Porsche Missive

          Upcoming board exam? Nursing leakage problems? Different format and BON members? Pressures? Lovelife? A loved one who passed away? A depressed friend? A sick relative? A curfew? A lost trust? A lost cellphone? Betrayal of someone? Lack of money? What’s for tomorrow? But, here’s the real question… FIGHT OR FLIGHT? Well, it’s sympathetically true but honestly; are we going to fight or will simply fly away from these dreadful scenarios?

          June 2006, a crippling fatigue lingered within me. Approaching our house, my heart sank when my lola had a heart attack and her glucose level went down to 25. Terrified at the thought that we’re going to loose her.

          A month after if I’m not mistaken, the result of the june 2006 nursing licensure exam was posted…. Some of my friends failed. Before that, a news came out about the leakage.

          July 2006, when I decided to take my review in Baguio; my mom accompanied me there to look for a place where I can stay for 6 months or so… but something came up, it’s about the divorce speculation… so my mom went to manila quickly. After 10 days, I went home with all my things because of a very traumatic experience there.

          August 2006, NAHOLD UP AKO! Infront of our church, there was a man who pointed out a knife on my side and apparently left so fast with my cellphone (it was my aunt’s grad gift to me)… I got a scar on my right palm because of the knife. A week after that, the hospital called up to inform us that my brother was in the E.R because of an accident… His necklace was snatched. He fell; his head and pelvic bone bumped, and his motor fell on him… Very tragic isn’t it?

          September 2006, a lovely newly born baby girl from our church died. 2 days after, my friend’s mom died also.

          For a while, I sat down, closed my eyes and in an instant felt like being sucked into a dark cave.

          The words, “Lord Help Me,” were constantly on my lips… I remembered one scenario when I was in

St. Thomas Square

, Morayta, and I was really confused…. I said, “Lord, please don’t let me cry… not here… they don’t have a Christian tape that can tone down my cry.” My heart was pounding so fast, my breathing was quick, my mouth was dry, and my system went sympathetically activated.

          But you know what? Not even for a second had God let me out of His sight. Never! He was there as I cried in the loneliness of my room during those painful days. He was there when horrified thoughts haunted me. He was there when fear entered my mind. He was there when my heart raged with distress. Though I had felt so down, the actual fact is that the Lord has never left me…

          Our God never leaves us in the most difficult times of our lives. Perhaps, you have thought of fleeing from your present painful situation. But you know what? God is there with you, in you, every moment of everyday… He is where you are right now.

          I thank God that during my dreadful moments, He enlarged my space and gave me room to mend and to recover.

          Cast all your cares on Him because things concerning you matter to Him most.

          Let’s give all our anxieties and cares to God and leave them there.

          Friends, carry your worries in the right way. Don’t make a move to retrieve what you’ve already given to God. Leave all your burdens to Him.

          With God, there are always new beginnings. We can stop all external pressures from overwhelming us by starting to strengthen our inner resources.

          There is no way we could cope with the demands and stresses of life unless we come to Him and admit that we are so stubborn and accept the fact the we can do nothing without Him.

There was a time when I felt so betrayed and I told God, “Lord ang daya po.” The feeling of betrayal, false guilt, and self-condemnation; coupled with the propensity to churn things over and over again, can put a strain on our emotional health. But the time has come to close the cracks that allow these in our lives. Now is the time to entrust our cares to God, our Defense Counsel…. This time, I can bravely say that God is my vindicator and I know that I will always win! For as long as your heart is pure, you know that you’re not doing anything wrong and your mind is clean… God’s favor is with you.

Losing something or someone is not a negative thing. After the loss, I discovered something new that I never had before… And this is when the losing becomes a blessing.

          Feeling so down? According to Jeremiah 31:3, “I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt.” Let’s claim this promise. God is pledging restoration and recovery for us.

          How strange that when disaster strikes, we only long for a return of what was used to be… But not so with God, our Maker. He has better plans in mind… To return in our normal lives is not His goal. He makes new; He transforms. It is not only restoration but a desire of a new creation and a vision of a masterpiece.

