indeed a listener and a lover of your Soul. :)

December 19 (the day that they would pick those who will go) came. I remember listening to this song this while crying:

Oh, my God, He will not delay
My refuge and strength always
I will not fear, His promise is true
My God will come through always, always

I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord .

- Always, Kristian Stanfill

"I’m not the kind of girl who would be picked in a raffle, I’m just new here, I’m young, there are a lot of names, maybe He doesn’t want be to be frozen in Korea? " Yes, I had doubts too. But HE NEVER FAILED to encouraged me to believe that HE IS MIGHTY for me. That HE IS GOD. If it’s His will;, NOTHING and NO ONE could ever stop me from going.

They announced the winners and I’m not included. Yes peeps, I was not picked in the raffle. I left the training room. Have you ever felt that pain? The feeling of as if even the wind is painful? I was trying really really hard to be okay..already praying ” Lord, I know You have your reason..maybe I will not stand the winter weather, You’re just keeping me safe right? Daddy, I know..there’s a reason..Your reason… that is way way better than my will.”

Suddenly Kuya Liam was calling “Aica, bumalik ka don! Pupunta ka din daw ng Korea!” and I was like “Kuyaaaaa!!!! Wag mo ko niloloko!!” hehe. I really thought it’s a joke. hahaha. (peace Kuya!)

I hastily went back and everything was magical already..I don’t know what’s happening but the people we’re just waiting and looking at me. They asked me for a speech but all I could say was.. :Thank You Lord!!!!!!” Clueless and just holding on with the thought that I would really go now! Dad, You nailed it! You finished it! Waaah! I was lost in space…or better yet, caught in His love. What a privilege to see His hands in everything that’s happening. His glory shines so bright at that moment. HE REALLY KNOWS WHEN IT IS SWEET. He knows how to surprise. HE KNOWS.

In a sec, He made my sorrow into joy. (I’m trying hard not to cry again now while writing this). I even got my VISA two days before the flight even if I only had few thousands in my account! His mercy never ends.

Today, it’s been a week since I saw the white snow In South Korea. The one He made as white as snow because of His grace, finally saw how white it really is. I was in tears seeing His creation. Even more when I read in Luke 10: 23 after I saw it ,

"Then when they were alone, He turned to the disciples and said,

"Blessed are the eyes that see what you have seen."


Father, I never deserve any of this. Who would’ve thought that you would choose a girl like me to see great and marvelous things? You always make me in awe! Kamsahamnida Appa!!! Sarangheyo! In Jesus’ sweet and mighty Name I pray, amen!

Friends, Believe. Have Faith.

For nothing is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37)

Annyeong!!!

2014 Breakthroughs

This year, we believed God for these and  He's just  so faithful to fulfill them. :) Thanks for standing with me with faith and prayers! :)




Personal Faith Goals

.eyeglasses that will last
.Growth as an intercessor (nakapag -exhort this year. Yay!)
.Increased tithes (wahaha)
.to support students for Caliraya Leader's camp
.to give more to my Mom and Aunt. :)
. Passport
.local travels (taytay,tanay, laguna etc.)
.write more (iamycah.blogspot.com/ iamycah.tumblr.com)
.more Chrsitian books to read and apply (hahaha!)
.Sign -up for Ten Days missions (Kyrgyzstan! <3 nbsp="" p="">. To attend Discipleship 2014
. to celebrate Victory's 30th anniversary
.To run in Race for Life!

and of course..

TO FLY TO SOUTH KOREA (this is still too surreal). waaahhh. huhuhuhu!

Hindi ko naman tlaga pinagpray specifically sa #fasting2014 pero sobrang breakthrough:

Attended Hillsong United Concert and Saved Festival!


My Family

. Wisdom for my Mom and Tita with their Love life (I believe answered ito. ahah)
.saftey and favor in the workplace of my tito Fer
. Good health
. for my brother to be His man. (he usually listen's to podcasts now! - I believe we're on the way here.)

Hindi ko naman tlaga pinagpray specifically sa #fasting2014 pero sobrang breakthrough:


.nakapag service kami (my mom and borther together! WAAAHH!!!)


My Career:

.Excellence in the workplace (Grace...grace..grace..3x Best Teacher ALL FOR HIS GLORY ALONE)

.to have a part time . :)


My Ministry

. regular victory group (push pa further!)
. more week 2 Junior kids Volunteer
. more LIFEbox PUP leaders to rise up
. Harvest in PUP youth Service


Honestly, I thought 2014 would be just a "so-so" year but with Dad, na ah ah.. indeed greater things are yet to come! He was so amazing and nakaka speechless talaga!

We're continously fighting a  good fight of faith! :) Ready to Honor God more this 2015 prayer partners? Here's to more years of praying with and for you guys! Maraming salamat!


Psalm 115
1 Not to us, Lord, not to us
    but to Your Name be the glory,
    because of Your love and faithfulness.

Our Prayer, Alive

December last year, I started to teach my Korean student named Bora (she said it’s from Deborah) . I enjoyed talking to her and as days passed I discover that she also has the same faith as mine (she’s a Christian) . We “click” right away and we started exchanging prayer requests, verses or testimonies.

One of her prayers is to become pregnant soon. I think she’s been married for three years at that time and yet they still don’t have a child. So there, we prayed for her womb and by faith we believed for her future baby. :)

By January (I think) I was so thrilled when she told me that our prayer has been answered! She’s pregnant! Well, our God is awesome and powerful and amazing and faithful and.. (insert all the synonyms that you could think of) Haha.

9 months and we just talked about the preparation, the plans, the name (Ha ol) and pray and pray and pray.

Today, when I called her, she told me the good news! Ha ol was born yesterday! She gave birth already!

What’s more amazing is that, she still bother to talk to me and update me though she just had the surgery! Oh, just one of the things that I love about my job - meeting a lot of people from other nation and just have a chance to part of their lives and impact it somehow in a way that could encourage them.

Our prayer is now a baby. Alive and kicking there in South Korea. Thank You Jesus! :)

Sweet Friday!

So Sweet of my SL. Late birthday treat! Yay! :) 

When I'm 21

When I'm 21... (because I'll never be 21 again)


All glory to Daddy God alone. In every moment between of these events, He is there.  :)



When I'm 21....



I became the best teacher.

I had my own VG.
I experience my First Christmas as an Employee!  


A cat bit me. 
I arranged an High School event. :

I became an admin (for the team building!    

I exhort the Intercessors!   
I saw falls (Taytay Rizal) and swam in a river ! 


I wrote my salvation story!

I entered Araneta Coliseum (for Hillsong United Concert)!   


I went to see and help kids in Tondo (Joy of Giving). :)  

I shared the Gospel to my Mom and brother. :)   


I got an NLT version of a Bible.  


I went to see and help the kids in Payatas. (with team 4 family)  

I accepted my calling as an evangelist (Leader's convergence).  


I applied for Missions (Kyrgyzstan!) . :)   

I did the God test in my company and alma mater. :)   



*I super love the graphics.