P.S. (What to do on your Single years)

Dear God's princess,


        February is just around the corner and you know very well  what it means. SAD or Single Awareness Day is coming. It's more popularly known as Valentine's day.  Can you imagine? There will be chocolates, teddy bears, roses and couples everywhere again.

        As a single woman, I remember one  particular Valentine's day.  It was really such a dreadful day. I was just sad the whole day and I  felt like crying (I think I really cried)! Ako lang ba 'to? Minsan kahit hindi din Feb. 14, it happens, right?

        But then as I learn more/ relearn more from the Author of romance Himself, as I spend time with Him, really listening to Him...  I slowly learned a lot through this season (or should I say "subject" ? haha)  called "Singleness". I didn't actually know na enrolled pala ako sa subject na magtuturo sa akin ng maraming bagay. Haha!

       My major learning is that this season is actually a gift from Him. It's not a problem to be solved, a basis of my security or beauty or a season of punishment that I should hate. It's a season of an undivided devotion to Him actually.

        It says in 1 Corinthians 7:34, “The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy in both body and spirit…”

         It sounded too impossible for me at first. Too impossible! How can singleness be a beautiful thing?  But He continued to patiently  reveal that indeed, it's a beautiful season of Him and me (insert You and me by Lifehouse :D).

         I  kept on learning and relearning to surrender the longings of my heart before Him and rest in the fact that if He wants me to be married, He will make a way. He's powerful. He wouldn't even need my help!


         So now, as we desire to honor God more in this season,  how are we to spend this beautiful season if it's not for Pursuing marriage (Surprise!Surprise!) nor Searching for future husband ('cause he's the one who will search and fight for you)?



      Two letters we (yes, me too) need to remember:   P.S.



      Pursue Jesus Christ

           Pagod ka na ba mag assume? In Christ, you can take  a rest. Yung love ni Jesus for you, you don't need to assume it. It's sure, clear,  real and proven.
           He proved it by giving His life, His blood for YOU and me on the cross.
           With that, I'm convinced that He's worthy of our love, of our devotion, of our emotions.
           With that, we can now pursue this Jesus who loves so much above all else! Yes, even more than marriage!

           It doesn't mean that you'll hate marriage or you'll be "boy-hater" though or you will not be friends with your brothers in Christ. It simply means that you will start making Jesus your all-in-all.

As in  legit. Not just a cliche'.

            How will you know that you're pursuing Jesus or other things?
 
             Isa sa mga natutunan ko is to ...  Check your thought life! Sino at ano ba ang lagi mong iniisip? Yung sinabi ba ni Jesus or yung chat ni crush na binigyan mo ng napakaraming meaning?

            Practical way to fight that is once you notice you're thinking of things you shouldn't, start reminding yourself of a scripture or pray for someone to know Jesus or an open door for the nations etc. ;) It's not an automatic thing though, you need to be intentional. ;)
       
           Now ask yourself, where is your fulfillment? Is it in the hope of marriage or in Jesus Christ?

Let me share this verse that I really appreciate these days:

Proverbs 27:7 New Living Translation (NLT)

7 A person who is full refuses honey,

but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry.

         If you're so hungry,  kahit ano lang basta ma fill ka. You really have the tendency to compromise. "even bitter food tastes sweet" sabi nga.  But, if you're full, you can even refuse  the things that would  seemingly  satisfy you. Full ka na eh. You can choose better what to add in your life. Hindi nalang basta-basta ang pagpili mo. HAHAHA. Am I making sense? Sana na-gets mo. I pray you'll be so full in Jesus, so in love that  He alone is more than enough to fill that void in your heart. Mapa February man or December.  :) 

            In every season, you're okay, you're full of joy because YOU  have HIM! Seek to honor  Him even with your emotions. Guard your heart, guard your emotions (cliche' but we obey) and ask Him to protect it.  It's going to be a daily journey of surrender and passionate love for your Heavenly Bridegroom.

              Basically, it's going to be:  Jesus Christ >  marriage hopes and dreams

              Impossible? Nothing is impossible with Him! Let's  ask for His enabling power.

      Serve 

       
              Instead of searching and searching and searching for your future husband, start serving and serving and serving. Look beyond yourself and start looking around. There's a dying world. A lot of people are dying without even hearing what Jesus did for them, without someone who will encourage them. Your purpose to share Him to the world is not on hold. You are called to make a difference in the life of the people around you... NOW!


