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So I'm gonna be ending the year with the Lord! Yehey!!! At least, whatever may have happened to me this year what matters is that I still have gotten up and is still with the Lord. Ang mahalaga ay yung nilaban mo yung relasyon mo sa Diyos.  Because we cannot perfect our selves, God, in His amazing grace, is the One who perfects our flawed life. We're told to just persevere so the He could continue pouring out His righteousness on us. "Remember those early days after you first saw the light? Those were the hard times! Kicked around in public, targets of every kind of abuse-some days it was you, other days your friends. If some friends went to prison, you stuck by them. If some enemies broke in and seized your goods, you let them go with a smile, knowing they couldn't touch your real treasure. Nothing they did bothered you, nothing set you back. So don't throw it all away now. You were sure of yourselves then. It's still a sure thing! But you need to stic...

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment . The one who fears is not made perfect in love."  1 John 4:18 If you really love Me, so be it. Go.. love people. No IF's no BUT's. As you do the ministry; do not fear, do not worry. After all, your loving is not meant to be a punishment. You didn't come to know Me to be punished. I got you out of there, remember? It was I who promised to give you life and have it to the full. You love people because I loved you first. And you have to remember that I also loved them despite who they are and what they do.

Who can measure what God does? Who can outgive Him? We can't but we sometimes make it seem like we could. There is jealousy in the love of God. That's why He he made certain of idolatry being abominable for Him. He offered His own Son for a bunch of selfish creatures just much more intelligent than the animals. He gave and took nothing in return. He just gave for God so loved the world.  And all that we could ever do is to get. Because we have to satisfy our needs. HOW WE LOVE HIM NOT We forget about Him, we forget about what He's done and go on doing what we've known and what we've already mastered. We would try be invulnerable of the Spirit and do our thing. When we settle for knowledge over wisdom. When we focus on welfare rather than salvation. For we, ourselves are no longer recepient of it. "They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns--broken cisterns that can hold no water." Jeremiah 2:13 What quench...

Noong mga nakaraang araw natutunan ko na mas masayang mag-bigay. At hindi maganda sa pakiramdam ang mawalan... lalo na ang manakawan. Hindi nangangahulugan na kung nasa atin ay sa atin talaga. Pwedeng pinapa-alagaan o pinapa-ingatan lang. At kung hindi natin magagawa ang mga bagay na yon, nagbubukas lang tayo ng pinto para sa magnanakaw, sa pumapatay at sa naninira. Wala sa mga bagay sa mundo na ito ang ating kasiyahan. At ang ating kasiyahan ay hindi naman din sa mga bagay. Natutunan ko din na malungkot ang buhay ng madamot. At hindi lahat ng madamot ay iyong hindi nagbibigay. Meron ding madamot na nagbibigay. Yung nagbibigay na akala nila ang laki ng nawala sa kanila. Dahil hindi rin naman ibig sabihin na kung nagbibigay ka ay nawawalan ka. Pagkakataon nga iyon para lumawak yung lalagyanan. Para kapag ikaw naman ang nabibiyayaan meron kang paglalagyan. Oo nga pala naalala ko, hindi lang naman uso ang pagbibigay tuwing Pasko.

God does not want us to be alone. He does not intend to make us dejected when He is taking away things from us. It does not meant to paralyze us when we consecrate ourselves. Unable to do what we usually do.After all, we're able to have the fullness of God, don't we? Being set apart for Him does not make us have lesser   things to do  nor  lesser things to have . It just simply compels us to make right our altered priorities.  Isolation makes us hostile to God and put ourselves into resentment. And we know that resentment kills a fool. (Job 5:2) And God isn't pleased being ignored. (Romans 8:8 MSG) We feel grieved with the plan that is of God when we set our standards by the joy of our flesh. What is it compared to the joy that’s from the Lord?  Change is constant. When God brings forth His joy and it's being changed by the other, change it again. If it changes, continue changing as well. Jesus' ministry is always about change. And so the enemy's ...

I have been told that everybody will come to know Jesus. Everybody. That all knees should bow down . Everybody. That every tongue will confess . Jesus Christ is Lord.  Meanwhile, everybody's busy living their own lives. Everybody doesn't seem to be in enthusiastic participation. Everybody's got lots of things to do. Everybody's been building their own walls. Walls of pride. Walls of selfish gain. Walls of greed. Walls of anger . Everybody does not want to be disturbed. There have been too many kingdoms to even let thy Kingdom be. And everybody's hungry for power. But do we forget how God has given someone? Someone in humility. The One who set aside the privilege of deity. The One who died without claiming to be someone who got Divine equality. The death that everybody thought as tragedy Is the death that gave us victory. But I have been told, everybody will come to know Jesus. Everybody.  That all knees should bow down . Everybody.  That ...