          Amidst of all the trials… it is because God loves me that He would rather allow these things to happen. But at the same time He promised me this: “My grace is all that you will need. My grace will be there for you, it will be enough to help you bear this affliction. And you will see that My power works best when you are weak than when you are strong.”

         

          When I became so thrilled with God’s goodness in my life and realized that He’s using problems and downfalls to transform me, I found myself flowing with thanksgiving for How He has been directing the course of my life. And perhaps, I would still be willing to run the risk of getting hurt. For when I have tasted God’s goodness through my problems, nothing else will matter.

Emotionally loaded situations can be avoided! I Skip past news columns, I do movie marathon with my family, I relax, I dodge conversations about emotionally charged subject, I go to my happy places like: JCLAM, VICTORY, Starbucks Marquinton, Galleria; I’m enjoying helping other people, I keep myself busy, I do medical missions, I dance for God, I do aero and belly dancing, I listen to Christian music, I laugh so loud, I’m not lethargic anymore and my GCS is already perfect because I drink coffee most of the time (mocha frap and Sumatra brewed coffee) haha! Joke!, I think positively, I never fail to greet people a pleasant day and tell them I love them, I smile, I sing softly but surely, I’m pressing on, I read the BIBLE, I PRAY, and I FORGIVE…..

I thank the Lord that He values me for who I am and not for what I do. He accepted all my weaknesses… I now see that my worth does not depend on my abilities or successes… For as long as I have HIM and He has me, that’s enough.

God is the only Mighty One. No one else and nothing else. Problems are not giants, they are conquerable. God said, “Do not be afraid of them, I will fight for you.” Deuteronomy 3:22

          I am cez, God’s princess by virtue of Jesus Christ’s death on the cross. My father carries me, His little girl, in His loving arms.

          I am in Christ. I will not be devoured. God said, “I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” Isaiah 49:15.

          Right now, I’m enjoying the life that God has given me together with my wonderful family. Physically, I’m so okei and spiritually on fire with God. A week after my bro’s confinement, he went abroad. He was hired as a chef in a big British cruise. My lola is going to celebrate her 78^th birthday this coming September 12, very strong. I got enzo (my phone). My dad is planning to have a vacation here, to see us…I’m enjoying my review. I take things one day at a time. Pressured? Haha, I guess that’s quite normal, frightened? a-a, not anymore. Blessings are over flowing. I’m Happy and The Lord is with me always. Truly, God is really good (mapa problema man o hindi… He is still Good!)…..

          “I praise You Lord. You are so good. Thank You for changing me. I just want You to be the Boss of my life and lead me to the right words as I testify how you’ve transformed me and now became Your princess, daughter, and Your real Masterpiece.”

When God gives a promise,

in faith believe it;

with hope, expect it;

in peace, wait patiently for it.

FIGHT OR FLIGHT?

JUST BELIEVE AND CLAIM!

Nothing more…nothing less…

-CEZ-

One fine afternoon last

June 26, 2006

while I was having my coffee break at Starbucks Marquinton,

Marikina

…. I read a beautiful passage from the bible… It says there:

Jesus sets the goal for the time of waiting when He says, “Your hearts will rejoice and NO ONE will take your joy from you.”…. JOHN 16:22

This passage has led me to think and to come up with this writing… Later, you may agree or disagree with me…

We maybe facing the most crucial time of our lives… Some of us were caught in a situation that is really hard to escape… Some because of their families; mostly, because of some sort of school trouble; early pregnancy for teenagers; betrayal of a friend; others, because of broken relationships, broken trust, broken hearts, burnout moments, or others….

Some of you may even ask “Asan si Lord?”….. Am I right?……. Most of us are already tired of this kind of scenario and some are also thinking of the means how to escape….