             Go pour out yourself for the sake of Gospel, go disciple, go serve God in the ministry that He's given you, go serve your family, go do your best in your studies or at work for His glory,  go pray, go give, go encourage someone, go and be used by Him mightily in this season. By His grace, we can be the woman for others that He wants us to be.


           Kaya ba 'to? Kaya! :)

P.S.

I hope you know He loves you. You're precious. You're beautiful. He got you. Smile, princess. Keep running to Him. Let Him have the pen of your  story. He's trustworthy and He's worthy of our all-in-all.




                                                                                                                              Love,
                                                                                                                              princessinawe

For more, please listen to this Podcast:  http://setapartgirl.com/podcasts/how-to-spend-your-single-years



                                                                                                                    Photo by Nine Köpfer on Unsplash

Why I still have NBSB

I'm 25 and never had a boyfriend. Why?

The old me:  "I'm not pretty enough".

 If  I were the old me, I would repeatedly tell myself "It's because you're  not pretty enough, not good enough. There's something really wrong with you!"

It was so dreadful. It wasn't really easy for the younger me because I believed back then that life is all about education and a boyfriend (really). I remember being so desperate. Those who knew me then would agree with  this. I remember asking my PolGov professor one day with this question  (out of nowhere),

"Sir....magkaka boyfriend po ba ko sir?"

 and his response was out of this world (mind you haha),

 "Oo naman, mas maganda ka pa sa kalabasa"!


What does he mean? At least for me, it means,  I'm not as pretty as the other girls. I continued thinking "No one will love me. I must not have any standards na. Basta lalaki okay na!"




In between: "I have to meet Love Himself first "


When I was 18 though and in the midst of all these insecurities,  I met Someone. Someone that made me realize that there's really something wrong with me (sin) , but He took care of it already. Someone who told me that I'm beautiful twice over (because He created me and saved me). Someone who said with His life and blood that I'm precious and worth dying for. (I'm honestly so kilig writing this! HAHA!) I met the BEST MAN ever. My THE ONE - JESUS CHRIST.

 I'm THAT BEAUTIFUL to  HIM? I'm THAT PRECIOUS  to HIM? SOMEONE LOVES ME?  WOW.

I slowly shrugged the thought that I'm not pretty or good enough. (slowly, yes, it took years and years for me to fully embrace who He says I am because there are times that insecurity creeps in. I'm grateful that He keeps on reminding me of His love and my identity in Him.) I learned the process of taking my eyes off myself and what's  beautiful for the world and look to Him.


"This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!"  2 Corinthians 5:17

The new me.


 It's surprising that nowadays people were surprised whenever they would discover that I never had a boyfriend nor a suitor (YES!) I hear them say , "Weh? di nga? baka hindi mo na agad pinapansin", " Irereto kita sa pinsan ko teacher!"  or "siguro ang taas taas ng standards mo."

STANDARDS. The old me didn't have this but now, Yes, I do have. I do have high standards - God's standards: Someone who also met Love Himself  in between and loves Him more than  he could ever love anyone (even me).

I'm 25 and never had a boyfriend. Why?

1. God is molding me. He's really doing a big work in my heart. I have to be molded to the woman God wants me to be. A woman who's so whole and complete in Him. A woman whose pursuit is His purposes.


"... people used to tell me the best way to prepare for marriage was to date around and to get into all of these short-term flings. I learned the hard way that that wasn’t true, but what I did realize in that season of my life was that the best way that I could prepare for marriage truly was to learn how to find my fulfillment in Christ, how to make Him my First Love, how to cultivate that spiritual purity in my life where He was my All in all."  - Leslie Ludy

2. He's prepared a man for me. My MOG. Not an other half but an equal match. He is also whole and complete in Him. No need to settle for anything less than what He wants for me - His best. I'm sure He is still doing a big work in his heart too (hehe).


3. It's not yet His time. I know He knows when it is the sweetest. Just like what is written in the book of Ecclesiastes, "He has made everything beautiful in its time". 3:11a


If it's His will, walang makakapigil.
If not, we surrender to His good, pleasing and perfect will. :")

I really dread letting others know that I have NBSB but now,  I'm surprisingly joyful. I think I wouldn't have it any other way.  I'm amazed. As I look back,  it was like my THE ONE protected me all along and ensured  na Sya ang magiging FIRST SUITOR,  LOVE at YES  ko.

