Cause you're my..
:)
Thursday, February 28, 2013
I just don't understand them..
It's really hard pleasing them...
Really really hard..
But there comes a time..
I realized.. that someday..
Someday.. You will finally understand me..
And i can't wait for that :))
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Continue..
..Yeah, I don't know, I guess i've learned a lot this year...
But i think i'm still in a "work in progress".
I'm far from there.. but at least I'm on my way..
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Why worrying is a Failure?
-Trevin Wax-
"Don't be a worry wart!" people say.. and those of us prone to anxiety promptly begin worrying about worrying too much.
I know the feeling. I worry too. I'm not the "lie awake at night" kind of person. But i notice that when i had a lot on my plate, I give an inordinate amount of attention to little details. Worry consumes me in a variety of ways, I lose patience quickly, I snap at my wife and kids.. or I lose my sense of empathy for others. Worry turns my focus to me.
For a while, i thought worry was caused by my failure to SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM. If i would only fix my eyes on Jesus more, then i would stop worrying. I i would only think about the kingdom more, then anxiety wouldn't be an issue.
Certainly, those who are seeking first the kingdom above all things are not preoccupied with food and drink, and clothing ( as Jesus says in the sermon of the Mount) And yes, seeking the Kingdom first is a good action plan if we find ourselves worrying.
But seeking first the kingdom comes after we are being sought by the King. The root cause of worrying is not misplaced priorities. It's misplaced faith.
It's failure to grasp Gospel of God worthy of our trust.
So worry shows up whenever my view of God is diminished and my view of myself gets too big. I worry because my vision of God is skewed. I rest when my vision is fixed.
God's grace and mercy is sustaining us too. Everything we have comes from God's hand. Salvation belongs to the Lord. And the powerful God who saved us is the loving Father who sustains us.
When I reflect on the gospel of a priceless Savior giving his all for undeserving sinners like you and me, then I am assured that our value in the eyes of God does not shift with the economic tides. Our worth is not measured in what we do for God, but what God has done for us.
This is God the Father who sent his only Son to the cross that we deserved.
This is God the Son who willingly took on flesh, lived among us, and died in our place.
This is God the Spirit who prompts our hearts and brings us back into unending fellowship with our Maker.
It is the costly actions of God that give us our value.
In these difficult times, we - the people of God's kingdom - need to be reminded of our true citizenship and true identity. The uneasiness of worry surfaces in our hearts when we lose sight of the gospel of God's grace to the undeserving. Failure to grasp the gospel is what causes us to take our eyes off the kingdom and forget who we are in Christ.
United to Christ, we are part of a royal family. Our older Brother is the King of the world.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Away from our comfort zone.
"Remember prisoners as if you were prison with them"
"Remember those who are mistreated you as if you were being mistreated." - Hebrews 13:3
They say the book of Acts is the only unfinished book in the Bible. Yes it is, because the story still goes on.
In china, most of the people have never heard the Bible. For 200 people, one Bible, That sucks.
A visitor pastor told us that 20 years of his life, He has never known God of a Jesus, and he worship Mao Ze Dong. He only found out about the Bible when he was in his college's basement library.
He found it at the Banned books Section. and it was under Western Pornographic Material, see! that's how they see the Bible!
He begged his professor to read it and He was given two weeks, so he copied the whole thing. Bibles are being smuggled to China, and yes, in this instance can we only say, smuggling can be holy.
What sucks more is whatever happen to Paul and the Apostles in the book of Acts is still continuing.
There are chinese people preaching and people worshiping God and they get imprisoned for it.
The prisoners who were released from 3 year to 15 years sentences gave their testimonies, and it's amazing. Because they were singing in prison, like the old times, Praising Jesus.
"Remember those who are mistreated you as if you were being mistreated." - Hebrews 13:3
They say the book of Acts is the only unfinished book in the Bible. Yes it is, because the story still goes on.
In china, most of the people have never heard the Bible. For 200 people, one Bible, That sucks.
A visitor pastor told us that 20 years of his life, He has never known God of a Jesus, and he worship Mao Ze Dong. He only found out about the Bible when he was in his college's basement library.
He found it at the Banned books Section. and it was under Western Pornographic Material, see! that's how they see the Bible!
He begged his professor to read it and He was given two weeks, so he copied the whole thing. Bibles are being smuggled to China, and yes, in this instance can we only say, smuggling can be holy.
What sucks more is whatever happen to Paul and the Apostles in the book of Acts is still continuing.
There are chinese people preaching and people worshiping God and they get imprisoned for it.
The prisoners who were released from 3 year to 15 years sentences gave their testimonies, and it's amazing. Because they were singing in prison, like the old times, Praising Jesus.
The call of this note is simple. If these Chinese people can preach about God to other people and are not afraid of imprisonment, WHAT ARE WE FEARING THAT KEEPS US FROM PREACHING ABOUT OUR GOD?
Let's preach now with more vigor, with no fear of rejection, for with preaching do we not only glorify His Name, but we get used to SAVE PEOPLE. :)
And let's pray for the people in prison for their faith that they may glorify His Name and they may be released.
Good morning :)
:) i just saw this picture on facebook earlier and i just
wanna share it with you because i've been like this until now :)
I just don't know where to go..
I just want to cry, again? ? hahaha!
but somehow i need to be happy ..
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wanna share it with you because i've been like this until now :)
I just don't know where to go..
I just want to cry, again? ? hahaha!
but somehow i need to be happy ..
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Girls :)
Yes, I'm a girl..
I push doors that clearly say PULL.
