To My Future Wife

I don’t know who you are yet. I don’t know what you look like. I don’t know the color of your eyes. I don’t know the color of your skin. I don’t know your name. There are a lot of things that I don’t know about you, but there are a couple of things that I want you to know.

You’re Already Beautiful. Congratulations, babe, you did it. You are already beautiful. Seriously. If beauty is a game, you’re a pro. You are perfect already. You were beautifully and wonderfully made. You have nothing to fix. Let me say that again, you have nothing to fix. God did not mess-up on you. I know what society is telling you. ”You have to look like this, wear this, and have this in order to be beautiful.” Nope. You’re already beautiful. Beauty is more than what you put on in the morning. You don’t need to lose weight to be beautiful. You don’t need to pack on the make-up to be beautiful. You don’t need to have all the curves installed to be beautiful. You don’t need to have perfect skin to be beautiful. You don’t need to act a certain way to be beautiful. You don’t need to wear certain clothes to be beautiful and you definitely don’t need to take them off to be beautiful. Oh, and you don’t need to have sex with me to be beautiful. You’re already beautiful. Feel free to grow to be a better, healthier, more confident you. In fact, I encourage it. But let me remind you that when it comes to being beautiful, you already won. You are beautifully and wonderfully made.

Babe, keep your goodies in your basket. I get it. I really do. When you have a nice car you want to show it off. If you have a nice body, likewise, you want to show it off. But, what makes a Lamborghini stand out from a Honda Civic? I see Civics all the time. Everywhere I go there is one of those bad boys sitting in the parking lot. I can count on one hand every Lamborghini I’ve ever seen. It is always exciting to see one of those. The Honda, not so much. Don’t get me wrong, your goodies are always going to be good. I’ll say that again, your goodies are always going to be good. But, if everyone and my mom has a look at everything you’re showing off, I’m not feeling like as much of a lucky ducky. So please, for me, keep your goodies packaged away.

You’re a princess worth fighting for. I said “princess.” You know, the princess you always wanted to be as a little girl? Yep, that’s you! But here is the deal, if you are a princess, you have to act like a princess. The story goes something like, “The princess waits high up in her castle waiting to be rescued by her Prince Charming (thats me). This ‘prince’ has to cross the treacherous lands, fight all the battles, storm the castle, slay the dragon and THEN he gets the princess.”

It’s a pretty cool story, really. Prince Charming doesn’t just walk up to the castle doors, spit a little game, and off they go to happy ever after. You’re a PRINCESS. You’re worthy of a fight. If you give yourself to someone who isn’t willing to fight for you, he isn’t worthy to be with you. Your prince charming isn’t going to fight to take your purity, he is going to fight to protect it.

Don’t settle for me, make me go to work. Don’t let me sweep you off your feet without putting in any work. Remember, I have to “cross treacherous lands, fight all the battles, storm the castle, slay the dragon and THEN,” I get the princess. Make me go to work. Don’t let me have you easy. You deserve a gentlemen. You deserve chivalry. Do not settle. There are going to be a lot of guys who come through who might look like me, they might be dressed like me, and they might talk like me, but if they don’t put in the work like me, they don’t deserve you like me. I am out here waiting for you, don’t settle for someone who doesn’t deserve you. Don’t settle.

Our fairy tale will happen, but remember it doesn’t go from ‘once upon a time’ to ‘happy ever after.’ There is a battle that goes on in those middle chapters.Sometimes I am going to mess up. Sometimes you are going to mess up. I am going to say things I don’t mean and mean things I don’t say. Sometimes I will forget that you are a princess and sometimes I will get distracted. But, together, through love, patience, communication, and the grace of God, we are going to win.

I understand I might have written this a little late, but I don’t care who you were yesterday, I care who you are today and who you will be tomorrow. Make a change if you need to. Let us grow together. It is not too late. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or how many of these items you have missed, it just matters what you are going to do now! You are beautifully and wonderfully made by the hands of a perfect Creator, live like it!

~Prince Charming~"
credit to Jaime Morales Fuentes

Studying Your Bible

Ilang beses mo ng nabasa Bible mo? Natapos mo ba at na gawa mo uling basahin from cover to cover? Waaahhhhh ang hirap minsan tapusin basahin ang Bible diba? aminin mo?!? Baka nga inaalikabok na Bible mo, maraming kang strategy kung pano basahin yang Bible mo good for you at least may strategy kesa wala ;).