 I'm glad that He is.

And for you, princess, whatever status you're in, whatever the condition of your heart right now -hopeless or hopeful, shattering or healing.... it's not too late. One day,  you will also meet THE ONE in between. The One who loved you first. He loved you first. He's fighting for that moment.

Let Him love your first.

"Let Him love you first.

Before you allow the right guy to pursue you, give your yes to the Lord first.

Because God wants to show you how you should be loved.

He wants to give you heaven and earth before anyone can promise you the sun and the moon.

He wants you to experience his genuine intention to serenade you with His goodness and mercy.

He wants to rejoice with you and quiet you with His love.

He longs to have a lot of your “firsts.” - Joena San Diego 

It's such a beautiful beautiful Love story. You and Jesus.


P.S.

 And Only He knows when the heart is ready for the second one. :")

Photo by Blubel on Unsplash

Daddy's whisper: You're worthy.

I love learning.

And these days, I guess  it's not too late to learn more about my worth.

Take this from someone who grew up believing the lies that  she's just a nobody. Someone who always need to earn someone's approval or love. Someone who always long for attention. Someone who's NSSB (No Suitor Since Birth)  and NBSB (No Boyfriend Since Birth). Someone who always always thought that she's not beautiful, there's something wrong with her, no one will like her or that she'll never be good enough (Sponge Cola's Neon on repeat? haha).

It's been obviously hard  for me to believe that I have value. But in His time,  it was introduced to me.

The starting point is when I heard the Gospel (what Jesus did for you and me) and  became real in my life. I was consumed by Jesus'  love for me.  Is it really possible for Someone to love me so much to the point of His death? That He'll trade the comforts of heaven just to be with me? To bear  the unbearable pain that's supposed to be... for me? In Jesus, the answer to these questions is a resounding' Yes'. Just thinking about it can easily bring me to tears.

Wow, Someone cares, Someone shed His blood, Someone loves someone like....me?
So, I have value? I am loved? Can I be secured?




It took sometime for that to sink in. It's  been a process for me.

Have you  heard of the saying that "You must preach the Gospel to yourself everyday." ? I have. But why? Why do I have to preach the Gospel to myself everyday?

Because I tend to forget. I really tend to forget my worth.

 I was reading The Chronicles of Narnia - The Silver Chair last night and I read a great quote from Aslan. It  reminded of my tendency to forget and the importance of remembering. Remembering His word and who he says I am.

Because I tend to forget. I really tend to forget my worth.

Especially while I'm waiting for my MOG. This waiting process has been a roller coaster ride. I will feel lonely some days and then I will feel secure again  after talking to Daddy.  I'm learning a lot in this season about self-worth and security.  There are many principles from women's talks , from my leaders or from books. The purpose actually of this post is to summarize them. Kindly click to the links for my post about those. :")

1. Don't be "assumera"

2. Do the  ABCs of Waiting

3. Know

I was talking to one of my sisters in Christ  one night (specifically on the night of my birthday)  and shes' just telling me about the man who  just laid down his intention towards her. One thing that I learned and realized that night was that MOG is brave. He's got to be brave. It takes courage to initiate a relationship even if he's not sure if the woman will respond as he wants her to respond.  Know your MOG. Know that he is courageous. Know that he is a leader.


4. You will do the choosing

This is what I'm learning these days. One day, I will choose. I will be the one to decide. I will be the the one to be pursued and not the other way around. I will be the one to decide if I want  him in my life. We have roles to embrace pala. This is new to me because I'm really used to be the one na..you know.. after a guy.. I mean parang desperate.. may crush ganyan..like oh sana I -like nya yung post ko, longing for his attention etc. Ang weird nito for me promise. HAHA. Buti na lang si Daddy, teacher din. hehe.

Men are meant to pursue and  initiate . Women are meant to be pursued and respond.

I'm learning din about responding!  My leader told me to ask these to myself when that time comes:

"nakukulitan ka or "naiinspire"?

"pwede na" or "eto na yun"?

One day, it'll be inspiring and eto na yun. HAHA.