I laugh harder when i try to explain why i'm laughing.
I walk into a room and ... why i was there???? LOL.
I count on my fingers in my math class.
I try to accomplish things with time still on a small microwave.
I wish for love every 11:11.
I lie sometimes to hide the pain.
I say it's a long story when it's really not.
I fall inlove too hard too fast.
But all i want is to be with You forever.
YES- imma girl..
BUt it's more than it seems..
---^_____________________^
I push doors that clearly say PULL.
I laugh harder when i try to explain why i'm laughing.
I walk into a room and ... why i was there???? LOL.
I count on my fingers in my math class.
I try to accomplish things with time still on a small microwave.
I wish for love every 11:11.
I lie sometimes to hide the pain.
I say it's a long story when it's really not.
I fall inlove too hard too fast.
But all i want is to be with You forever.
YES- imma girl..
BUt it's more than it seems..
---^_____________________^
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Hey, It's monday..
Friends, i am really sleepless, i can't sleep ! haha!
It's monday today.. nothing special :)
I just want to share my monday devotional notes :)
BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD
so in the Scripture of Acts chapter 4
God's message is :
Even if all of the unbelievers persecute you, be still.. The enemies.. were always there..
You know, enemies have their strength to keep us away to the Lord when we show weaknesses.
On the v.2 says SPEAK TRUTH.
Persecution makes you strong even if everyone is against you.
- Maybe this is the one i've been holding on for a long time..
Everyone persecutes me.. but still I'm holding on to my faith. Because as they said you will only know the truth if you follow the truth :)
V3 - They caught and they jailed.. but still, the power of their words still worked because everybody knows the truth but they don't believe in it.
V 7-8 - "We are doing this in the Lord's name." Because of the faith of the paralyzed man, He was healed.
Just like us, If we have faith, we have nothing to worry about..
We don't have to worry about everything, simply because we have..
Have you heard the song "TODAY IS THE DAY"?
It has lyrics like these..
"and i won't worry about tomorrow, i'm trusting on what You say, Today is the Day".
Just put your Trust to God.
Whatever is in our mind right now, whatever you burden is, i Know, it will be healed through faith.
--Faith and knowledge are different. Faith is limitless.
V11-12" Every words that are abandoned " This means that we should value God's word.. This is the key to build a strong foundation of the Lord with You.
To be with him is safetiness for He is the only begotten Son that the Lord gave to us.
GOD'S COMMAND :
V13 - Be strong and courageous. (Joshua 1:9 ) For the Lord you God will be with you wherever yo go.
That's why Peter and John stood still for their words.
V17: - They forced them to tell what they know but they said " I will give you the right to judge on this. What is righteous in the Lord's eyes.
TO FOLLOW YOU OR TO FOLLOW THE LORD?
The Lord have commanded us to follow Him. But before we get to finally reach Him, We have to walk through a lot of challenges, to know what His will is.
V30-31 RESPONSE OF GOD.
for thos who has strong faith in the Lord We have seen how the Lord answered our questions, Our Problems in life. Why?
Because They're filled with the Holy Spirit and they're bravely scattering the word of GOD.
V32. UNITE.
If we, believers have one goal in this life, we should have the unity, the power of one to overcome struggles in our life, in our church,
Christians must have one set of mind.
GOD'S PROMISE.
V12: Salvation is found in no one else, and there is no other name.
The Lord has promised that who ever believes in Him and accept Him must be saved.
V22 - Praise God for everything
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise (2Peter 3:9a)
V30 - God's grace works
Because of the strength that comes from the Lord, they continued testifying/ speaking the truth. ( the ressurection, God promised grace in all of them.)
V34 - They were blessed
God blessed them everything they needed . He provided what is lack from these people.
God gave them all they need because they follow, they praise, they believe, and because, their salvation is true.
God's warning
V17 You should have speak nothing but the truth, The Lord said.
Let the truth prevail. Yes at first it will make us miserable, but believe me, it will set you free.
V26 - We have to get ready for everything that would happen if we truly believe in Christ, This say's that maybe we might encounter arguments, misunderstanding. Yes, because we're believers but not all that surrounds us will believe.
Maybe the Lord is not calling them yet, but i know, the time will come.. The Lord Him self will touch their hearts.. You know this is what i'm praying eversince. :)
PERSONAL APPLICATION.
Praise God for this wonderful Verse.
I learned how to...
It's monday today.. nothing special :)
I just want to share my monday devotional notes :)
BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD
so in the Scripture of Acts chapter 4
God's message is :
Even if all of the unbelievers persecute you, be still.. The enemies.. were always there..
You know, enemies have their strength to keep us away to the Lord when we show weaknesses.
On the v.2 says SPEAK TRUTH.
Persecution makes you strong even if everyone is against you.
- Maybe this is the one i've been holding on for a long time..
Everyone persecutes me.. but still I'm holding on to my faith. Because as they said you will only know the truth if you follow the truth :)
V3 - They caught and they jailed.. but still, the power of their words still worked because everybody knows the truth but they don't believe in it.
V 7-8 - "We are doing this in the Lord's name." Because of the faith of the paralyzed man, He was healed.
Just like us, If we have faith, we have nothing to worry about..
We don't have to worry about everything, simply because we have..
Have you heard the song "TODAY IS THE DAY"?
It has lyrics like these..
"and i won't worry about tomorrow, i'm trusting on what You say, Today is the Day".
Just put your Trust to God.
Whatever is in our mind right now, whatever you burden is, i Know, it will be healed through faith.
--Faith and knowledge are different. Faith is limitless.