Kahit ako minsan nahihirapna ding basahin at tapusin ang Bible, such a shame for me pero aaminin ko "hindi ko pa natatapos basahin ang buong Bible :( " Ang hirap kaya, sayang ang oras ko, uhmmm andyan lang naman yang Bible eh at anytime pwede ko namang basahin at tuwing gabi ko lang naman dapat basahin yan.

Totoo pero iyan ay ilan sa mga reasons ko minsan kung bakit di ko matapos tapos basahin Bible ko, nakakalungkot pero kung anong dapat bigyang pansin ay di natin pinapahalagan.  Pero sa kabila nito mas nagiging challenge sa akin na basahin ang buong Bible.

I just want to share this to you guys, I found this from Jarrid Wilson's blog site and this is cool sobrang simple at mukhang effective to study and read our Bible.

Studying Your Bible

Over the last few months I have had hundreds of you request a post on “How To Study The Bible.” Well, here it is. I pray this post blesses you, challenges you, and inspires you to take the initiative to deepen your relationship with God.

Below is the formula I use when studying and journaling through the scriptures. This doesn’t mean it’s the only way to study, but I do believe this formula is a great way to strengthen your foundation in Christ.

1. Uncover

1. Time/Date/Author

2. Place/Location

3. Audience (who is the text directed to?)

2. Relate

1. How does it affect me?

2. How does it make me feel?

3. In what ways do I share a similar experience?

3. Apply

1. What did I learn?

2. How can it be applied to my life?

3. What is God trying to tell me through this text?

- Jarrid Wilson

Credits to Jarrid Wilson

Isang Gabi

               Sa mga nakalipas na araw alam kong nangusap sa akin ang Panginoon, ipanaalala niya na walang ibang mag bibigay sa akin ng kapanatagan kundi siya lamang, maraming mga gumugulo sa isipan ko, maraming katanungan ang gusto kong hanapan ng sagot.

               Isang gabi habang ako ay nahihimbing sa pag tulog, naramdaman ko na tila ba'y basa ang aking mga mata at mukhang kagagaling sa isang matinding pag iyak.  Umupo ako sa dulo ng aking kama at nag isip-isip.  Di nagtagal pumatak ang aking mga luha at tila ba wala ng katapusan, marahil sa pag kakataong ito ako ay ginising ng Panginoon para siya ay bigyan ko ng pansin.  Paulit ulit na tumatatak sa isipan ko ang mga salitang "Kumusta ka na? Ayos ka pa ba?" at sa pag kakataong iyon alam kong galing sa Panginoon ang mga linyang iyon.

               Walang tigil ang pagpatak ng aking mga luha habang namumutawi ang mga tanong na iyon, walang lumalabas na salita mula sa labi ko kahit gusto kong mag salita, kahit gusto kong sagutin ang tanong na iyon.  

               Gusto kong ipag sigawan na....

               "Kumusta ako?" Panginoon hindi maayos ang lahat para sa akin, nahihirapan ako, nabibigatan at naguguluhan sa mga nangyayari madaming tanong ang gusto kong masagot bakit ganito? bakit ganyan? bakit! bakit! bakit!....

               "Ayos ka pa ba?" Panginoon hindi po ako ayos, ang simpleng tugon ko sa tanong na iyon (sabay patak nanaman ng aking mga luha mula sa aking mga mata).

               Pakiramdam ko tumigal ang oras at mundo ng aminin ko sa kanya ang totoo at kung ano ang tunay na nararamdaman ko tila ba nag hihintay ako ng kasagutan sa mga tanong.

"Anak may mga bagay na hindi mo naiintindihan dahil pilit mong nilalayo ang sarili mo sa akin, hindi kita pinabayan ni iniwan sa oras na ikaw ay may mga bigatin sa buhay, kung saan ka magpunta, naroon ako para subay bayan ka, sa mga luha mo naroon ako at nasasaktan kapag ikaw ay nakikita kong lumumuha na.  Ilang beses akong kumatok sa puso mo ngunit tila ba ay hindi mo ako naririnig o sadyang di mo ako pinapansin, nasasaktan ako sa tuwing ikaw ay nadadapa sa hamon ng buhay, ni hindi ka humingi ng tulong sa akin sa mga pag kakataong iyon, iniisip mo siguro na kaya mo ang lahat ng mga bagay na dumadating sayo.

