all things work together for good

Praise God!! whatever life gives you, whether good or bad situation we have to give back praises to HIM for He said in Romans 8:28 that "All things work together for good to those who love Him"

Just a while ago, i was nervous to the max because I was about to talk to my boss and tell him I'm quitting my work because of our upcoming mission trip to Malaysia. I prayed and then I waited for the timing and then finally had the guts to talk to him.

I still do not know how would I feel about the outcome, he didn't accept my resignation but has allowed me to go with my husband for the mission trip meaning I will be away from the office for more than one month.

Now, I know I still have thoughts on resigning from work, Rudolf knows that I still worry about our expenses especially the payment for rent, bills, groceries and other home related expenses and yes I do worry a lot sometimes even on small things such as sinks repair or replacement but I realized that losing my job means I would learn to really trust God the way I never did before.

Now that I was alllowed to go with my husband on this mission trip and be able to get back to work after, I feel blessed really, seldom are given such an opportunity and I hope and pray that with this opportunity I will be able to give God the glory He deserves.

Happy New Year!!

We're back from our four days vacation..And this is actually my first post for the year 2010.

People do make resolutions every new year, I used to when I was still a kid for reasons I do not understand. I mean why make a new years resolution while you can start making resolutions any day and anytime right?

I have stopped making resolutions on new year long ago, you know that long list of "things I will change for this year" thing. like I will lose weight this year, then at the second month stopped working out and decided on taking fat burners supplement, then on the third month completely abandoned the resolution. That was me before.

This year, I still don't know what's gonna happen. No one is certain of his future anyways but I still feel better If I have plans or visions or dreams or goals so instead of making new years resolution I'll try to make goals and If I fail there is always a fresh start for us even if it is not new year. God's grace doesn't abound only on new year but the whole year through.

Hope we all have a bountiful 2010!!!

Happy New year!!!

We are going away later for another trip to the North. It has become our year end personal retreat, like last year we went to a sort of secluded and virgin islands and that gave us a lot of time to reflect and plan and ask for God's direction for the coming year.

This year we are doing the same, we are leaving tonight and we'll be spending the new years eve away from the loud noise of the city, I hate firecrackers anyway.

And this time, I really need some quiet time. I'm quitting job next month and I'm afraid of so many things. Rudolf is as scared as me as well, we both know that this is not easy but we both know that OBEDIENCE is the best we can give to our Lord and for sure it's the key to all the many blessings also.

I'm counting on your prayers for us. Please pray for peace as we move on to a different level of our faith, please pray that God will supply all our needs even if I leave my work and please pray that we may both hear God's voice as we follow HIM.

HAVE A BLESSED NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

CLAIM THIS!!

" This is the year that GOD will perform the good things which HE promised unto us"

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (New International Version)

14 " 'The days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'when I will fulfill the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.

Thank you Lord

for the many gifts we got this Christmas, for the people who actually thought of us, for the friends who made efforts to give us something we will appreciate, more than the material things, Thank you for the gift of love that abounds, for the gift of joy, for the gift of friendship. Thank you for letting us see the real meaning of the season, the reason why there is such a big celebration. And though no one gifted us a Samsung HDTV, what we had is more than enough.

Thank you for sending Jesus your only begotten Son. The most precious gift we have ever received and for that we are forever grateful to you Lord.

Hospital Ministry

Hi everyone! I'm back from a short vacation and will be away again tomorrow. How's your Christmas? Hope you all had fun and enjoyed the day with your loved ones. It's been a busy month for us here, personally and also with the ministry. I have loads of stuff to blog but I'm doing the hospital ministry first because this was the sort of launching of this ministry. One of our Pastor had a burdened in helping sick and poor kids/families in the hospital and so last week we went to distribute some goods and most of all we went to minister and pray for them. It was a very humbling experience.

That is me trying to cheer up this beautiful young girl who just had her operation days ago

and look at that smile!! she became my friend!!
looks like I needed a CONCERTA Adult ADHD Medication here :)

Praying for the sick, praying for healing and miracles

It was such a blessing not only for them but for us also :)

Season of giving and loving

It is Christmas! Actually two more days to go, tomorrow is the last day at the office and I am excited to go home to province to spend Christmas with my parents. I’ve been attending parties and eating a lot since last week. I can’t imagine how many pounds have been added since the beginning of the party season. But I am not complaining, if you’re invited to party often it only means you are loved.