But you know what? Every human being in this world will experience “problems” in his/her life, times when it seems that God almost goes away, times when we might even ask “Asan ka Lord?, Mahal mo pa ba ako?”

Guys, Folks, Friends…. The Lord is just reminding us to do one thing….. “TO WAIT”…

During this time of waiting, out of our sight, God is marvelously at work. God is defeating the principalities and powers that are keeping us bound. What comes of these times of waiting depends on how we enter into them, whether we sense the meaning and purpose of these times, or whether we just suffer through them.

The word to raise up over a time of waiting is simply this: “GOD IS AT WORK!” No other promise, no other reality can boost up our hearts with confidence as the knowledge that God is at work. The tendency in our hearts and minds during the time of waiting is to think that God has vanished off the stage of our lives…. But His word assures us that He is at work.

You may ask me…. What, then, is necessary if we are to live through these “problems”….? First of all, we need knowledge. We need to know that God does have a plan, and that He is accomplishing something, let’s always keep in mind that we are not going through a time that has NO MEANING! God uses these “problems” and the time of waiting to shift our focus from our own resources to His resources. From what we are able to do, to what He is able and willing to do. In times of waiting, God frustrates our own efforts to the point where we finally have to look to Him. He will let us run ourselves to exhaustion in order that He might show us His limitless resources.

Secondly, we have to “Trust”…. We have to lay hold upon that knowledge and trust in the word of God. And thirdly, we have to exercise “Persistence” in clinging the word of God.

If we only know this in our minds and believe it, we can lead a completely different life. We will move beyond wondering whether God, today or tomorrow, is going to give us this or that blessing. We will no longer live from experience to experience. We will see that there is a deeper plan, and that it includes the difficulty of these problems in our lives.

When a problem comes, it doesn’t mean that we are out of contact, that God has lost of our existence. God does care for you and me…. He is at work!

It is definitely true that the “problems” of our lives are not easy to endure. They aren’t the days that we normally tell people about, like the days when God is close and real. But they are the days when God is doing a wonderful work in our hearts and lives. They are days when God is working out a plan that involves us and all those with whom we will come into contact. They are the days when we take COURAGE to raise up over our lives the standard, “Walk carefully, God is at work!”.

See! God has never departed from us even for a while in the midst of our problems, trials, or any circumstances in our lives…. He is at work! All we have to do is to: WAIT, TRUST, and PERSIST! Because I believe that God’s true purpose in a time of waiting is to lead each and everyone of us to our TRUE JOY!…..

AMEN! Let’s continue to live life inspite of the big P’s (problems) that will come our way….

-C.M.J-

True love isn’t just expressed in passionately whispered words or an intimate kiss or an embrace; before two people are married, love is expressed in patience and even words left unsaid.

The idea is that a lot of the things we do in relationships today are motivated by selfishness. We’re starting what we can’t finish; we’re pursuing romance when we’re really not interested in commitment.

The fundamental problem with relationships today is that we’ve disconnected romance and commitment.

Deepening intimacy without deepening commitment is dangerous. It’s like going to the mountain with a partner who isn’t sure she wants the responsibility of holding your rope. When you’ve climbed two thousand feet up a mountain face, you don’t want to have a conversation about how she feels “tied down” by your relationship. In the same way, many people experience deep hurt when they open themselves up emotionally and physically only to be abandoned by someone who proclaims he’s not ready for a “serious commitment.”

Saying “I love you” prematurely can be a very unloving thing to do and can cause great pain… so, be careful!

The joy of intimacy is the reward of commitment

You might say that intimacy between a man and a woman is the icing on the cake of a relationship headed toward marriage. And if we look at intimacy that way, then it becomes obvious that most of our dating relationship are all icing. They usually lack a purpose or a clear destination. In most cases, especially when were younger, dating is short term, serving the needs of the moment. We date because we want to enjoy the emotional and physical benefits of intimacy without the responsibility of real commitment.

Intimacy without commitment, like icing without cake, can be sweet, but it ends up making us sick.