 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33 "Why are they not here yet? Why am I not having this and that yet? Whatever happened to the thing I have spent my schedule on for weeks of prayer and the times I have fasted?" It's given already, you are Christian, you serve God. You've already "perfected" the Christian faith (or at least 'cause you just feel like it). You seem to have followed the Thou Shall not' s .  But is that all there is? Is that all the reason of the blood shedding, cross endurin g of Jesus? Are these all the reason for the Passion of Christ? We want our family restored. We want excellent service. Extravagant praise and worship. We want extensive growth in our ministry. We want people to know Jesus. To be a believer of Christ. We all want the best. We want to be the best. All for the glory of God.  And it is not bad wanting those ...

On the 5th of November... You need PASSION for God to gain COMPASSION for people. And it's till you realize those two things that you're gonna be able to PRESS ON. Sometimes those basic  things are the simple things we hardly do. Ironically speaking. And on that moment when you feel like it's TOO LATE TO REALIZE these things that we see & believe that God is the same yesterday, today & forever.  Thank God I am still learning. I ask for more of this and more of Him. -Ping

Happy to be with someone who would tell everyone of why I am like this and why I don't like such things and why I wanted something a lot. Whenever impatience gets me, having been waiting for the loved ones to be where my peace and love and treasure is. You are there to entertain. You are there when I needed a good laugh. And even when I don't. I can't wait for the whole package of God's grandeur plan to come upon us. To our family. Can't wait to tell the people how we have overcome. How we would fight our faith till we get to the victory that everybody's been praying for. And to overcome some more. Can't wait till I walk down the aisle, and you are there. And you are crying. And I would be doing the same when it's gonna be your turn. And I want to be the first, ha ha. Can't wait for the fulfillment of God's dream for us. But we can always manage to make it worth the wait. I believe that on this journey of faith, I have you. And I ...

Me & Miss Anne My oil-pasteled hands Pentel Oil Pastels (some awesome brand I have here ) The ;p and :D Smile "Artistic" Hand And so on... And the "Art" I love buh-lending oil pastels To my Kinder Nephew with love, Tita Ping

...in writing. 

Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ's love for us? There is no way! Not trouble , not hard times , not hatred , not hunger , not homelessness , not bullying threats , not backstabbing , not even the worst sins ...   None of this faze us because Jesus loves us. I'm absolutely convinced that nothing-- nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable --absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.  This is the The Message version of Romans 8:38-39. And this is a reminder of how firm God's love for me is.  I'm confident that those who have gone away from His loving arms would eventually get back to Him. Sooner or later. And I hope it's not a wee later than the second coming. I hope.  If God's mindset of His love over us is not hindered by any separation barriers, how much more sho...

Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.   - Steve Jobs , CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, on June 12, 2005 FRIDAY IT'S JUST MY EMOTION feeling bad about everything. But I have the conviction that Someone loves me and suffered for me, and has taken every awful things one could experience just so I could have a choice not having them now. The conviction that makes me confident of everything that I have and getting those that I do not have... yet. THURSDAY I have all the intention and I fall short with my action. Unless I make Christ as my life's (and the desires, plans and ambitions that go with it) Chief Cornerstone. It has been a fulfillment having se...

I woke up today having great expectations on productivity and gladness. Indeed, God granted me my prayer with a mug of coffee, peanut butter toast and a good-read book. And a conversation with Dad which happens only when I wake up early and when he's not busy playing Plants Vs. Zombies.  Eh? Lunch time came and I was with my friends, when I'm supposed to be with the Aunts and Uncles. I ate Jollibee's Hashbrown Burger (and was sated by its unlikely taste. Hashbrown and burger: NOT A GOOD COMBINATION)  when I'm supposed to be gorging on Dampa's best.  I bought large fries for my nephew. I promised to give him yummy food for every good performance in school. He's got no "star" today but still I bought him food, since I'm at Jollibee and I have money , ha ha. I spent 46 Pesos for the fries, 80 Pesos for the Hashbrown burger meal and 32 Pesos for the transportation. And a few grams of energy for patience, for the long line of customers...

So, this is me and my Spiritual Mom. My Cell Leader and our Head Pastor's wife. -Did I just wrote an intricate description? I love this picture probably because this is the coolest picture I have with her so far, he he. Pardon my dullness 'cause I was so sick at the time of the Conference. I was sneezing aloud almost every session and I was so sleepy 'cause I took a capsule of anti-histamine. And man, it was not a great idea! Gesundheit! But God is so good that He didn't let me fall asleep the entire conference! Yey! I don't know about you but that is such a big deal for me. But all in all the G12 Regional Conference was a great experience! Not again, 'cause I believe God has moved differently this time. Too bad for those who missed it, awww! So there, enjoy the picture and a little background of that day at the conference. May God's awesome strength and majestic power come upon you! A good company and a gracious God who could resist? God ble...

