Passionate Blogger

Rita of Following 31 gave me this award, though I think she deserved it better than me. Because she writes with passion. I found her blog thru entrecard and has been a follower since then.

Thank you dear for this award.

Now, the rules said I should pass this to fellow bloggers who i think deserve it too and to follow such rules I'm gonna give this to :

Pia - I love reading her journey and now she has a new journal. I know you'll enjoy it too.
Denise - her blog is an inspiration, always an encouragement.
Carmel- though she seldom do updates now because of the internet connection, I'm quite sure you'll have fun reading her blog.

Have anice Sunday everyone!

Thankful Thursday

Today’s thankful Thursday theme is FREEDOM. And I want to share with you my list for this week;

1. I am thankful I am Free to worship and praise my God anytime and anywhere I want. I had a missionary friend in China and I know how hard it is for them because they cannot worship aloud. They cannot sing their praises to the Lord in the public.

2. I am grateful that I am free to LOVE. We live in the mission’s house that we call “Center” and there are several missionaries living there too. Sometimes things get tough with us and relationships are affected. I am thankful God has showed us the real meaning of love and gives us the freedom to love everyone.

FOR OTHER STUFF I AM THANKFUL FOR:

1. Thank God for the new found joy in serving Him.

2. I am thankful for my oldest nephew who’s graduating from elementary school tomorrow. I remember how he and his mom nearly died when he was about to come to this world and now he’s so big and he loves to serve the Lord too. I am so proud of him.

3. Last week was a tough week for me and hubby. This week is a lighter one and I praise God for that.

4. Praise God I have my voice back now. Lost it last Sunday, I was forced to take a rest and glad it is back to normal now.

Want to read more thankful post? Come and visit Lynn’s site. Share yours too.

Green pastures

I am excited for the greener pastures the Lord will give unto us. He will lead us beside quiet waters and He will restores our souls and our cup will overflow.

I know goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of our lives and we will dwell in the house of the Lord forever as long as we obey Him.

And my prayer is that we learn to obey whatever it is that He asked us to do.
God bless everyone!

Got the image here.

Romans 8:28

All the trials, all the pains, all the headaches, all the hardships.
All the happiness, all the victories, all the joys.
ALL THINGS.
FOR HIS PURPOSE.

Glory to GOD!

Photo credits : One year bible blog

Thankful Thursday

I’ve been thinking of this meme for the past days now. I was actually thinking of things I am thankful for within the week and I said to myself maybe I’ll not participate this time.

Why? I can’t think of something special to be thankful for. This week all I did and had was

…worry

…cry

…..got mad

…..sick

….weak

….rant

But I kept on praying. Even if He was silent ..I kept on praying.

I still don’t hear anything or something form HIM even now but I am still praying. We are still praying.

And guess what? Here’s one thing I am thankful for this week.

That I could still PRAY. That I could still CRY out to HIM in PRAYERS.

And I know in my heart, HE hears me. He heard me,

I’m sorry this is not a joyful post. For those of you who want to be inspired please visit Lynn’s page and visit other thankful entries too.

PS

I am thankful of course for my husband who keeps on holding my hands and praying for us in tough times like this.

When God is Silent

PRAY ON!!
By Dr. Charles Stanley

READ | Job 23:16-17

God always has a purpose for being silent. I learned this lesson back in college.

One day during my senior year, I prepared to pray over a situation that would impact my future. But as I got on my knees, I felt as if God was suddenly gone. For three days and nights, His presence seemed miles away. The fourth evening, some friends gathered to intercede on my behalf, but to no avail. Nearly defeated, I was headed back to my room when I saw my buddy Don’s light. I climbed through his open window (the dorms were locked), and we prayed until dawn. Still nothing.

I cried out to the Father all week. Then, at last, He dramatically intervened in my life to clearly dictate my next steps. The lesson is this: When God is silent, keep on praying!

Far too many times, I have heard people say they quit praying about a need because there was no answer. Matthew 17:20 says that faith the size of a mustard seed is able to move mountains—then imagine how tiny our trust must be when we give up on the Lord! Believers cannot treat prayers like quarters fed into a vending machine, which gives an instant response. Talking to God is a long-term investment in the intimate friendship we have with Him.

Though God may be silent for a time, He never ceases working on our behalf. When the time is right, He provides an outcome that aligns with His perfect plan. Giving up before the Lord responds to your call is a grave mistake. So pray on, friends. Pray on!

Died in the line of duty.

It was a sad news.

As I open my email today, It was there in top of the yahoo news. A pastor in Maryville shot and killed during his Sunday sermon. I read the full story but still I don't understand why.

But you know, as I think about it. He died in the line of duty. Preaching. Doing what God has asked him to do. Would you agree with me if I say it's the best time and place to die?

I just hope when it's my time already. I will also be in the place where God has called me. Inmy line of duty.

Photo credit : photosforsouls

Thankful Thursday

This week I am mostly thankful for God’s word. It is where I drew strength. As I have said yesterday, I’ve been thinking a lot this last week. I know God is giving us new direction and I am so ashamed that most of the time I worry about these changes that are sure to take place.

And also this last week, there are rumors and gossips going around the church and I really really felt bad, though it doesn’t have to do anything with me or with my husband but still I feel it should not be happening especially inside the church and especially when it concerns Pastors and leaders right? So I am affected emotionally. It just that It doesn’t feel right.

And through all those ordeals I’m going through I really thank God for giving me words everyday. Words that keeps me strong, encourages me and keeps me sane. lol

He gave me Isaiah 55:8-9

And Joshua 1:9

And this morning He gave me this song

God Will Make A Way
Words and music by Don Moen

God will make a way,
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for me
He will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way.

By a roadway in the wilderness, He’ll lead me
And rivers in the desert will I see
Heaven and earth will fade
But His Word will still remain
He will do something new today.
He will make a way


So I thank God for just being there and giving me strength for each new day.
For more thankful hearts visit Lynn's site. She will be hosting Thankful for this month.

Thinking

I just want to praise God for that word. I've been thinking a lot lately. Thinking about so many things, worrying and planning. It is good to be reminded that God's thoughts are far higher than my thoughts because I can only think this much.

I have to trust HIM that HE has great plans for me and for hubby and for our ministries.

Photo Credits : Flickr

Tees for sale

These are the pictures of t-shirts we made (the print) and sold for our fundraising last month and yes it was a big help. We were able to complete the amount needed for the Macau conference. Praise God!




Hubby and I are thinking of other designs as we do plan to sell more t-shirts.