Where is true joy? It’s found in God’s brand of love – love founded on faithfulness, love rooted in commitment.

In a true friendship you don’t feel pressured by knowing that you “like” the other person or that he or she “likes” you back. You feel free to be yourself and do things together without spending hours in front of the mirror making sure you look perfect.

C.S Lewis describes friendship as two people walking side by side toward a common goal. Their mutual interest brings them together.

In dating, romantic attraction is often the cornerstone of the relationship. The premise of dating is “I’m attracted to you; therefore, let’s get to know each other.” The premise of friendship, on the other hand, is “We’re interested in the same things; let’s enjoy these common interests together.” If romantic attraction forms after developing a friendship, it’s an added bonus.

Intimacy without commitment is defrauding. Intimacy without friendship is superficial. A relationship based solely on physical attraction and romantic feelings will last only as long as the feelings last.

Just because lips have met doesn’t mean hearts have joined or two people are right for each other. A physical relationship doesn’t equal love.

There’s a huge difference between genuine friendliness and flirtatiousness. You folks should learn how to distinguish the two. No one wants to marry a flirt unless you’re both like that, am I right?. Folks, if a person flits like a butterfly from one guy or girl to next; always in need of female or male attention, do you really think that marriage will suddenly change him/her? Or do you want to marry a man with a wandering eye? Think about it…and pray……

If you’re not ready to consider marriage or you’re not truly interested in marrying a specific person, it’s selfish and potentially very harmful to encourage that person to need you or ask him or her to gratify you emotionally or physically.

Our feelings can lie to us. We shouldn’t allow them to set the tone or the pace for our relationships. Instead, we need to allow God’s word and patience and selflessness to guide us.

As we seek to love according to God’s design, we must pursue sincerity: “Love must be sincere.” This brief command given in Romans 12:9 leaves no room for misunderstanding. The love God wants His children to live by has no room for deceit and hypocrisy – it has to be genuine and earnest….. Do not fool around with people………… Love is a fragile matter…. It must be sincere!

The wrong mindset that is prevalent today, however, is not related to choosing a spouse. Many of us have fallen prey to the idea that we can and should pursue romance for its own sake. In other words, “I’ll become intimate with you because it feels good, not because I’m prayerfully considering marriage.” This attitude is not fair to the other person and is a terrible preparation for marriage. Who wants to marry someone who will ditch a relationship the moment romantic feelings wane? Who wants to marry a person who has developed a habit of breaking up and finding someone new when the going gets tough? Mind you guys…. Nobody……

We need to realize that the lifelong commitment so many of us desire in our future marriages cannot be practiced or prepared for in a lifestyle or short-term relationships. Until we can commit to making a relationship work for the rest of our lives – and yes, it is a huge commitment – we do ourselves and others a disservice by pursuing short term love in the meantime. True love waits. It waits for the right time to commit to God’s brand of love – unwavering, unflagging, and totally committed.

Committed, sincere, selfless, responsible – all these words describe God’s love. And each stands in stark contrast to the love practiced by the world. It is time to let His definition of love redefine the way we live.

Too often, people want what they want (or what they think they want, which is usually happiness in one form or another) right now. The irony of their impatience is that only by learning to wait, and by a willingness to accept the bad with the good, do we usually attain those things that are truly worthwhile.

The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing.

For now what’s most important to realize is that the guy or girl you will one day marry doesn’t need a girlfriend or boyfriend. What that person really needs is someone mature enough to spend the season before marriage preparing to be a godly wife or husband.

Let’s do our future spouses a favor and stop shopping around prematurely! OK!

Do you really trust Him?

Waiting for God’s timing requires trusting in His goodness and wisdom. We develop patience as we trust that God denies us what we think is good only because He has something better for us – both now and in the future.