V11-12" Every words that are abandoned " This means that we should value God's word.. This is the key to build a strong foundation of the Lord with You.
To be with him is safetiness for He is the only begotten Son that the Lord gave to us.
GOD'S COMMAND :
V13 - Be strong and courageous. (Joshua 1:9 ) For the Lord you God will be with you wherever yo go.
That's why Peter and John stood still for their words.
V17: - They forced them to tell what they know but they said " I will give you the right to judge on this. What is righteous in the Lord's eyes.
TO FOLLOW YOU OR TO FOLLOW THE LORD?
The Lord have commanded us to follow Him. But before we get to finally reach Him, We have to walk through a lot of challenges, to know what His will is.
V30-31 RESPONSE OF GOD.
for thos who has strong faith in the Lord We have seen how the Lord answered our questions, Our Problems in life. Why?
Because They're filled with the Holy Spirit and they're bravely scattering the word of GOD.
V32. UNITE.
If we, believers have one goal in this life, we should have the unity, the power of one to overcome struggles in our life, in our church,
Christians must have one set of mind.
GOD'S PROMISE.
V12: Salvation is found in no one else, and there is no other name.
The Lord has promised that who ever believes in Him and accept Him must be saved.
V22 - Praise God for everything
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise (2Peter 3:9a)
V30 - God's grace works
Because of the strength that comes from the Lord, they continued testifying/ speaking the truth. ( the ressurection, God promised grace in all of them.)
V34 - They were blessed
God blessed them everything they needed . He provided what is lack from these people.
God gave them all they need because they follow, they praise, they believe, and because, their salvation is true.
God's warning
V17 You should have speak nothing but the truth, The Lord said.
Let the truth prevail. Yes at first it will make us miserable, but believe me, it will set you free.
V26 - We have to get ready for everything that would happen if we truly believe in Christ, This say's that maybe we might encounter arguments, misunderstanding. Yes, because we're believers but not all that surrounds us will believe.
Maybe the Lord is not calling them yet, but i know, the time will come.. The Lord Him self will touch their hearts.. You know this is what i'm praying eversince. :)
PERSONAL APPLICATION.
Praise God for this wonderful Verse.
I learned how to...
Stand up for God
- SPEAK TRUTH
-STRONG FAITH
-STAND STILL
-SALVATION
-PRAISE
-BELIEVE
-GRACE OF GOD
Those words became my key to strengthen my faith to God.
The Lord promised me that he will never leave me as long as i will stand firm to Him.
The Lord promised me that he will never leave me as long as i will stand firm to Him.
The Lord is so great in my life because His grace is sufficient..
Even if i dont deserve His Love.. He still gives me what i need.
He is patient.
I believe that the Lord has plans for me
I know that someday, these rough road that i'm travelling on will be
my path to success, Maybe he just wants me to Discover something for myself.
But i believe God will use this moment, or shall i say these things that i'm experiencing on to change my life.
-BELIEVE THAT MY GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE ME.
-HUMBLE DOWN MYSELF WHEN I FEEL PRIDE.
-LET ANGER FILL WITH LOVE
-FAITH STRENGTHENS ME.
-LISTEN TO GOD.
-IT IS NOT SELF CENTERED ATTITUDE.
PATIENCE WORTH
-EVERYTHING THAT SURROUNDS YOU IS GOD'S INSTRUMENT.
-GOD IS FAITHFUL
-HE IS PRINCE OF PEACE
Life is too short to enjoy and entertain sadness in your life..
Just face those challenges and tell your self,
Just face those challenges and tell your self,
I'll be a better person someday :)
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
GODBLESS.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
GODBLESS.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wait until it's time.
You know guise, Lots of things came to my mind today..
and i think i can't take even one step to do it all ..
*sigh* i'm so tired of waiting ..
So tired of waiting and waiting and waiting..
You know..
I need someone.., I really need someone to talk to..
I need someone to comfort me, to rely on to someone..
I need someone to tell everything..
and i think i can't take even one step to do it all ..
*sigh* i'm so tired of waiting ..
So tired of waiting and waiting and waiting..
You know..
I need someone.., I really need someone to talk to..
I need someone to comfort me, to rely on to someone..
I need someone to tell everything..
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Lifehouse :)
One of my favorite songs from Life house :)
BLIND.
BLIND.
EVERYTHING.
(I have this skit too :D )
YOU AND ME.
This is the least that i can do for myself.
I'm so great in hiding my true feelings :)
They always see me smiling, laughing, playing around..
but they don't see what's inside of my heart..
and they never will..
They will never understand someone like me..
They never know how i love God, deep down in my heart..
Though i'm hoping and praying that someday they will draw closer to God..
And i know that someday..
Someday will be very good in each one of us..
I don't really know what's wrong with making friends..
I don't know why do they have to keep me away from them..
If only i could turn back the time..
I would choose to live with God..Forever..
But then i still love them that's why i chose to sacrifice..
My happiness, My Everything..
"Obedience is far greater than sacrifice."
How can i do that?
Can someone ever tell me.. How?
I've been asking myself a long long time..
How? How can i be so happy with want i want
when everyone's avoiding me..
When everyone's hating me for what i'm doing..
They never know how i cry..
How i cry myself out when i'm alone..
I need someone to talk to..
I need someone who would understand me..
But nobody was there except God..
Every people that surrounds you.. they will leave you someday,
Some of your friends will forsake you..
Some of them will forget you..will hate you..
But God does not..
I believe.. I'll be living in God as long as i stand my faith in Him..
I know that the sufferings and sacrifices will bear something..