Pero right now, for us, women.. enjoy natin tong Father-Daughter season. Yung kayo lang ni Daddy Lord. He has made everything beautiful in His time. May you enjoy every season.  Mag pa mold ka lang. Mas main love ka pa sa Kanya. :")

There are times that I'm still wondering .. "Shocks..Talaga ba? I'm meant to be pursued? I have the right to choose?" Siguro ikaw din at one point. But yeah girl, you are. You have. Not because you are above other women or the man but simply because you're His Daughter and He loves you the most. Daddy only wants nothing but the best for you.

Hear  this: "My Daughter, you're worthy".

PS.

No matter what, may MOG man or wala. You have THE ONE. You have Jesus. One secret on this is the truth that  LIFE IS ALL ABOUT HIM. Yung life mo? Yung love story mo? Yung kayo ni MOG? ALL. ABOUT.  HIM.

What to do before true love comes

Okay, so you realized na you must stop being assumera and that some things are not good for you in this season. You're just tired of being desperate on things na hindi naman talaga ikaw ang totally in control like your love life. Hehe. So what's next? What are you going to do after being crazy about your crush,  your ex or yung pa fall na guy na yan? What are you going to do now that you decided to seriously wait for His time and for His man?

Here's a  blog post that I read years ago and I'm just so grateful to stumble upon it again. It really helped me a lot and I just want to share it to you girls! This one's written by one of my girl crushes - Ate Joei Revilleza. She's  great woman of God and her waiting and love story was  even featured in MMK! I was so kilig when I watched it! She was writing to her future husband and her future husband was writing to her too! Teehee! Pag si God  talaga sumulat ng Love Story oh! Okay, so, let's learn the ABCs of waiting now. :") 

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Single ladies, young and old alike are looking for true love. We get excited and teary-eyed when watching romantic comedies. We daydream of wearing a beautiful white gown, walking down the aisle. For some, true love comes in their early twenties; the others, much later in life. But all need to wait for that one whom God has destined for them. Now what to do while waiting? Here’s my ABC for waiting.

Act like a woman. When I say act like a woman, I mean look respected. This is not really about how you look but how you perceive and conduct yourself in front of other people. Do you want to be respected? Then dress modestly (You can still be fashionable while being modest). How you perceive and conduct yourself determines how people will treat you. Also, learn from older Christian women. As said in the Hebrews 6:12b, “imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”

Brothers not Potential Boyfriends. Most women are blessed with male friends from whom they can trust and learn from. Sadly though, women assume other things from the friendship and so do the men. We, in turn, do not enjoy the God-given friendship. I encourage you instead to view your male friends like brothers and not potential boyfriends. Think of them as your friend’s future husbands not your potential husbands and treat them with respect. With this in mind, you will guard your heart from deceit and malice and also enjoy the friendship.

Care for other people. Offer your services to someone in need. Learn to love your siblings and your parents more. This trains your heart to love unconditionally and fills your heart with so much love that you will not seek a man’s love. You will be surprised how much happier you will be when you give love away.

Develop skills and abilities. God have gifted you with a lot of skills and abilities and He wants you to use your gifts. Look for avenues where you can hone your skills and use them to serve God. Be busy! When you do so, you will feel that you are in the spot where God wants you to be and this gradually will lead you to the destiny God has for you. And don’t forget, you would also want your future husband and children to be proud of you.

Express your love for your future husband. When I was waiting for my husband, I rested in the fact that God reserved me for one man. I pray for him. I bought a ring and placed it on my ring finger to remind me that I am reserved for God’s prince for me. When I looked at it, it reminded me of my price and why only one man can take that ring off my finger and replace it with an engagement ring. I wrote a journal to him. The journal served two purposes: A reminder for myself that someone is waiting for me and a gift to my husband on our wedding day. It worked! When you’re waiting, a lot of times you will lose sight of the goal so make yourself reminders of God’s gift at the end of this season. Express your love for your future husband to make the waiting sweeter and worth the wait.

Above all this, be secure that love will come to your life. It may not be how you planned it to be but God has a better plan for your life. As my friend Steph put it, “Fairy tales set the standard too low.” The love story God has written for you will be worth the wait so WAIT!

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

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I tried writing to my MOG (Man of God) some years ago in a journal. I called him "sweetheart, love, sometimes "crush" hehe. After some time though,  I didn't have much time writing with a pen and paper.  I still want to write to him though so I made an online account in one of my favorite SNS so that I can still write to him online. I would just tell him about anything! Like, I miss him..I'm excited to meet him rather, to guard his heart if ever nasa singles camp sya that year or just be healthy etc.