We were being asked to leave the planning to God. God’s ultimate plan was as far beyond our imaginings as the oak tree is from the acorn’s imaginings. The acorn does what it was made to do, without pestering its maker with questions about when and how and why. We, who have been given an intelligence and a will and a whole range of wants that can be set against the divine Pattern for Good are asked to believe Him. We are given the chance to trust Him when He says to us…” if any man will let himself be lost for my sake, he will find his true self.”

God Knew Best!

Many people realize too late that we don’t arrive at contentment as a destination as much as we develop contentment as a state of mind. In 1 Timothy 6:6, that “godliness with contentment is a great gain”.We can gain contentment when we trust in God’s strength and grace to sustain us through any circumstance. Whether your single or married, whether you’re liked, loved or lonely, the key to contentment is TRUST! Believe it or not, if we are discontented with singleness, we’ll more likely face discontentment when we’re married. When we define our happiness by some point in the future, it will never arrive. We’ll keep waiting until tomorrow. If we allow impatience to govern us, we will miss the gift of the moment. We’ll arrive at that point in time we expected to provide fulfillment and find it lacking.

When God knows you’re ready, He’ll reveal the right person for you under the right circumstances. (AMEN TO THAT!)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” God says, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). Let’s live our todays for His kingdom and entrust our tomorrows to His providence.

We couldn’t lay our futures in better hands. All we have to do is TRUST…………………

Hustle while you wait!

Eventhough we don’t know the next step regarding our love life, we still have work to do. We have bad habits to get rid of, good habits to develop, and character to build. Let’s hustle!

When we focus on “redeeming the time,” we’ll not only make the most of each moment; we’ll also prepare ourselves for the next season of our lives. Our faithfulness in small things today earns us the right to handle bigger responsibilities down the road.

Marriage won’t transform us into new people; it will only act as a mirror; showing what to be in the future. There are few areas we can prepare while we’re still single:

a)      Let’s prepare ourselves for a true commitment under God’s love

b)      Let’s start seeking God with others

c)      We need to learn not only how to make money and support ourselves, but also to manage our money responsibly. Now is the time to learn how to budget, save and give God what is due to Him.

d)      Let’s prepare for parenthood, the work of becoming a good father or mother starts when we’re single.

e)      And of course let’s prepare for practical life skills like: cooking, maintaining a clean house, planning, and others… especially us girls….

Things that Last

We need to concentrate not only on waiting for the right person but, more important, on becoming the right person.

All About Character

Character is what you are in the dark when no one but God is watching. Anyone can look good in front of an audience… it’s an entirely different thing to stand naked before God, to be known as you truly are on the inside. We don’t define a person’s true character by the image that person wishes to convey or the reputation he or she hides behind, but by the choices that person has made and makes each day.

Look for, and work on becoming, a man or woman who, as a single, seeks God wholeheartedly, putting Him before anything else. Don’t worry about impressing the opposite sex and don’t you dare flirt with people. Instead, strive to please and glorify God. Along the way you’ll catch the attention of people with the same priorities. Looks can be deceiving but a person who does noble things and can put God in the center……… that’s your God’s will…………..

An Attitude of Humility

Two people don’t keep a marriage or a simple relationship strong because they never make mistakes; they keep it strong by maintaining an attitude of humility that is quick to confess sin, put the other first, and seek forgiveness.

Wait for someone who will light candles, not just curse the darkness.

One of these days, and this is the moment for which I’m hoping and praying, I’m going to meet a guy, and when I imagine him at fifty, he’ll be even more handsome than he is today. The years won’t detract; they’ll only sharpen and mature him. Because with a man who fears God, whose inner strength draws from the wellspring of His life, time can only add to his inner within. Of course the signs of age will emerged, but the spirit that lights up his sparkling eyes will still be young, vibrant, and alive. That’s what I want to grow to love.

What will I do when I meet this young man? I think about that often. I don’t know exactly what I’ll say. Maybe I’ll just ask him if He could spend the rest of his life growing old with me. We can watch our bodies fall apart and together wait for the day when God gives us new ones.