This is the chronology of a person's solicitation of someone else's love; or what you have known in Values Class, the Boy-Girl Relationship. Someone will get someone else's number. "Hi." (You can add history of how you've met, where you got the number, etc, and all the trying-to-connect-and-sound-familiar-with-the-girl-communication) Someone will start conversing via text messaging. "Unlitxt20" (You know that somebody's serious about this conversation) Then she answers... "Hello." (Trying so hard not to make it look easy ) Talk about interests, how you been the whole day, etc. " Ay, ako rin ..." (Of course, who doesn't want "compatibility") Impress me more. And impress me some more. As the conversation ends with goodnights and sweet dreams. Not till you're already in a point of virtual hugging and pa-tweetums  kiss. Then you'd meet, personally, on a daily basis, be it in the school...

I eagerly seek for His perfect word to guide me along the way. Every motives are made pure. I yearn for discipline. Pursuing more of God's dream. And this verse: "Pass through, pass through the gates! Prepare the way for the people. Build up, build up the highway! Remove the stones. Raise a banner for the nations." Isaiah 62:10 These and a lot more would be needed. Heart and soul I must take heed.

Let my cry come right into your presence, God; provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word. Give my request your personal attention, rescue me on the terms of your promise. Let praise cascade off my lips; after all, you've taught me the truth about life! And let your promises ring from my tongue; every order you've given is right. Put your hand out and steady me since I've chosen to live by your counsel. I'm homesick, God, for your salvation; I love it when you show yourself! Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well, use your decrees to put iron in my soul. And should I wander off like a lost sheep--seek me! I'll recognize the sound of your voice. Psalm 119:169-176

I always remember in my heart that our God is the God of covenant. One of the things that He values the most is our commitment to do what He says we should do. I can never have my own plans without the Lord determining it. I can never have my own desire without the Lord giving me wisdom if it's alright. God values what He had promised to us, and so, He also wants to be true with our YES-es to Him. It will never work without our participation. He loves us so much that He values our covenant and everything that we speak in prayer; our commitment; our submission; and the thing that sometimes hurt -our surrender. GOD's WORD -It's never a commandment for nothing. It's a love kept over a covenant to those who are true and obedient. I am true to my covenant with You, Lord. I am true to my covenant with my leaders. Even though I'd fail most of the time... I ask for a heart that keeps on going and keeps on desiring to be obedient and selfless just so You could use ...

The theme song of my life when I was just starting to know who Jesus is. Also, now, that I am getting to know Him again... even more. Enjoy! May you be blessed with this song as I have always been. "Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten and everything is new." 2 Corinthians 5:17 In Christ, Pia

I may not have serve God with them yet you have made me see it possible. One day... It has been years full of growth, faith and God's wonders. Your humility has put you alongside the authority He has given you which made people see the highness of God over your life, ministry and works.  You are right where God can hold you to guide you and for people to reach you. Your hunger has brought you to where you are and who you're with.  Hunger for God, that is, he he. Your hardwork will surely get you farther than what you expect. And how you imagine it to be.  We all believe that, do we? We are here to represent, even if they're not with us... yet. It is written , "He has committed to us the message of reconciliation." 2 Cor. 5:19 Happy Birthday, Ps. Howard Hudge Samonte!

In a different place with the same thoughts. Same circumstance to overcome. We really can't expect for situation to change itself. It must start from the inside. For what is inside has the potential to make a difference. What is inside can make a choice; either to conform or go against such and such. And what's more, FAITH stabilizes everything. FAITH BEGINS WITH SMALL CONQUESTS There is nothing impossible for him who believes. Do not conform yourself or accept the situation you are facing. God desires to give you victory and He wants you to reach a new level of conquest. Do not think that your dreams have come to an end. God is by your side and He will lead you to conquer every desire of your heart.   -Ps. Cesar Castellanos, Dream  

Nakakapahamak ng buhay kapag sa OUTER LIFE e walang wala ang Lord. Pero nakakamatay kung pati sa INNER LIFE e wala pa rin ang Lord. Only God knows how we'll function very well. Nakakagulo ng buhay yung gumalaw ayon sa sistema ng tao.. lalo  na ng ibang tao. Nakakapagod na isipin yung sarili. Tapos nadadagdagan pa yung pagod kapag iniisip mo yung iniisip ng iba. CONSCIOUS ba. I believe kaya puso ang tinitignan ng Lord kasi maliit lang 'to. Magkakaalaman talaga kung ano yung BEST na ilalagay natin dito. malimit na ma-correct ako ng Lord sa mga naiisip ko... tapos feeling ko na agad wala nang kwenta yung mga ginagawa ko. Nakalimutan ko na may puso pa pala ko... anu man yung mga dumaan sa isip ko, hindi yun mababago yung laman ng puso ko. At kung si Lord naman ang laman ng puso ko, hindi ako mabilis madidiscourage. Marami ako naiisip na iniisip sakin ng ibang tao. Kung anong tingin nila sa akin, kung anong iniisip at sinasabi nila sakin... Yun tuloy yung mga nagiging pundasyo...