Something that i need to learn..
God will never leave me.. nor forsake me..
I only trust Him.. In Him only..
Someday, this pain will go away..
This heartaches and sadness will fly away..
Someday.. :'(
John 14:27
"We love because God first loved us."
They always see me smiling, laughing, playing around..
but they don't see what's inside of my heart..
and they never will..
They will never understand someone like me..
They never know how i love God, deep down in my heart..
Though i'm hoping and praying that someday they will draw closer to God..
And i know that someday..
Someday will be very good in each one of us..
I don't really know what's wrong with making friends..
I don't know why do they have to keep me away from them..
If only i could turn back the time..
I would choose to live with God..Forever..
But then i still love them that's why i chose to sacrifice..
My happiness, My Everything..
"Obedience is far greater than sacrifice."
How can i do that?
Can someone ever tell me.. How?
I've been asking myself a long long time..
How? How can i be so happy with want i want
when everyone's avoiding me..
When everyone's hating me for what i'm doing..
They never know how i cry..
How i cry myself out when i'm alone..
I need someone to talk to..
I need someone who would understand me..
But nobody was there except God..
Every people that surrounds you.. they will leave you someday,
Some of your friends will forsake you..
Some of them will forget you..will hate you..
But God does not..
I believe.. I'll be living in God as long as i stand my faith in Him..
I know that the sufferings and sacrifices will bear something..
Something that i need to learn..
God will never leave me.. nor forsake me..
I only trust Him.. In Him only..
Someday, this pain will go away..
This heartaches and sadness will fly away..
Someday.. :'(
John 14:27
"We love because God first loved us."
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
You Got Me!
One of my favorite songs because of Yeng Constantino :))
Hope you'll Like it too!
I have here the Original version of course by Ms. Colbie Caillat
and a cover by Ms. Yeng Constantino :)
You're stuck on me and my laughing eyes
I can't pretend though i try to hide
but i like you, i like you...
I think i felt my heart skip a bit
I'm standing here and i can hardly breathe
You got me, Yeah , You got me...
The way you take my hand is just so sweet
And that crooked smile of yours
It knocks me off my feet
Oh, I just can't get enough
Find my stoup i need to fill me up
It feels so good it must be love
It's everything that I've been dreaming of
I give up . I give in.
I let go. Let's begin
Cause no matter what i do
Oh (oh) my heart is filled with you
I can't imagine what i'd be like
Living each day in this life
Without you, without you
One look from you i know you understand
This mess we're in
you know, is just out of hand
Oh, I just can't get enough
Find my stoup i need to fill me up
It feels so good it must be love
It's everything that I've been dreaming of
I give up . I give in.
I let go. Let's begin
Cause no matter what i do
Oh (oh) my heart is filled with you
I hope we always feel this way
I know we will
and in my heart i know that
You'll always stay
Oh, I just can't get enough
Find my stoup i need to fill me up
It feels so good it must be love
It's everything that I've been dreaming of
I give up . I give in.
I let go. Let's begin
Cause no matter what i do
Oh (oh) my heart is filled with you
Oh, I just can't get enough
Find my stoup i need to fill me up
It feels so good it must be love
It's everything that I've been dreaming of
I give up . I give in.
I let go. Let's begin
Cause no matter what i do
Oh (oh) my heart is filled with you
Oh (oh) You got me
Oh (oh) You got me
^_______________________^
Monday, February 18, 2013
Be a positive thinker (Be an optimist.)
Are you problematic? insecure? Do you feel neglected? are you a pessimist person?
A word from someone had helped me shaped my attitude towards life.
I hope this will help you too..
"If your attitude is right, then your life is made right. If your heart is touched, your mind and thinking will change, and your life will change for the better accordingly. Look at the bright side of your life. Count your blessings, not your misfortunes. If you are burdened with the load and it seems so heavy, Give it to the one who really knows the inner chamber of your heart. God is concerned only in the honest heart. Think positive - You'll find things will get better. Forget about the few things we lack and cannot have. Stop being sorry for our limitations. Be happy.
A merry heart does good like medicine and is the refuge of our souls. A broken spirit dries the bone. Be the kind that does the right.
-- The pocketbook ( A little of Everything)
Canonigo, C.S,
A word from someone had helped me shaped my attitude towards life.
I hope this will help you too..
"If your attitude is right, then your life is made right. If your heart is touched, your mind and thinking will change, and your life will change for the better accordingly. Look at the bright side of your life. Count your blessings, not your misfortunes. If you are burdened with the load and it seems so heavy, Give it to the one who really knows the inner chamber of your heart. God is concerned only in the honest heart. Think positive - You'll find things will get better. Forget about the few things we lack and cannot have. Stop being sorry for our limitations. Be happy.
A merry heart does good like medicine and is the refuge of our souls. A broken spirit dries the bone. Be the kind that does the right.
-- The pocketbook ( A little of Everything)
Canonigo, C.S,
It begins with me.
Everyone wants to change the world, but no one dares to start the change with himself. This has been probably an enormous and constant conflict since the old times. Indeed, this trouble has given a wrong perspective of how change should be done.
Change can be in small or big forms. Changing a facebook account password or taking part in advocacies in changing the government system to eradicate uprising societal issues concerning the upper class citizens and degrading the lower class citizens. Both are changes, but either ways, it is evident that in promoting change, actions must be taken and it should start from oneself.
A milk bottle cannot fulfill its purpose of feeding the baby if the inner part is unclean. It will be useless even if it's outer part is very pleasant and well washed. Just like in life, the youth needs personal transformation first before doing certain roles in other developments in their nation. And in line with this, I have developed a simple progression formula. The 3 I's .
