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As I was dribbling on the first half of the game of 2014, I've realized that, "this journey will be just like a basketball game"...    Sometimes the game will be easy, but more often, difficult.  There will always be loyal fans and some several critical observers.  There will be both losses and wins. And It will take blood, sweat and tears to win the championship... The pressure is on, the clock is ticking and someone is always keeping score. The challenge is to lead, to be decisive, creative with my moves and avoid any fouls. A jump shot, a hook shot, a lay up, or a SLAM DUNK. (even ninja moves will do   ) But in case I've missed, I'll be ready for a rebound.  And when the final buzzer sounds, I will know that WINNING was the GOAL, but NOT the end result, and the JOURNEY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT. Above all, I'm thanking in advance my Spiritual COACH... I will always take Your advice  "I will give you strength, soar your wings like the e...

In life, you always have a choice: Be fearful or Be fearless...  Whichever of these paths you choose will determine your ability to bounce back from life’s myriad setbacks. If you want to survive life’s many challenges, (whew!) you must pu t in the conscious effort and discipline to be a fearless person. (Do I hear an Amen?!   ) The greatest reward out there is actually not found OUT there at all! It is found INSIDE you! The greatest reward is knowing that you are refusing to settle for being anything less than you can be. There’s nothing more fulfilling and thrilling than discovering yourself to be a stronger person than you ever dreamed yourself capable of being.  And when push came to shove, I chose to “be fearless,” baby! rawr!!!   

JUST DO IT!  #thursdayChallenge   #Fearless

"And the victory that conquers the world is our Faith" -1 John 5:4  Everyone dreams, but not equally. Too many people dream only at night in the quiet of their own minds, and then awake to find it was all an illusion. Don’t be one of the m. Dream by the day instead. Be one of the people who dream with their eyes wide open, and who works to make them come true.  Rest when you are tired, but don’t give up. You never know what’s just around the corner. It could be everything you’ve been working for, or it might be just another mile marker on your journey. Either way, when you keep putting one foot in front of the other, one day the next step you take will be the one that carries you to your goal.  #KeepOnMovingForward   #FaithinAction  

Whenever I talk to Him, I would always say: "Lord, kung hindi to para sakin alisin mo to"  but He would always send little messages, causing coincidences and opportunities for it to make it happen.  And as I was reflecting awhile ago "akala ko di na talaga aabot sa deadline" but here we go again...  last minute opportunity, He was still giving me a chance... whew! ottoke?! ottoke?! ☺☺☺ #recharge #Iwant  

♪♫♪ O Holy Night... The stars are brightly shinin'... It is the night of the dear Savior's birth.... Long lay the world in sin and error pining...  ‘ Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. ♪♫♪ This encapsulates Christmas.  This is what God, through Jesus, did ...  Ang lakas natin sa Panginoon noh?!  habang kinakanta ko to di ko talaga ma-gets nung una...  parang isang normal na awit lang na pamasko para sakin to,   hanggang sa ang paulit ulit na pag sambit ng linyang ito  ang nagbigay kabuluhan sa nais iparating ng kantang ito galing sa Panginoon ^_^*    ♥Lord, my heart is not so clean.   ( madami pang kailangang linisin ) But Lord, however unworthy I am,  I ask, I beg you to come into my life, into my heart.  Make the most out of it.   Fill it with your love, that I may always realize how special I am to you. ☺ 

6 months ago... my doctor says "tataas pa lalo yung grado ng mata mo, lalo na sa nature ng trabaho mo" pero nung bumalik ako sa kanya last week... as in wala na! back to normal!   kung pwede ko lang itapon yung salamin ko sa tuwa! haha :XD  We are visual creatures. Mas madali nating paniwalaan ang mga bagay na nakikita natin. Nabubuhay tayo sa konseptong matagal na naiukit sa ating isipan na “se eing is believing”. Dinidikta sa ating mga mata ang buhol buhol na sitwasyong hindi natin magawan ng paraan! Pero ang paniniwala natin mismo ang bumubulong satin na walang impossible kapag kasama natin ang Panginoon. Don’t let your eyes deceive you but cling to His promises . . . “walk by faith, not by sight.” Turn your eyes upon Jesus . . . and the things of earth will grow strangely dim . . . ”  

Nung piliin mong makilala Sya at tunghayan ang bawat makabuluhang kwento kada linggo,  Lubusan mo naring inakap ang Pagiging SFC mo  , at kahit anung bagyo ang humampas sayo, di mo maitatago, at di mo na yun mababago. Ang simpleng pagkakakilanlan ngunit isang titulong di mo kailanman ikakahiyang isigaw sa mundo. Ang bawat karanasan na humuhubog sayo ay mag sisilbing pundasyon mo. At ang misyong pa nghahawakan natin habambuhay: Ang ipamahagi ang pagmamahal ng Panginoon saan man at kanino man, oras – oras at sa kahit anu mang pamamaraan… walang limitasyon ang pagmamahal ng Panginoon, Kaya sa tingin ko’y wala ring limitasyon ang pagbabahagi ng buhay, pananaw, kalinga at higit sa lahat ng pagmamahal sa mundo.  Grabeh! Habang nag ba-browse ako ng albums! Saka ko naalala yung daily gospel  Kung anu nga bang dahilan kung bakit ko nakilala ang mga taong ito, upang iparanas sakin kung gano Niya ko ka-mahal at marapat lamang na ibahagi ko din kung anu man yung mga ibiniga...

FEARLESS people embrace the flow of life with perseverance and determination. They view life as an ADVENTURE not an ordeal. 

