Day 5 and mission update

Today is the 5th day of our prayer and fasting. So far so good, been hungry most of the time and the worst is the craving for coffee but I'm good, this was my first time of fasting for that long but I don't regret it.

I've been praying hard for the mission trip to Malaysia, I have my ticket already and we're set to leave on Wednesday March 03. There has been lots of struggles and challenges and sometimes I get to think like when I'm in the middle of it.."should I still go Lord? or should I just get back to my work, to my comfort zone and live as normal as it can be"

I doubted, I cried, I worried ( a lot) but you know what at the end of the day, it's God words and promise that prevails. He wants us to go we're sure of that and when He send us I'm sure He'll send provision (and peace as well).

Right now, dear husband has no ticket yet, and I do not know when he's gonna get his ticket. The one who promised them the tickets back outs on the last minute and it's very frustrating, well If I can only use virtual credit cards I'll buy him this very minute. But you know what? he's not worried, he knew in his heart that he'll have his ticket before we leave on Wednesday.

Another thing (that caused me more headaches and heartaches) is that the band that is supposed to go on this trip is not going now. God only knows the reason and no one is to blame I know. After spending monies on prepaid cards and lots of overseas phone calls, our effort is still futile so the band decided not to go anymore for lack of funds (tickets are not cheap). So we have to let go and let God.

Actually that led me to ask God if He really wants us to go, been asking Him every night but been getting the same answer. If not now, when? So amidst the challenges, I'd still say yes Lord, we will go.

The only thing that worries me now really is my husband's ticket, In my thoughts we should book it now because it will even get pricey when the date is near so my logic tells me that we should get him a ticket now, but who will pay for it? where will we get the money for it? But God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts right? I cannot dictate God because HE exactly knows what HE is doing and I've got to trust that He will give us my husband's ticket sooner. I don't know ig He'll use someone or somebody I know or use someones virtual credit cards. I just got to trust Him that He will do it.

And hopefully I will be able to sleep soundly tonight like my husband does. I can hear him so deep in his sleep. I wish I can have a faith like him.

Thankful Thursday- Day 4

We're on our fourth day of prayer and fasting today. I am thanking God for HE sustains me. He is doing something in my heart and I am also thankful for that.

For now, I just want to leave you this ;

SUGGESTION FOR FASTING AND FEASTING

- Fast from discontent, feast on THANKFULNESS
- Fast from worry, feast on TRUST
- Fast from anger, feast on PATIENCE
- Fast from self-concern, feast on COMPASSION for others
- Fast from unrelenting pressures, feast on unceasing PRAYERS
- Fast from bitterness, feast on FORGIVENESS
- Fast from discouragement, feast on HOPE
- Fast from media hype, feast on the honesty of the BIBLE
- Fast from idle gossip, feast on purposeful SILENCE
- Fast from problems that overwhelm, feast on PRAYER that undergirds.

- Anonymous

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DAY 2

yesterday..

Hubby had to go to the IT office so I had personal time spent with the Lord in the morning and I tell you It feels great and I missed that so much, being alone and worshiping God in the stillness and quietness of your room. My prayer yesterday was actually for the personal renewal of my spiritual life. Remember the first time you fell in love with the Lord? The first time you met HIM? it was like you wnated to spend the whole day talking to Him or talking about HIM right?

I was like that..

I waste no time in pondering and reading His words..during office, break time, at night..when I wake up in the morning and I really did pray unceasingly and worship HIM at all times..

And I miss that..

because honestly, things have changed a lot. I mean I still read the bible often, worship him and do ministries for Him..but I want to have the "fire" again. I hope you know what I mean.

So that is my prayer yesterday, Day 2 of our prayer and fasting, still no meat and only ate rice at lunch. I'm craving so much for coffee but I won't give up. I know after this I'll grow even more mature for the Lord and will be more than ready to face battle in Malaysia.

God bless everyone!

DAY ONE

Today is the first day of our 7 days prayer and fasting. I really praise God because my leave from the office also started today which means I'm not that stressed and I will not be needing loads of energy (very timely indeed).

We woke up at 10:00 AM this morning and we started reading from Psalms 23 and Deuteronomy 28 : 1-14. We prayed and we worship until 11:00 AM.

I know it is still not that much, I mean when you are in fasting you should spent more time with the Lord right? but I am thankful we already started.

Bill Bright from his mini book ' 7 basic steps to successful prayer and fasting" mentioned that we should set our OBJECTIVE. Why do you fast? so my husband and I agreed of the reasons why would we fast.