Everyday,

I choose to heal not to be hurt,

to forgive and not to despise, 

to persevere not quit,

to smile not to frown,

and lastly… to love not to hate

I Promise myself to be strong that nothing

and no one can disturb my peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person I meet.

To make all my friends feel that there is something in them

and that they are loved.

To look at the sunny side of everything

and make my optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best

and expect only the best by God’s grace.

To be just as an enthusiastic about the success of others

as I have about my own.

To forget the mistakes of the past

and press on to greater achievements of my future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times

and give every creature I meet a smile.

To give so much time for my improvement

that I have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for fear

and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

There are 6 different gifts that God has given us…… Let’s take a look at them and be inspired…..

1) “The gift of REST”

Life can be tiring and frustrating at times!

Come to me when you are

worn down – stressed out with circumstances

and burdens that are weighing you down.

I will give you rest!

Love: Your God of Peace and Rest

Matthew 11:28-30

John 10:10

Do you ever feel that your life is a horrible nightmare? Do you sometimes wish you could just wake up and it would all go away? When the haze of hurting moves in and threatens to shut out all the light in your life, it’s time to gaze at the eternal light far off in the distance. This inviting light offers comfort in times of trouble, peace in the place of pain, and an enduring hope that no darkness can smother. This light is the light of home, your real home. It’s the light of heaven. When life becomes a bad dream, close your eyes and take a little mind trip to heaven , believe me guys…… it’s a wonderful place to visit.

“The little troubles and worries of life, so many of which we meet, maybe as stumbling blocks in our way, or we may make them stepping stones to a noble character and to heaven.”         -Henry Ward Beecher

2) “The gift of LIFE”

You can soar even in storms

because I strengthen you!

Remember, you can do all things through me!

Love: Your Father of Every Good and Perfect Gift

P.S I have given you everything you need for life and godliness.

Philippians 4:13

2 Peter 1:3

God has given us a special gift. This gift is not wrapped in a tissue paper or tied with a beautiful bow, but it has been prepared with the greatest of care by the Master Gift Giver. Priceless in nature, no gift in the entire world is more sought after than this, it is the gift of life……. your life.

“God maybe invisible, but He’s in touch. You may not be able to see Him, but He is in control. And that includes what you just lost. That includes what you’ve just gained. That includes all of life – past, present, future.”   -Charles Swindoll

3) “The gift of HEALING”

Your flesh and your heart may fail.

But, remember… I am the strength of your heart

and your destiny forever!

LOVE: Your God of Healing and Restoration

Psalm 73:26

Through all my ups and downs, I can only assure you of one thing…..”Our God is a God of healing.” He is a mender, a fixer of broken things. And we need such a God, because we tend to break and spoil much of what we touch. When we allow Him to come into our fretful hearts, he works quietly and gently; and with the skill of a tender craftsman, he begins the work of restoring what is lost.

God has a plan for us, He knew exactly what he was doing and why……..

4) “The gift of HOPE”

I love you and by amazing grace,

I give you never ending encouragement and good hope.

I’m working behind the scenes to encourage your heart

and to strengthen you in every good deed and word

Love: Your God of All Hope

2 Thessalonians 2:16

“Something is wrong”, is a regrettable something…. A heart breaking something… An unexpected and unnerving something. You can’t seem to rid yourself of its darkening effect. You’ve tried to drown it out, drive it away, and push it aside. But it’s still with you. Something is wrong.

But there’s a solution. There is someone right for your something wrong. He’s a healer with a gentle touch, a sympathetic smile, and an intense love. When He speaks, you’ll want to listen; when you speak, He hears with an attentive heart. When you see Him, you’ll notice that He bears deep scars on His hands, His feet, His head, and His side – from a time when things went desperately wrong for Him.

In fact, the first things He will want to tell you about are those brutal reminders of something gone wrong.

Guys don’t turn away…

Those ugly mortal wounds hold wonderfully good news for you and me… They are the key to a peace that surpasses pain, to a confidence that dispels confusion, to a hope that replaces heartbreak. Whoa! See, that’s more than a gift…. Were really blessed!

“Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us”           -Samuel Smiles

I tell you guys…. We have the best Doctor… and that is God…… The process of healing will take some time, but you can be confident that hope and assurance are found in Him. Let’s just open ourselves up to His healing.

5) “The gift of SIGNIFICANCE”

I created you fearfully and wonderfully

for significance and purpose!

Even before you were conceived,

I planned all your days.

I’m always watching over you,

and I’m familiar with all your ways.

Wherever you go, I guide you.

My right hand securely holds your precious life.

Love: Your God of Purpose

Psalm 139

Your life is precious! And it’s true you know. Your life touches the lives of others in a unique, meaningful way, and in a way that no other life can.

Sometimes you might allow circumstances and other influences to convince you that your life doesn’t matter – that you hold no special significance. But there are nail scarred hands and an empty grave that proclaim your significance!

If you were the only person in the world, Jesus would have walked the same path, shed the same tears, and faced the same brutal death. Why? Because you’re you! That’s enough for Him.

“No one is useless to God. No one”      -Max Lucado

6) “The gift of LOVE”

Even when your spirit grows faint within you,

I know the right and perfect way for you.

I’ll get you safely through the hidden traps.

My endless love for you endures forever!

I promise I will never abandon you!

Love: Your Creator and Faithful Father

Psalm 138:8; 142:3

Deuteronomy 31:6

When you cling to man, sometimes you’ll be frustrated… because they can freely walk away from you and even hurt you.

Let’s always keep in mind that nothing else satisfies, heals, protects, or provides like God’s love. When you call, He comes and He promised He would. When you cry, He tastes salt and He knows your pain. When you can’t get up, He lifts you coz you are His passion. When you pray for His presence, don’t be surprised if you hear a comforting voice in your spirit saying, “I’m already here.” Then, as you lay in the lap of his love, you can look into His eyes and say, “I knew you’d come.”

When every other reason fails, love will find a way. God is love….. Don’t worry… He will surely find a way …..

This is my favorite verse in the bible:

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,

His mercies never come to an end;

They are new every morning;

Great is your faithfulness.

The Lord is my portion,

says my soul,

Therefore, I will hope in Him.”

Lamentations 3:22-23

- Amen to that!

Guys, let’s not mislabel good things that happen to us as mere “coincidence”. Let us always acknowledge God’s divine hand in every good and perfect circumstance that comes our way.

Have you ever imagined that at the moment your pain began, God heard your cry and began to respond……….

I know that we are all unique people; we have different stories to tell when it comes to failures, frustrations, problems, hurts, bitterness, hopelessness, powerlessness, heartaches, sickness, and others…. It maybe in our families, friends, broken relationships, school failures, and etc…

You know what?….. God knows what were going through… He’s actually intimately familiar with pain. You see, he suffered loss, rejection, failed relationships, and crushing cruelty through the life and death of His only Son…. Much more guys… much more than we have experienced….

But we’re very privileged and blessed because God’s rich compassion is like an endless stream that brings refreshment and renewal to His beloved children…As we yield ourselves to His divine will, He will definitely work His divine providence to refresh and heal our broken hearts…..

Let us always thank God for everything…. Let’s keep in mind that our God is the Maker of all things…. If you’re tired - He will give you rest… If you’re lost – He will direct you to the right path…. If you’re sick or hurt – He will give you healing and restoration….. When life seems so bad – He will give you hope…. When you’re confused – He will explain your purpose in life….. and When you feel so empty – We have a Faithful Father from heaven saying this: “My Child, I will never abandon you”

Guys, He knows what you need even before you ask and even before you know what to ask for…..

Let’s give God all the praises and glory……

There’s no reason for me to worry more or to frown, get mad, or be sad…… coz I have a FATHER……. And mind you guys…. My Father is not selfish….. He is also willing to be your Dad if you would only allow Him to…….

Smile….. God loves you!

-C.M.J-