Ang gusto ko anak tanggapin at aminin mo sa sarili mo na hindi mo kaya ang mga bagay bagay na nangyayari sa iyo gaya nga ng sinabi ko sa aking salita ("apart from me you can do nothing John 15:5")  walang mawawala sa iyo anak kung susunod ka sa mga bagay na naaayon sa plano ko sa iyo ( "For I know the plans I have for you. "declares the LORD,"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11").  Hindi ba at napaka ganda ng mga pangako ko sa iyo, mahal na mahal kita anak at kailan man hindi ko hahayaan na ikaw ay mapahamak sa mundong ito mag tiwala kalang sa akin ng buong puso aking anak."

               Hiyang hiya ako sa Panginoon sa mga bagay na pina-realized niya sa akin punong puno ng pagmamahal at pag papatawad ang lahat.  I realized Lord, in the past I have denied you and walked away from you and even ignored numerous times.  But I know that there is an indelible mark of the cross you left in my heart, from now on, I will bring your cross.  I will do it.  

               Ang sarap sa pakiramdam ang umiyak sa Panginoon ibuhos ang lahat lahat sa kanya na di mo kayang gawin sa kapatid, magulang o kahit sa pinakamatalik mong kaibigan, sa Panginoon hindi ka niya huhusgahan at iiwanan sa oras na kailanganin mo siya.   The more I seek You, the more I find You.  The more I find You, the more I know You.  My life is in You oh Lord.  He is just a prayer away guys.

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And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39

My question is...Will you be my child? John 1:12-13 

Arranging Stuffs

               There are wasted times that I spent sometimes, and to kill those junk moments I decided to fix my iTunes and just to satisfy me having OC (obsessive compulsive) dilemma I searched and put an album art in all my iTunes songs. Having 1882 up to date songs in my iTunes all of them have their Album Art, nothing was missed.

               Almost 60% songs installed in my iTunes were Christian/Gospel musics from Worship songs, Alternative Gospel, Acoustics and Rock kind of music.

               Kutless, Starfield, Jeremy Camp, Tenth North Avenue, Matt Redman, Switchfoot, Tim Hughes, Chris Tomlin, Owl  City, Skillet, Sonicflood, David Crowder Band, Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture, Hillsong, Planetshakers and the like.

               And 40% of them are sort of what they say secular kind of music, but I have no against with that like Acoustic, Alternative, RnB, Rock type of musics.

               Boyce Avenue, The Script, Jason Mraz, One Republic, Jason Derulo, Neyo. Linkin Park, Maroon 5, Chris Brown, Adele there are more to mentions.

Just want to share some of what I did.

Under pressure?

Ever felt that life is like one big pressure cooker?  Pressure from everywhere, building up until you feel suffocated by a massive heap of stress?  Difficulty getting on with parents? Pressure!  Brothers or sisters getting on your nerves? Pressure! Worrying about your grandparents’ health? Pressure! School too demanding? Pressure!  Boy/girlfriend jealous and possessive? Pressure!  Friends falling out? Pressure! It’s all too much!

Jesus says: ‘Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me.’ By the way, Jesus isn’t talking about eggs here. A yoke is a wooden beam used between a pair of oxen to allow them to work together to do the same job, ploughing a field. Jesus is saying: ‘Learn from Me’. Watch how I deal with people, see how I am in My relationships and learn to do the same. Let Me guide you through life, because My way is stress-free, My way takes off the pressure and piles on love.

Jesus knows how to handle everything - all that’s difficult, harmful, tough, hurtful, bewildering, overwhelming, awful and painful. So don’t collapse under a stress heap because of all the pressure. Hand your pressure over to Jesus and allow Him to take you through life stress-free. Learn a different way, an easier way to live, the best way to live - with Jesus.

Bestfriend..

Weird ba bro?