 I'll just send him the link after our wedding. :")

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I just want you to remind you princess  that you're life is not supposed to be a "pursuit of marriage", there's a danger in making "love life" an idol . Your life is meant to be a "pursuit of Jesus Christ" and His plans and purposes for you. If it's His will for you to get married, it'll happen, if not, it's what He thinks is best for you and you'll be okay because not matter what, THE ONE who never gave up loving you would always be with you and He is more than enough. SMILE for JESUS my dear one. You are deeply loved. You are never loveless. :")

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You can visit the original blog post  here:  https://joeirevilleza.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/what-to-do-before-truelove-comes/

Goodbye David v. 2. 0

Appa,

tears are about to say hello

Because he's here or because I'm alone

Yeah right Dad I'm not

yeah right Dad forget the past

Wait. That's what You said

You're doing something

Something beyond what's in my head

Something better than the dream

Someone better than the man there

Some years ago, Acel said goodbye to Danny

Now I should have the courage to let go and still be merry

Not him or my feelings is to be elevated

My heart be secured to our Lord and be guarded

Goodbye David

He'll never know how much he meant to me

Goodbye

He'll never know how much he hurt me

May these feelings be gone..

These are meant for His man.

These are meant for MOG.

Early days of Being 23

I was reading Ms. Patty's blog earlier and I'm just so inspired to write again about what's happening these days.. these early days of being 23.

Some of the highlights were my tummy's breakthroughs. Haha. I ate T-bone Steak and Lamb for the first time! I ate the steak during my birthday celebration with VF's over at Artsy Cafe. I loved it when I said "well-done" to the waiter when he asked me how I like my steak to be done. It was really delicious and it's fun to eat since I need to use a knife. HAHAHA. Ang babaw ko talaga noh?

Anyway,  then I ate  the Lamb kabab last  night in Mister Kabab  with Marian. We did our One 2 One there. It's a little salty for me and I just shrugged the middle eastern flavor (I'm not really a fan of that). Because it's a Lamb, I feel like maybe I could see one in person one day. (yes, I really would love to see one!) That made me happy and excited. So it's a fun experience too!


Next is, I'm loving Kids ministry these days. We just had our General Assembly last Saturday and it was really awesome. Great bonding time with them! Ah, too bad that I'm gonna miss the Christmas party this coming Saturday! (You'll know why soon.;))

Last Sunday, I attended my coaching group and my leader taught us about being a shepherd to our spiritual daughters. I realize and I know now that it's not really easy taking care of the sheeps. You really got to be careful. So careful. It made me more amazed with my own Shepherd that Jesus who laid down His life for the "maarte" "messy" and "dumb" sheep like me.  Oh Daddy, help me to become the shepherd that you want me to be for the girls.

One of my girls is having a hard time right now and I feel like I can't even help her. I feel at times like I'm not really being a good and wise leader. Huhuhuhu. But I can pray and remind her of God's truth and promises right? We'll keep on fighting.


Another thing that happened was during the Intercessors' meeting in PUP, I shared a Word to them for the first time! Grabe si Holy Spirit nun! Iba. Bongga. Ang galing! I shared the verse Luke 16:10 and Kuya Tim even thanked me for the Word!

I just really want to document these moments, these early days of this amazing year of my life. I decalre promotion in every way, to overcome struggles, spiritual growth, adventures and to bless more people. Happy Thursday!


P.S.


Feeling ko may dalawa akong crush these days. Hinahangaan.. ganyan. Pero kino conquer ko. Guarding my heart. Kung iisipin kasi .. having a crush or crushes is having unnecessary kilig, unnecessary pain, thoughts, hopes etc. Brothers mo sila. Friends. Let it go. Merong Tamang Panahon. Emotional purity, emotional purity!!!

Whew,  I'll just really be myself, enjoy Jesus, know and  do His purposes for me and bloom in my relationship with Him (that's the most important).  I'll just wait for MOG to have the courage to tell me what he prayed for and his intentions. Aja!

22 things that happened when I'm 22

22 things that happened when I'm 22


When I was in high school and even in the early years of college, 22 was my favorite number. It's so special to me back then because it's Yael Yuzon (Sponge Cola's Frontman) 's birthday. 22. They even have a song with that title. Throwback kung throwback (sakto throwback Thursday ngayon)!