IDENTITY.
If you don't know how to use something, How would you know it's purpose? You go to the inventor, same with life, how would you know your purpose? GO BACK TO YOUR CREATOR. I truly believe that we, as a youth, need to secure our identities in God and considering what transformations must we undergo first before identifying what changes in our nations should be done. Realizing the values and characters we must possess will help us secure ourselves in GOD and not in ourselves. This will cause us to have a well-built foundation that no earthquakes can destroy resulting us to have a dignity and stand straight in viewing issues in our society.
IMAGE.
Possessing the identity won't cause any positive change yet. Remember your science class? Potential energy is different from kinetic energy. Potentials are useless if they won't be turned into actualizations. After having the identity, we will serve and possess the image. We will now be the examples or the stewards of the change we want to see.
INFLUENCE.
When people recognize you not because you are always in the guidance office but because you have a lot of good contributions in your family, school and society, influence will now be established. Influence is definitely the most influential word i've ever heard :) Kidding aside, influence is a humongous word when you have influence, You have a VIP pass to leadership. Leadership is influence but influence may not be leadership. Influence maybe good or bad, either encourage or discourage, You push others to success or pull them down to failure. But of course what i'm referring to what the youth must have is a good influence. Good bears good. Never in my entire life have I seen a mango tree that bears oranges. LOL. If you will be a living description of good influence and you will pass it from generation to generation, even with just one youth, it will be a huge effect, Who knows? That person maybe a future mayor of Caloocan? or Governor of Valenzuela? or the President of the Philippines?
The probability maybe less but it is possible.
The youth is the engine of change. We start change. The youth dictates the word that should be worn, what music should be played, What should be eaten during a snack time, even what brand of toothpaste should be used, Therefore, If we, the youth, are the part of the engine, we must be running a very big machine. requires a lot of effort, and good oil for a good run.
My dear readers, I just want to share that writing this article, makes me feel like the world looks at every word i write, Every thought that i think makes me think that i represent the youth that wants to see positive changes in this planet. Before I end, I want you to remember the 3I's , "Identity-Image_Influence". This can be a simple reminder of how we can be good engines. And last i want to encourage each and every readers with this verse found in Joshua 1:9 " ...be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged for wherever you go The Lord your God is with you..". We can never teach what we don't know. We can never give what we don't have. But we can offer Him do what He can do.
I am a 20- year old girl, Youth. One of the youth people who battles for personal and social transformations. Through this essay, i know i can make a positive change.I am proud that i have given the privilege to write not only an article but encouragement as well..
" Everyone wants to change the world, and we, as youth, will start it within ourselves."
Change can be in small or big forms. Changing a facebook account password or taking part in advocacies in changing the government system to eradicate uprising societal issues concerning the upper class citizens and degrading the lower class citizens. Both are changes, but either ways, it is evident that in promoting change, actions must be taken and it should start from oneself.
A milk bottle cannot fulfill its purpose of feeding the baby if the inner part is unclean. It will be useless even if it's outer part is very pleasant and well washed. Just like in life, the youth needs personal transformation first before doing certain roles in other developments in their nation. And in line with this, I have developed a simple progression formula. The 3 I's .
IDENTITY.
If you don't know how to use something, How would you know it's purpose? You go to the inventor, same with life, how would you know your purpose? GO BACK TO YOUR CREATOR. I truly believe that we, as a youth, need to secure our identities in God and considering what transformations must we undergo first before identifying what changes in our nations should be done. Realizing the values and characters we must possess will help us secure ourselves in GOD and not in ourselves. This will cause us to have a well-built foundation that no earthquakes can destroy resulting us to have a dignity and stand straight in viewing issues in our society.
IMAGE.
Possessing the identity won't cause any positive change yet. Remember your science class? Potential energy is different from kinetic energy. Potentials are useless if they won't be turned into actualizations. After having the identity, we will serve and possess the image. We will now be the examples or the stewards of the change we want to see.
INFLUENCE.
When people recognize you not because you are always in the guidance office but because you have a lot of good contributions in your family, school and society, influence will now be established. Influence is definitely the most influential word i've ever heard :) Kidding aside, influence is a humongous word when you have influence, You have a VIP pass to leadership. Leadership is influence but influence may not be leadership. Influence maybe good or bad, either encourage or discourage, You push others to success or pull them down to failure. But of course what i'm referring to what the youth must have is a good influence. Good bears good. Never in my entire life have I seen a mango tree that bears oranges. LOL. If you will be a living description of good influence and you will pass it from generation to generation, even with just one youth, it will be a huge effect, Who knows? That person maybe a future mayor of Caloocan? or Governor of Valenzuela? or the President of the Philippines?
The probability maybe less but it is possible.
The youth is the engine of change. We start change. The youth dictates the word that should be worn, what music should be played, What should be eaten during a snack time, even what brand of toothpaste should be used, Therefore, If we, the youth, are the part of the engine, we must be running a very big machine. requires a lot of effort, and good oil for a good run.
My dear readers, I just want to share that writing this article, makes me feel like the world looks at every word i write, Every thought that i think makes me think that i represent the youth that wants to see positive changes in this planet. Before I end, I want you to remember the 3I's , "Identity-Image_Influence". This can be a simple reminder of how we can be good engines. And last i want to encourage each and every readers with this verse found in Joshua 1:9 " ...be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged for wherever you go The Lord your God is with you..". We can never teach what we don't know. We can never give what we don't have. But we can offer Him do what He can do.