Habang nakaupo ako sa aming terrace bandang hapon, may mga ilang grupo ng kabataan ang dumaan tawanan, kwentuhan at syempre asaran to the max ang mga drama (yan naman talaga ang nature ng mga kabataan).. Halos tawagan nila sa isa't isa bes/best/beshy, hindi nakakapagtaka dahil kahit saan naman ako mapunta naririnig ko ang tawagan na yan kahit nga ikaw na nagbabasa nito naririnig mo din yang tawagan na tulad ng nabanggit ko.

Pagka daan ng grupo ng kabataan na iyon, napaisip at nagtanong ako sa sarili ko ''nagkaroon nga ba ako ng Bestfriend?'

Bro just to tell you honestly never akong nag ka-Bestfriend sa loob ng dalawamput limang pamumuhay ko dito sa mundong mapaglaro. Natatandaan mo nung Elementarya at High School na kung saan uso ang slambuk (aminin mo nakasagot ka na rin sa slambuk ng klasmyet mo) na sasagot ka sa tanong na ''Who is your Bestfriend?'' , at pagkatapos mong sumagot ang unang titignan ng mga klasmyet mo ay eto 'WHO IS YOUR CRUSH?' , 'WHO IS YOUR FIRT KISS/FIRST LOVE?' at 'WHO IS YOUR BESTFRIEND?'....

Sa tanong tungkol sa CRUSH/LOVE/KISS may mga sagot ako dyan bro nyahahaha. Pero pagdating sa 'WHO IS YOUR BESTFRIEND?' wala ako maisulat kahit isa, hindi naman sa hindi ako palakaibigan, yun nga lang eh sa wala nga akong Bestfriend eh, anong isasagot ko dun.

Tumungtong ako ng kolehiyo mas naging independent ako pagdating sa pamumuhay, kung sino sino ang mga naging klasmeyt (irregular student ako ng college ako sa kadahilanang nagtransfer from public school into a private school) kaya from 1st year to 3rd year iba't ibang klase ng estudyante ang nakakasalamuha ko, 4th year nalang ako nakasama sa isang block section.

Siguro nga iba talaga kung may matalik kang kaibigan may nasasabihan ka ng mga bagay bagay sa buhay mo.

Para sakin hindi naman siguro weirdo na ako ay walang naging matalik na kaibigan.

At the end of the day masasabi ko may naging bestfriend ako (hindi nga lang in physical aspect)..

He's up there, He knows me from the start, He knows all my pains, sufferings, dreams, aspirations, even my deepest secrets, success, desires, what i need and what i want in life. I can talk to Him anytime i want, without any rejection... He's name Jesus my only bestfriend. I hope you find yours same as my bestfriend.

GOD BLESS YOU BRO!

The Greatest Man

The Greatest Man in history is named Jesus. Had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. Had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. Jesus the reason for the season.

Hold On...

I’ve seen you fall, I’ve seen you rise. I’ve seen you laugh, smile, and cry. What makes you smile, makes me smile; what hurts you, hurts Me. But please, don’t let one mishap, let alone, one person nor thing ruin what you worked so hard for. Don’t give up, just because a certain outcome didn’t go the way you expected it to play out. Don’t let anyone or anything stop you from making it right. I didn’t say this journey would be easy. There will be trials and tribulations that you still would have to face. But I know you will be able to stand against them. My faith in you is strong and I believe that you can and will make it through. Look at how far you have come, the strength that helped you carry on; all the victories you’ve rejoiced in. You are not alone, you have sisters and brothers walking alongside of you, facing their share of trials and tribulations. Continue to keep striving; keep a tight grip on faith, on love, and on hope. In the end I promise, things will be a whole lot better.

- God

No matter what storm you face, you need to know that God loves you. He has not abandoned you.

Wake Up Call!

Why Jesus is greater than Santa Claus?

Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh.
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year.
JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies.
JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited.
JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited.

You have to wait in line to see Santa.
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap.
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn’t know your name, all he can say is “Hi little boy or girl, what’s your name?”
JESUS knew your name before you did.

Not only does He know your name,
He knows your address too.
He knows your history and future and
He even knows how many hairs are on your head.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly.
JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO.
JESUS offers Health, Help and Hope.

Santa says “You better not cry.”
JESUS says “Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.”

Santa’s little helpers make toys.
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but.
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree.
JESUS became our gift and died on a tree.
Yes, from sin He sets us free!