I couldn't explain it in words so. I was just so grateful to be able to sing the greatness of God over my life.  Give me eyes to see more of who You are May what I behold still my anxious heart Take what I have know and break it all apart You my God are greater still No sky contains No doubt restrains From all You are the Greatness of our God And I'm overwhelmed by this: I spend my life to know that I'm far from close    To all You are   The Greatness of our God...

I have been with my highschool friends, one of them asked: "Sino may music sa phone ?" He turned to my phone and said, "May mga kanta yan?"  Pia: "Yup." Friend 2: "Naku! Puro Hillsong yan!" Pia: "Hindi kayaa!"  Then, confidently I added, "...Jesus Culture!" My best friend and I laughed. And I am happy.  I remember what the Lord told me before going to bed last night. The cost of following Jesus Christ. "I will follow You..."  It's a commitment. Engagement. Attachment. Jesus' involvement over our life. It's knowing that I must  do something even if it's against my will, against my convenience. It's gonna be wanting what I do not want to do; loving what I do not love & I haven't loved before. Losing what I have been keeping... But knowing that it's Jesus whom I'm gonna follow, it's gonna be experiencing amazing things and seeing miracles and doing great things! And ...

This was our last submission for our NSTP 2 class last semester. And I think I did great, he he. I passed the subject! Enjoy! 30 Principles I Live By 1. Where there is no sacrifice many things are being compromised. We may be doing the good thing yet the RIGHT thing is being neglected. 2. Laughter is NOT the best medicine, it's the inner peace that lingers on our soul. Laughter is nothing but physical, but the overflow of the heart's condition results to physical action.  3. It's not who you have invited, it's those who will stay.  4. Other people's heart is not our heart. We lessen our expectations with them 'cause their standards are not always the same with us. Having reminded of this always is being able to cope up with agitation. 5. Christianity is not for the sake of human convenience. That's why there are many who believe and still don't. Not till they find time to do so.  6. When nothing is good God is.  7. It's not always...

Perhaps I will perfect Love's definition. Perhaps Love would make me forget about myself. Perhaps I will look to Love and look only to Him. Perhaps I'll have less sentiment and be obedient. -Ping

Let me put it so simply. Simply Because. I wonder why "kids" today would use the internet for stupid purposes. And by "kids" I meant those whose age range from 12 up to the age they aren't so responsible enough with their lives... and the internet. Until this moment my patience still lingers to an account of some kid's account. And it's gonna burst any time this moment. It says there in her blog. ( I'm really making this very vague to prevent any assumptions of whom I'm throwing the stone to and eventually make a hater -post of me... Really. ) So here's the statement that has gotten on my nerve: i own my life and you own yours so dont **** with mine ! Why? Why??  Why is she in the social-networking site?? And why the use of such word?? Does that make it any more cooler?? Do you get reputation through cussing? If that so, well, people in the hierarchy must use it. But thank God it isn't. How much worse can happen to the humanity? ...

My ears are filled with not so strange sounds from a rescue operation. The scenario I mean. Now you imagine it; man on the radio, poor reception, battle still raging on, people shouting (be it a soldier or a civilian), gun shots, explosions... "Man down! Man down!" Are you hearing it more clearly now? If so, then we're both on with this. Keep on reading.  It's never a wonderful thing falling. Falling in love. (If you know the standards and have not yet met it, yes, it is not wonderful) Falling out of what have you. Falling and hitting the ground. Falling and hardly getting up. Seeing somebody fall. Falling on a trap. On  a miry clay. Hearing somebody fall. Seeing somebody hardly getting up. And vagueness in reading something about falling. It's something we don't usually talk about. It's something that doesn't catch our attention. But to whom & to what  it is connected it actually does.  To a man. Falling is quite a hard thing that can happen....

I was nearing in having the most excuses in His kingdom. Last night, off to bed I prayed and told God how I am no longer kneeling before Him for days now. Having to tell many reasons why I can't. And why I don't. Reasons which only grace can make valid. Thank You, Jesus. Even so, this morning... err, afternoon. Waking up in a high degree of room temperature which even dry goods can't contain, I know that it's not the summer weather... it's me having too much sleep! I thought about my long hours of sleep as wasting time. Very. I could've accomplished more things than the average idle thoughts I could produce on my mind. I took a strum on the guitar I borrowed from my brother (the spiritual brother). Then  sang choruses of God-exalting songs from Jesus Culture band.  Then I whispered a prayer and bowed for a fervent one.  I am in awe. I am awestruck by God's presence. How He would answer the prayer of the righteous. Again, that is by grace. And so it goes....