I have also lots of things to blog about. The husband’s picture from Malaysia is up on his facebook and he made a slideshow also of it. I am planning to post it here for you to see how he was used by our Lord in that place.

Next in my list is the “seed of love ministry” which was headed by one of our Pastor. We went to a government hospital last Saturday and distributed goods to the sick children. It deserves a separate post so I’m sure gonna make one for it soon.

And the children’s Christmas parties and church Christmas parties including the dinner fellowships, Christmas is really a big thing here, it is the time where friends and families get together and catch up with each other. That is why I am going home in our province, I want to spend Christmas with my old parents. And though this season is the most expensive month of the year it’s all worth it. And because it is expensive month we forego the motorcycle repair which the husband said is long overdue, we are not going to buy anything for the bike this Christmas yet, although motorbike accessories are not as expensive as jeep accessories we still can’t do it this month. Anyways, if you are looking for accessories, this site has a huge selection and you might find what you need there.

I will be away for three days so being away means I have no access to internet so I won’t be able to see you guys here. And with that, I am leaving you our greetings for this merry season of giving and loving.

Have a blessed and wonderful Christmas with your love ones!!

Thankful Thursday - the Gift

What a timely post for this season and Laurie of Women Taking a Stand wrote a very nice post about the gift in us.
And for this Thankful Thursday post I want to share how God's love us and provided or us this week through gifts.

It was Tuesday when my sister texted me borrowing money for my nieces' tuition fees because it's exam week and the money from their Dad who work overseas has not yet arrive. I was torn because I don't have extra money, all I have was just enough to pay the house rent which is due also that day. I cried because I wanted to lend them money but hesitant also because anytime soon the landlord will ask for the rent.

The next morning she texted again and I give in to her request, lend her half of what she is requesting and at the same time praying for some provision for our house rent. And guess what? God gave back exactly what I lend my sister the same day so we were able to pay the rent.

But after that I only had like 200 pesos ($4) left in my wallet I said Lord you know we don't have money and we have needs. And yes He knew so today, a friend sent us a cash gift and at the Christmas party we attended tonight I also got cash money from the raffle. God is so great indeed!!! He is simply AMAZING!!

I so agree with Laurie, if you let God use you as willing and obedient vessel He will also give you tremendous blessings as well. So be a gift to others, it maybe your resources, your talent or your time and you won't regret it for sure!!!

Gospel T-Shirts for sale

Because we need to double time in raising the funds for our upcoming mission trip to Malaysia this February, we are selling these t-shirts for only 150.00 each that's more or less $4 but sadly though we can't do overseas shipping yet, but I would like to work on that so maybe next year I'll be able to ship them abroad.

Right now, we have four designs but new ones are coming within this week also.

I'm still thinking of what else can we sell, right now we have leche flan (custard cake) , we rent out chocolate fondue for parties, I'm not gonna sell e cigarette don't worry. Sometimes it got me worrying because we need to altleast raise Php 20,000.00 ($450.00) for both of us for this mission trip alone. We do not know where to get it but I'm sure God will provide.

So what are you waiting for? Place your orders now and be a part of God's work all over the world!!

Smile!!

Happy Monday morning everyone!! It’s another week for us, another week to experience God’s tremendous blessings, His unending love, His amazing grace. And even if things do not go the way you expected them to be, keep on smiling (even if you feel like you need NJ Cosmetic dentist) yup..just keep smiling and keep your head up. Be still and know that God who made the universe and all its wonders is in control of your life and certainly He knows what is best for you.

so ...Smile..one size fits all!!

He is faithful!

We went to buy gifts this afternoon, I know it's late already, but then it's better late than never. The church Christmas party will be next Sunday and that's when we usually give gifts for our godchildren and friends. It's been a tradition here to give gift to your godchild every Christmas and since Rudolf has been a full time worker of the church for a long time he has many many godchild there whom all has been automatically became my godchild when I married him.

We were actually contemplating if we will be able to buy gifts for them this year, you see, this year was the most expensive year so far in our married life and really there is no budget anymore for the gifts but God is good and faithful to his servants, he wants us to bless the kids and so He provided.

I'm praying He would provide also for our year end vacation after Christmas, even if it's not as grand as the Outer Banks beach rentals abroad, I just want us to have some good and relaxed vacation so we could rest and be ready for next year's endeavor. But with or without that vacation, God will still make us ready and He will give us whatever we will be needing for the coming year. He has been faithful and He will always be!!