I am a 20- year old girl, Youth. One of the youth people who battles for personal and social transformations. Through this essay, i know i can make a positive change.I am proud that i have given the privilege to write not only an article but encouragement as well..
" Everyone wants to change the world, and we, as youth, will start it within ourselves."
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Powerful Prayer
He listens.. ALWAYS. talk to him and He will hear even a single word you utter.
--A teenage girl about 17 year old had gone to visit some friends.
One evening and time passed quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year. She ended up staying longer than planned and had to walk home alone. She wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away. As she walk along the tall elm trees, Diane asked God to keep her safe from harm and danger. When she reached the alley , which was a shortcut to her house, She decided to take it. However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he was waiting for her. She became uneasy and began to pray. asking for God's protection.
Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped around her.
When she reached the end of the alley she walked right past the man and arrived home safely.
The following day, she read in a newspaper that a young girl had been raped in the same alley just after twenty minutes she had been there!
Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the face that it could have been her, she began to weep thanking to the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story. The police asked her if she would be willing to look at the line up to see if she could identify him.
She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before.
When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed.
The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her.
She asked if she could ask the man one question.
Diane was curious as to why did he not attacked her.
When the policeman asked him, he answered, "Because she wasn't alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her ."
Amazingly, whether you believe it or not, You're never alone.
Did you know that 98% of teenager will not stand up for God.
God is always there in your heart and loves you no matter what and if you stand up for him , He will stand up for you .
--A teenage girl about 17 year old had gone to visit some friends.
One evening and time passed quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year. She ended up staying longer than planned and had to walk home alone. She wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away. As she walk along the tall elm trees, Diane asked God to keep her safe from harm and danger. When she reached the alley , which was a shortcut to her house, She decided to take it. However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he was waiting for her. She became uneasy and began to pray. asking for God's protection.
Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped around her.
When she reached the end of the alley she walked right past the man and arrived home safely.
The following day, she read in a newspaper that a young girl had been raped in the same alley just after twenty minutes she had been there!
Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the face that it could have been her, she began to weep thanking to the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story. The police asked her if she would be willing to look at the line up to see if she could identify him.
She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before.
When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed.
The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her.
She asked if she could ask the man one question.
Diane was curious as to why did he not attacked her.
When the policeman asked him, he answered, "Because she wasn't alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her ."
Amazingly, whether you believe it or not, You're never alone.
Did you know that 98% of teenager will not stand up for God.
God is always there in your heart and loves you no matter what and if you stand up for him , He will stand up for you .
Best relationship ever ~~
Is when you two act like lovers and bestfriends..
It's when you have more playful moments than serious moments.
It's when you can joke around.
Let each other have piggybacks :)
have an unexpected hugs and random kisses.
It's when you two give each other that specific stare and just smile ^_____^
It's when you'd rather chill inside to watch movies, eat junk food
and cuddle than to go out all the time..
It's when you stay up all night, just to settle your arguments and problems.
It's when you can act yourself completely and they can still love you for who you are..
It's when you have more playful moments than serious moments.
It's when you can joke around.
Let each other have piggybacks :)
have an unexpected hugs and random kisses.
It's when you two give each other that specific stare and just smile ^_____^
It's when you'd rather chill inside to watch movies, eat junk food
and cuddle than to go out all the time..
It's when you stay up all night, just to settle your arguments and problems.
It's when you can act yourself completely and they can still love you for who you are..
Every girl...~~
Every girl needs a man. You know, the kind that'll treat you right.
The kind that has enough respect for you and is willing to change, just to be with you..
The kind that searches for you with all his heart and that can be trusted in a room full of beautiful girls.
Every girl needs a man who won't cheat on her because he knows She's got all that he wants and he needs already.
He won't mind calling you early in the morning just to say good morning or late at night just to say goodnight; maybe even sing you a good morning song or tell you a bedtime story, or talk to you until you fall asleep.
This guy will be the kind that'll do anything for you, even if it's just to go to the store and buy you favorite foods or candies.
He would defend or fight for you and wouldn't bail on you for his friends when you need him most.
The kind that won't leave you lonely and wondering; the one that calls you surprisingly..
Even if he's out with his friend, just to tell you He loves you and misses you a lot.
The one that is not afraid to smile to his friends everytime you're around and tell 'em "She's the one".
The kind that appreciates you for the things you do for him even if they're little.
The ones that actually thank you for the little love notes you leave him.
waits for you when you're falling behind and opens door for you.
Every girl needs a man who will take you out on a date once in a while and buy you flowers just because it's a Wednesday.
The kind of guy that notices your hair when you just got it cut or done beautifully for him.
He would remind you that He loves you and that he's happy just being with you..
just in case you forget :D
The kind of guy that just doesn't want kisses and hugs, but to actually be loved and to love..
You need a guy that will call you beautiful instead of hot,
Tells you to be strong and not to cry..
and when you do cry, He'd cry with you when times are hard.
The kind that will go through thick and thin for you..
the kind that just loves you.. for who you are and not for who you are not..
and loves you because you're his favorite girl in the whole wide world.
(poeticheartache:)
(MV- She's the one by Robbie Williams)
The kind that has enough respect for you and is willing to change, just to be with you..
The kind that searches for you with all his heart and that can be trusted in a room full of beautiful girls.
Every girl needs a man who won't cheat on her because he knows She's got all that he wants and he needs already.
He won't mind calling you early in the morning just to say good morning or late at night just to say goodnight; maybe even sing you a good morning song or tell you a bedtime story, or talk to you until you fall asleep.