You don’t have to bring a Herculean effort to the challenges you face.  You just have to rely on faith to know that you don’t have to walk alone. In the stillness of the night when you send up your prayers, welcome the grace that drips back down and covers you. And on the days when you feel weak, remember it’s these things that will remind you that you are stronger than you think: Enjoy the gifts  you receive every day, Remember life is wonderful, even when it hurts. Keep in mind that life is for learning, growing and changing. Share your heart. Find the inspiration to keep hope alive and your faith strong. Give yourself grace and compassion. Keep your heart open to love. Admit your weaknesses and acknowledge your temptations. Reconnect with those you have neglected or taken for granted. Use this day, right now, to be happy. Understand your power isn’t for others to take – it’s yours to give, but only to those you choose. Focus on what’s important and know t...

Total obedience to Christ can transform an ordinary life into a remarkable journey. Honoring God produces a life of deep joy and great purpose. It is an invitation to seek God and boldly ask for and expect more from the Christian life.  I praise God for His grace that He allowed me to know about what kind of peace He can give. In the midst of my bumpy everyday, I have God’s peace like a river.  I plan to ALWAYS be a YES Girl and NOTHING is going to stop me from saying  #YesToGod !!!  #IamGodsBeloved ♥

It’s always easier to laugh than believe the impossible    It’s true; many times when we follow God’s will, we may not see a way out of our situation. In fact, humanly speaking, there may be no way out. Our job is not to see the solution to our struggles, but to obey God and trust Him for the solution. Human limitations are opportunities for God’s power.  If God asks impossible things of us, He plans to do the impossible for us :)))

The only reason you can love God or love anybody else is because God first loved you.   We don’t want to just talk about love, read about love, or discuss love;  our need is to experience the love of God ♥♥♥         

August 2011. ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ Manila-Palawan  It was my first time I had ever been inside a plane. Once the plane took off, I tried to seek the warmth of the sun as I put my hand on the cold window. For some time I did not let go, until finally, it was as if I could hear the window speak.  Window: You can't touch the sky, Trust me, the sky has no limits. First, I sighed, and I decided to let go. But suddenly, I just realized… Me: ♪♫♪ I’m already here… I’m already reach my desire… And I’m flying to the sky!!! ^__^ And that made me smile. And that smile regained my spirit. “Just because something has no limits, doesn't mean you can't reach it."   

I don’t think we should give up even if we have tried . . . and failed    I mean, if it’s really your passion, why would you stop pursuing it?  It's just a test of faith . . . and hard work!   (of course)  God sees all our efforts...   (yeah)  If you fail, it means He doesn't think you have tried your best. Maybe He wants to see you TRY HARDER, because HE KNOWS YOU CAN, AND YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!! first!!!    (all right! all right! )  Give up? ----------I WON'T--------        As long as I keep trying, doing my best, I believe that the castle I have built up in my mind will someday step into reality.  And I am really looking forward to it :))) ♪♫Come on, make some BIG JUMPS, BIG JUMPS... Life is yours alone... #SettingMyheart   #ExcitingWeekend  

The sooner we give up the illusion that a church must be perfect in order to love it, the sooner we quit pretending and start admitting we're all imperfect and need grace. This is the beginning of real community. Every church could put out a sign "No perfect people need apply. This is a place only for those who admit they are sinners, need grace, and want to grow."/  Indeed! everyday is an affirmation day! Hold my heart Lord... ^_^♥  #IamASuperHeroOfMyCommunit y   #superHeroOfmyfellowBrothe rsAndSisters

I talk to God as if I am telling stories to my best friend. Well, sometimes I was even ranting to God when I'm having bad days... but I always think God is a best friend who will not let you down. Bottom line is, I want to put God in my life. I want to share everything I am going through with God. It true that when you change your attitude towards your problems, sometimes you'll see that it is not how you feel about them.  It's more about how you should react. :)))  #becomingBESTFRIENDSwithGo d ♥  #dayELEVEN

Yesterday (October 15, 2013) I celebrated the 5th Anniversary of my 18th Birthday and as a part of my yearly ritual    #18ThingsIveLearned 1. I am not perfect! But I have a perfect GOD. Absolutely! ^_*  2. Being a Christian doesn’t exempt you from all the emotions that human can feel. But through the grace of God, we don’t need to be consumed by those emotions.  3. Submitting myself to Christ wasn’t an easy thing to do but I must say, it was the best decision I’ve ever made in my entire life. Knowing GOD and who really is and who am I for Him is the greatest and most amazing discovery I’ve ever had. Indeed!!! ^__^  4. We have to be Fearless.  “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9  Because He is! He doesn't say "Alright, I'm going to be with you on Mondays, Thursdays, Sundays, and holida...

"let God change you inside with a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to understand and accept what God wants for you. ” --Romans 12:2  It was God’s hand holding my heart throughout the process of change... 

Have you ever participated in a trust fall?  Your only job is to make yourself easy to catch. Put your hands in your chest, lock your knees, shoulders, and head back (oh no!!! sobrang nakakatakot... pramis!!! o_O), probably because when we are falling, we feel completely out of control - and most of us do not like that. Once you pass that “point of no return” it is too late to change your mind. Y ou cannot catch yourself. You have to trust the people waiting to catch you. Just like in life, we're always afraid to give our full trust in Him, not realizing that He's bigger than anything else in this world. "Perfect love casts out all fear" -1 John 4:18 (awww... I really love this verse! *♥_♥* ) You were not meant to sit at the edge of your comfort palace. Not trying for fear of falling. Not loving for fear of losing love. Not speaking your truth for fear of what others will think. Not looking at yourself in the mirror for fear of what you might see. Try, and then ...