And now.. taran! It's speacial because I'm 22 and and I'm about to leave this age. This post is just to document the things that happened in the 22 year-old me. I really feel that time is slipping away and I'm really not getting any younger! I want to record everything as much possible.

Okay so at 22,

1. I signed up for a mission trip in Kyrgyzstan but I was not accepted.

That's alright because I can still pray for it and send and friend. (Hi Mai!)  We can still reach the people there.

2. Got a passport and bought a suitcase with my Family

3. I rode an airplane.

4.I saw stewardess in action.

5.I went to Korea

6. I saw snow.

7. I experienced -11 / -19 C Temperature

wow. Just in my Korea trip, I can write a lot of first times! REALLY, who would have thought?!! At 22, I will see snow, I will go to another country and that's all for almost FREE! (almost, haha) ! All by His GRACE and MIGHTY POWER!!!! Kung sinabi mo sa akin ito nung high school  ako, hindi siguro ako maniniwala. At "Weh?" lang ang isasagot. Overwhelming talaga si Lord noh?

8. First family bonding/ Swimming

9. Regular VG with Winnie, Ja and Jhesie

10. Naging Prayer partners ang mga high school friends

11. SINGLES CAMP (I met Team Solar!)

12. First Time in BAGUIO!!!

13. I cooked Adobo for the first time. (lasa daw hamonado sabi ni Brother.)

14. My brother raised his hand to accept Jesus in a Planetshakers concert.

15. Bump Car (in Lotte World)

16. First Leave in the Office

17. Discipling a Single Professional (I met Marian!)

18. Bowling!! (with the Jr Kids volunteers)

19. Beach with PUP Alumni!!! Oh sea oh sea!!

20 Bought a smartphone!

21 Namaga ang paa ko dahil sa pagpapa pedicure

22  I met Sir JJ, Ms. Han, Ms. Jenny and Clara (in Korea). I really miss them.


Wee! More adventures to come at 23!! Here we go!!!

PUP Alumni Summer Getaway 2015

Last weekend (April 25-26, 2015) I went to Matuod Beach, Lian Batangas. I was with my then LIFEbox (now ENCampus)  PUP Alumni Family! Days before this event, I really prayed for us to enjoy so much that we'll really look forward to the next year. Amazing how our Dad answered it! 

I can say that this is the best summer outing so far. :) 

Jeepney Selfie! Trying #VSCOCam for the first time!

His thoughts of me is as countless as the sand in the seashore! Wow! Wrote this during my quiet time by the beach. 

Wow!!! Ang galing ng Creator!!!

I miss these peeps and everyone there. Huhu! Clingy much!

It feels like a first time since I was only seven or eight when I last saw an Ocean. Finally, after 15 years!!!! It was breathtaking! 

I always had a vision of walking by the beach with Jesus. Hand-in-hand..together..now I could finally do it in real life!! So in awe!!!

This is my last goodbye minutes before we head back to Manila. Still so amazed! I declare to come back with my Family again! 

Celebrate 30 Victory Ubelt

After Race for Life, it's  time for Celebrations! The birth-month of our Lord Jesus started and there would be Christmas here and there. Actually, I worry a little because of the packed schedule:

Nov. 29 - Race for life, Ushering Ministry Christmas Party (done)

Nov. 30 - Grapeindor Post Bonding  (done)  in Victory Metro East and Darrren's house in Taytay Rizal. :) 

Dec. 2 - Celebrate 30 (Appreciation Night) 

Dec. 6 - Junior Kids, Team 4, Intercessors, Team COC, Singles Christmas Parties 

Dec. 13 - Boarding House Christmas Party (I can't come) 

Dec. 14 - Arroyo / High School Christmas Party

Dec. 19 - YBM/ Workplace Christmas Party

Dec. 20 - VFs , LIFEbox PUP Alumni Homecoming 

Dec. 21 - Enchanted Kingdom

Dec. 27 - Prayer Mountain 

See? Scary right? hahaha! I'm in need of wisdom where to go. 

Anyway, what I'm going to share tonight though is what happened last Dec. 2 - Celebrate 30 (Appreciation Night). :) 

What happened? 