This guy will be the kind that'll do anything for you, even if it's just to go to the store and buy you favorite foods or candies.
He would defend or fight for you and wouldn't bail on you for his friends when you need him most.
The kind that won't leave you lonely and wondering; the one that calls you surprisingly..
Even if he's out with his friend, just to tell you He loves you and misses you a lot.
The one that is not afraid to smile to his friends everytime you're around and tell 'em "She's the one".
The kind that appreciates you for the things you do for him even if they're little.
The ones that actually thank you for the little love notes you leave him.
waits for you when you're falling behind and opens door for you.
Every girl needs a man who will take you out on a date once in a while and buy you flowers just because it's a Wednesday.
The kind of guy that notices your hair when you just got it cut or done beautifully for him.
He would remind you that He loves you and that he's happy just being with you..
just in case you forget :D
The kind of guy that just doesn't want kisses and hugs, but to actually be loved and to love..
You need a guy that will call you beautiful instead of hot,
Tells you to be strong and not to cry..
and when you do cry, He'd cry with you when times are hard.
The kind that will go through thick and thin for you..
the kind that just loves you.. for who you are and not for who you are not..
and loves you because you're his favorite girl in the whole wide world.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Why worth the wait?
This song will help you think WHY WORTH THE WAIT.
I can see your heart is yearning, everything is so unclear
Is the answer ever coming, After all these years..
It's not an easy feeling, Sometimes it feels unfair
But He knows just what He's doing With unanswered prayers
so Hold on it's worth the wait, Just keep believing
God has perfect timing never early, never late,
It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith
But it's worth the wait.. :)
I can see your heart is yearning, everything is so unclear
Is the answer ever coming, After all these years..
It's not an easy feeling, Sometimes it feels unfair
But He knows just what He's doing With unanswered prayers
so Hold on it's worth the wait, Just keep believing
God has perfect timing never early, never late,
It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith
But it's worth the wait.. :)
Toolbox.
Ever wondered why i named it "TOOLBOX?"
hmm..
Someone told me life is about toolbox..
not the literal toolbox , the deeper meaning of it..
He named it tool box because this is something that you can place where things aren't goin' to be use..
So if you're not yet using this thing, you can place it here..
Just like LOVE.
For us.. especially to those who are single or finding for their loved one.. or for waiting for someone to love them..
We doesn't have to think about lovelife yet..
We're still young , and free.. we can do what ever we want..
If God wants us to meet the one whom He intended to be with you..
He'll make a way for the both of you..
But if not.. just keep on enjoying your life single..
That's exactly what he said to me..
Love is everywhere, you can have it whenever you want..
But then.. Life has 5 seasons to follow,
(I didn't say you have to follow huh, i'm just making suggestions )
Our lives has 5 seasons..
Learning.
This is when you study, study, study, until you die :P LOL!
Seriously studying is the first season that we have, of course..
We have to learn everything, right? :)
Earning.
Earn while you learn..or maybe after you learn, you'll get a job, after you get a job,
You will pay for what you work for, and then you'll have money which is the key to earn..
Earning.
Again???? Yes.. the first earning is For your family :)
It is our responsibility to earn for them for what they've given to us..
For what they've sacrificed, or shall i say for everything..
That's it..
Earning.
Rudundancy. Isn't it:)
Yes.. 3 times earning..
first is for your family, second is for yourself, and the third one is for your future.
Last.
is marrying..
Marrying when everything's already fine.. when you have nothing to worry about.
So let's say, This is my life.. And i have a toolbox..
What should be the first thing to do to make my life good?
Of course i should learn first..
And that LOVE thing?? just put it in the toolbox.. pray for it.. "Lord, whatever you want to do to me, i'll just follow you."
And then after you learn, of course you'll earn..
Earn, Earn,Earn..
Then if there's no problem anymore? If God sees that you can handle every thing, He'll give you the one.. The one He'd reserved you..
Don't rush.. :) You may now get your heart inside the toolbox and open it to someone :)
hmm..
Someone told me life is about toolbox..
not the literal toolbox , the deeper meaning of it..
He named it tool box because this is something that you can place where things aren't goin' to be use..
So if you're not yet using this thing, you can place it here..
Just like LOVE.
For us.. especially to those who are single or finding for their loved one.. or for waiting for someone to love them..
We doesn't have to think about lovelife yet..
We're still young , and free.. we can do what ever we want..
If God wants us to meet the one whom He intended to be with you..
He'll make a way for the both of you..
But if not.. just keep on enjoying your life single..
That's exactly what he said to me..
Love is everywhere, you can have it whenever you want..
But then.. Life has 5 seasons to follow,
(I didn't say you have to follow huh, i'm just making suggestions )
Our lives has 5 seasons..
Learning.
This is when you study, study, study, until you die :P LOL!
Seriously studying is the first season that we have, of course..
We have to learn everything, right? :)
Earning.
Earn while you learn..or maybe after you learn, you'll get a job, after you get a job,
You will pay for what you work for, and then you'll have money which is the key to earn..
Earning.
Again???? Yes.. the first earning is For your family :)
It is our responsibility to earn for them for what they've given to us..
For what they've sacrificed, or shall i say for everything..
That's it..
Earning.
Rudundancy. Isn't it:)
Yes.. 3 times earning..
first is for your family, second is for yourself, and the third one is for your future.
Last.
is marrying..
Marrying when everything's already fine.. when you have nothing to worry about.
So let's say, This is my life.. And i have a toolbox..
What should be the first thing to do to make my life good?
Of course i should learn first..
And that LOVE thing?? just put it in the toolbox.. pray for it.. "Lord, whatever you want to do to me, i'll just follow you."
And then after you learn, of course you'll earn..
Earn, Earn,Earn..
Then if there's no problem anymore? If God sees that you can handle every thing, He'll give you the one.. The one He'd reserved you..
Don't rush.. :) You may now get your heart inside the toolbox and open it to someone :)
Your biggest fan :)
I'm a real big fan of yours,
but i'm quite a joke to you..
But boy it wasn't a joke when you kissed me in your room
and replied i love you too
I'm a little bit insecure
from all of this mistreatment , but see i'm workin' it out
But workin' it out is so damn hard when you're alone
Sha da da da da da da da da da
da da da da da da da da da
I am running out of words to say to you..
Wondering why am i wasting my time..
Thinking back and wondering why
i'm such a fool for loving you..
And i get to the point
where all i wanted for for us to make up
but it's not that easy
Cause boy you move on so quickly
Keeping a boy like me at the edge of his seat..
and iknow everything you do is all about your
perfect image, well i hope this song,
it helps your image..
Sha da da da da da da da da da
da da da da da da da da da
I'm so over you now
I am running out of words to say to you..
Wondering why am i wasting my time..
Thinking back and wondering why
i'm such a fool for loving you..
*Rap
and i was the one who thought i was strong
Well, you proved me wrong
Now i'm singing along every song
on the radio i don't wanna go..
come on baby tell me something i wanna know..
Now wanna see what is on my mind
because slack of motivation is taking over my time
and i'm sick of trying
I am running out of words to say to you..
Wondering why am i wasting my time..
Thinking back and wondering why
i'm such a fool for loving you..
but i'm quite a joke to you..
But boy it wasn't a joke when you kissed me in your room
and replied i love you too
I'm a little bit insecure
from all of this mistreatment , but see i'm workin' it out
But workin' it out is so damn hard when you're alone
Sha da da da da da da da da da
da da da da da da da da da
I am running out of words to say to you..
Wondering why am i wasting my time..
Thinking back and wondering why
i'm such a fool for loving you..
And i get to the point
where all i wanted for for us to make up
but it's not that easy
Cause boy you move on so quickly
Keeping a boy like me at the edge of his seat..
and iknow everything you do is all about your
perfect image, well i hope this song,
it helps your image..
Sha da da da da da da da da da
da da da da da da da da da
I'm so over you now
I am running out of words to say to you..
Wondering why am i wasting my time..
Thinking back and wondering why
i'm such a fool for loving you..
*Rap
and i was the one who thought i was strong
Well, you proved me wrong
Now i'm singing along every song
on the radio i don't wanna go..
come on baby tell me something i wanna know..
Now wanna see what is on my mind
because slack of motivation is taking over my time
and i'm sick of trying
I am running out of words to say to you..
Wondering why am i wasting my time..
Thinking back and wondering why
i'm such a fool for loving you..
He's cute,right? :D
I loved his songs because of the uniqueness of his melody and the way he speak and raps ..:D
I cried in pain II
really , i don't know why i got this kind of dream..
No, it's not a dream, it's a nightmare..
and it's getting bad day by day.
Those teary eyes each and every night..
I don't know what's the reason behind these..
I can't stand it..
Seeing yourself in that dream..
Seeing yourself as a nonsense person..
seeing yourself thrown by your loved one in reality..
It's really hard..
No, it's not a dream, it's a nightmare..
and it's getting bad day by day.
Those teary eyes each and every night..
I don't know what's the reason behind these..
I can't stand it..
After all t'was just a dream,
But I have nothing to do but cry..
Cry and cry..
Seeing someone in your dream..Seeing yourself in that dream..
Seeing yourself as a nonsense person..
seeing yourself thrown by your loved one in reality..
It's really hard..
I woke up 2:am realizing He's just beside me..
Sleeping tightly..
But then again i can't help but cry..
i still remember those dreams..
Wishing that it would not happen in reality..
I pray ...That it will not happen..
I pray ...That it will not happen..
It will not, it would not..
I don't want to cry like that..
I thought it was just a dream,
But when i woke up..
Why do i have these tears in my eyes?
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Guess what??
I found my old pictures!!! haha, i don't know what's the big deal with that,
It's just that i'm so happy finding it :D
It's just that i'm so happy finding it :D
I was just 15 years old here:D lol, i was like a doll.
Emo-emo :D
I love my eyes They're like this (~_~ )
But i really hate my nose!!! Grr..
This is my spiritual mother, My spiritual Leader
Rochelle, Rocha, Rocks :)
I love her and i miss her so much :(
I love her and i miss her so much :(
That girl on the other side is Jeah,and the boy between us is Clarence
my churchmates :)
my churchmates :)
And this one's Kuya Dan, our Youth Leader :)
He's handsome, Isn't he? hahaha.
He's handsome, Isn't he? hahaha.
And the beautiful creations of God :D
Katherine, Camille, Elma :)
Katherine, Camille, Elma :)
Happy means being with them :)
Clarence, Ansel, Jeah, Kuya Mac.
AND THESE PICTURES IS A SOUVENIR FROM MY WORKMATES AT RAINMAKER ASIA :D
While we were practicing our spiels
(justine and i)
(justine and i)
I miss this bubbly girl :D
Ate Apple
Gosh, where am i looking? haha
Yeah -__-
It's Koichi, Lee, and Bem :)
My Jacket looks like a blanket isn't it :)
^____________________^
Eenie meeni Minie mo!
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