1. For our personal spiritual renewal (revival), spiritual awakening.

2. For God's direction in our lives

3. For the mission trip to Malaysia

4. For our church revival

We committed to just eat one full meal a day and totally give up any meat (pork,chicken and beef). It's not easy because we are used to having three meals a day but I know God will sustain us.

7 days of prayer and fasting

"Consecrate a fast, proclaim a solemn assembly; gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the Lord your God, and cry out to the Lord"
Joel 1: 14

My husband and I finally attended the preparation teaching/seminar for the 7 days of fasting and prayer that our church will conduct next week. This will begin Monday (Feb.22) and will last until Sunday (Feb.28)

The timing of the fasting week is perfect because I'll be off from work then, and when you are fasting you should lessen your physical activities right? And this is the time where we (my husband and I) need to seek God more because of our upcoming mission trip. I feel not doing it at first but after tonight's teaching..I am quite sure God wants me to fast this week. God expects us to fast.

So I'll be writing a post update about it here everyday.And will be posting some teachings and quotes about fasting too. Tomorrow I'll post the reason why we should fast and some health benefits too, I tell you fasting is a natural way to lose weight, no need for phentermine or any weight loss pills but if your motive is to only lose weight then you beat the purpose, because fasting should be more on seeking God and desiring to be closer to Him.

I'll see you all tomorrow. God bless everyone!

Diet pills or slimming tea?

Would you know the best weight loss products available in the market today? What do you take (if you are taking one)

What do you think is more safe?

Diet pills or slimming tea?

because I've given up with diet pills long time ago and it seems that slimming tea is the trend now..I can see loads of advertisement everyday in TV and print ads. Is it safe? have you tried one?

I’m really thinking to try one but am also thinking twice..maybe I should consult the OB first.

How about the slimming juice?

Strong Tower

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Friday!!

It's Friday!! oops..I stand corrected..7 more minutes before Friday, it's only 11:53 PM.

I'm excited for Friday..why? because it's my last day at the office and will be back after 5 weeks!! That's the most exciting part..my world will experience a change of the routine for 5 weeks :)

Next week will be the start of my leave but we're not leaving to Malaysia till March 1 so that first week will be spent preparing for the mission trip. Raising funds, arranging the itineraries, finalizing things and of course some time to just rest. No time to do any games or read reviews about differin but will have more time communicating with friends :)

I'm excited..I now I've said it so many times before but I really am, I guess the "I'm scared" part will come when it's time for us to go.

But will not be driven out by fear or anything. God will equipped us and most of all HE will be with us. Thanks everyone for wishing us well and praying for us in this trip. God bless you all!!!

Thankful Thursday

This week i want to give thanks to God for giving me and my husband opportunity to serve Him through MISSION

~10 days more to go and we're off to Malaysia.

~Someone who has a very good heart is paying for hubby's ticket.

~ God opened another opportunity to earn (t-shirt printing) please pray we can do this for that 10 days so we can use the money to our Malaysia trip.

~ I thank God for HE has been teaching me a LOT (dying to self) since the preparation of this mission trip. and I know He'll teach me more when I'm already there out in the field.

~ I thank Him for the group of very supporting family and friends He has given me and my husband. They are real treasures. specifically I am thankful for "Michelle" my dear cousin-bestfriend, my angel. She really is one of my major support (financially, spiritually and emotionally) one of the many reason why I don't need any acne cream.


what are you thankful for this week? Please share it with us though Iris' blog. It is always good to give thanks to the LORD for He is good and His mercy endures forever!!!

Malaysia mission Trip -Update

* I already filed my leave of absence from the office, It will officially start on Monday, February 22. with that I will still have the time to do other things at home and other preparation.

* As you all know, this is gonna be my first mission trip so I'm a bit scared and anxious. Still thinking of what to bring, what will we bee needing that we can't buy there. Do I need to buy medicines, toiletries because I'm sure it will be more expensive to buy there. The current exchange rate of 1RM (Malaysian money) to Php (Philippine Peso) is 13.60. I want to use the money wisely specially if it's money from friends who supported us ( will not buy diet pills either) lol.

* Hubby is currently taking the ACCESS training from International Teams, it started last Monday and will end on Friday. I was supposed to take that training too in preparation of us being missionaries but i still have work this week.

* There is mis communication between the team here and the person in-charge in Kota Kinabalu for the tickets so please pray that everything will be alright. That everyone will be provided tickets.

* We still don't have much funds but as I have said a while ago to a friend, we will not be discouraged by not having enough funds. God is not moved by our needs but He is moved by our faith. He will supply our needs wherever we maybe.

PLEASE KEEP ON PRAYING FOR US.

And if you feel like you wanted to become part of this mission trip and you want to support us, please feel free to email me or send me message. Thanbk you and God bless everyone!