I hastily went to Pals Salon that afternoon after work  to have mani and pedi plus Hair cut. My patience was really tested since I have to waaaaiiiiit when I have to hurry. Everything went well but sa pagmamadali ko, muntik na ako madulas sa LRT station! Haha! Super panic as I went to Morauda''s residence because they've been waiting for us! I really don't like it when people are waiting for me or when I offend them or disturbed them.  :(

In the end as I look at myself in the mirror..Wow! I'm so bongga pala! Haha! 

Waited for the Van, laughed so hard in my little brother Gilbert's jokes (PNR stories)  on the way there and all! We've been lost and there jokes like "malapit na tayo sa promised land!" "after so many years in the wilderness"! When we're finally there, we shouted "It is finished! The Victory is won!" So fun! We arrived exactly when they're about to eat dinner! Table 47 represent! 

I really noticed that everyone are just so stunning that night! Paano pa kaya pag nasa glorified bodies na kami? hehe. 

I'm also  thrilled to see SaBu (Sarah Bulahan of Victory QC) and Moira Rachelle (I'm not sure of her Victory center). I love them and their voices! The number are so nostalgic and nakakakilig! Haha. Since throwback is basically a theme too. A couple was singing kahit maputi na ang buhok ko when my former crush walked in front of me. hehe. Well, throwback. Guard the heart please! The pastors performed plus Yeng Constantino gave a message for all of us. Amazing! 

The night was filled with "Thank You"s (it's a thanksgiving banquet after all).  they gave us 5 stickers of thank you and give them to the five people that I'm really thankful.

I gave mine  to:

1. Ma'am Lanie

2. Ate Jovie

3. Ana

4. Gabby

5. Kuya MJ

They gave huge impact in my spiritual life and  I'm so thankful for them!

I'm so happy to receive Thank you Stickers too from:

1. Ana

2. Mela

3. Jimna

4. Kuya Mark (from Kids Ministry).

Of course, in the end we give thanks to THE ONE who made everything possible. THE ONE who orchestrated everything. THE only  ONE reason  - JESUS!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!!

24 ways to be a Christ-glorifying woman

Be gentle in words and actions. Let your beauty come from a gentle and quiet spirit (I Pet. 3:4).

Determine to be strong. As a woman, you’ll face many situations where you’ll need to be steady and of a sound mind. Strength and honor are her clothing (Prov. 31:25).

Live purely. There’s goodness and power in purity.

Choose joy. You will bless everyone around you with your joyful countenance. Besides, it’s a lovely way to live.

Seek wisdom. And as wisdom comes from above, look up (James 3).

Laugh freely. It will lighten your spirit and everyone else around you too.

Care for your health. Be sure and eat good foods, exercise, and get enough rest. If you care for yourself, then you’ll be better able to care for others too.

Speak sweetly. People will be able – and more open – to listen to you if you do.

Be willing to work hard. Learn to enjoy your tasks and take on what must be tackled (Prov. 31:13).

Sing loudly. A song can both change a mood and give glory to God. So make a loud noise! (Ps. 98:4).

Study many different things. Decide you’re going to be a life-long student. Learn about gardening, ancient history, bread-baking, new languages, natural medicine, geography, or anything else that fascinates you.

Look after those in need. Have compassion on others and use your gifts to bless them.

Bring beauty into your life. And into the life of others. Whether it be flowers, art, poetry, handwork, or bright colors.

Walk through trials in faith. Don’t walk in your own strength, but trust Him who will carry you through.
Dress with modesty. Truly lovely. I Tim. 2:9

Invest in a few good friends. Make time for and pursue relationships with those who can encourage you, inspire you and challenge you.

Prepare delicious foods. Bless those around you with your simple culinary gifts.

Spend time alone in the Word. Don’t ever get too busy for time with your God.

Be kind to others. Kindness isn’t all that hard to offer and yet has such a significant impact on those around you. And on her tongue is the law of kindness (Prov. 31:26b).

Serve cheerfully. Look to Christ as your example, not what the world says about service. Nothing begrudging or stingy there (Phil. 2).

Pray about all things. Don’t try to solve everything by yourself, but go to your Heavenly Father with your joys, cares and concerns (Eph. 6:18).

Watch what you say. Your words have power to build up or tear down. So use them carefully.

Love others deeply. I Corinthians 13.

Draw near to God. And He will draw near to you. (James 4:8)



                                                                                                     source:  Club 31 Women

I'm so thrilled when I read this. I pray that I could glorify Christ  more and more in my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen.