A New Route

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I know people who feel like they’ve wasted years of their lives because of poor choices. They spent years in a relationship that was toxic, years with an addiction, years at a job where they weren’t fulfilled. But you have to realize, nothing you have been through is ever wasted.

Your past experiences, good and bad have deposited something on the inside of you. Those challenges have sharpened you to help make you who you are today. When the enemy brings hardship into your life, God has a way of taking that experience and turning it around for your advantage. You may think you’ve hit a dead end, but if you’ll stay in faith, you will see God begin to open up a new route. He’ll put the right people in your path, the right opportunities, the right circumstances to move you forward toward your God-given destiny.

Today, don’t focus on what’s happened in your past, focus on what God will do in your future. He wants to restore your soul and revive your dreams. Keep believing, keep expecting, keep hoping because God has a new route for your future!

-by Joel Osteen

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Not all days are good. One day you can be smiling widely, and the next you could be crying pales of tears. God never promised sweet days everyday. But HE promised to give us things for our BEST Interest. It may not be exactly how we want things to happen, but it is what’s BEST. Just keep the faith! Keep believing! Our GOD favors the faithful!

-Christine Fernandez

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Praise God! This blog gave me the strength to hold on to HIS promise of future full of hope (Jer.29:11). Yes, GOD is good and will always be good. I will keep the faith. I will wait. I will be grateful, no matter what. HE knows BEST for me. 

-Vanch

Improve Your Relationship By Taking Care of Yourself First

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For human being, having a good, happy, faithful, God-fearing and harmonious relationship is very important and it's everyone's dream. Both male and female long for a long and lasting partnership yet due to some unpredictable circumstances, breaking up the cord that bind them is the common solution to this situation.  This article about relationship caught my attention this evening and it gave me the urge to share this to others through here. I believe we all had been into an on/off relationships, some might be so painful that we felt miserable and dying after because we lost the one we thought our prince or princess. Some might be in the decree of begging love from others just to fill in that void they have in their inner selves. Some felt so easy but deep inside they're struggling from anguish. No matter what it is, I hope this article will help you in preparation for your next desired relationship. God bless you! 

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It’s important for you to take care of yourself before you try to fix your relationship. The old saying ‘You can’t give away what you don’t have” applies here. Until you are peaceful and happy, you won’t have a peaceful, happy relationship.

If you skip these steps and jump immediately into the murky waters of your troubled relationship, you are at high risk for going under. That’s why it’s so important to do all you can to stabilize yourself before you get in over your head.

Before you confront core relationship issues, first follow these two steps to increase your chances of success:

1. Commit to being okay no matter what happens.

Make yourself a promise that you’re going to take good care of yourself and be okay no matter what happens in your relationship. If your happiness absolutely depends on your partner being a part of your life, then you’ll feel fearful and powerless. As a result, you’ll be more likely to engage in ineffective behaviors such as begging and pleading. The more this happens, the less your partner is to want to stay in the relationship. Why is this?

One reason is that you will be perceived as emotionally needy and dependent. Whatever someone else does for you will never be enough because you’ll always want more from that person. Your partner can sense this and will be afraid of being consumed by your never-ending demands for attention and care.

Another reason is that it’s too heavy of a burden to feel totally responsible for another person’s happiness. Most people want to run the other way when that’s the case. A partner who does try to be everything to the other person will eventually feel resentment and anger at being put in such a demanding position. And any sense of playfulness and fun, which is so vital to an enduring relationship, will be snuffed out.

By showing respect for yourself and belief in your ability to thrive whether in a relationship or not, you’ll be coming from a place of empowerment and strength. These attributes attract others and engender respect, making you a more desirable partner.

2.Commit to putting more fun in your life even when you’re feeling miserable.

Don’t wait until your relationship is perfect to plan fun activities for yourself. Sign up for a community class to learn about kayaking, gourmet cooking, or drumming. Make a list of places in your town or a nearby one that you’d like to visit. Branch out, learn new skills, and broaden your world.

When you’re active and having fun, you’ll be happier. An extra benefit will be that you’ll also appear more attractive to your partner. Individuals who are happy have a natural sex appeal that draws others to them. When you’re living life with gusto and a sense of adventure, irregardless of the state of your relationship, your partner is more likely to want to spend time with you.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to wait and see what happens in your relationship before you take steps to create a more satisfying life. After all, would you rather spend time with someone who is miserable and unhappy or with someone who is doing interesting, fun things and enjoying life? Enthusiasm and a sense of fun are powerful aphrodisiacs that attract others like a magnet.

The more centered, balanced, and happy you are, the more you increase the odds that you’ll be able to create a happy, healthy relationship.

Source:  http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Wasson1.html

A Fruitful Journey

I'm on the verge of counting the days to end this fruitful journey. Since last year I was discerning and planning to transfer another place because I personally don't want to deal any longer on the fact that all I can do is to deepen my understanding and patience on  specific situation that I consider already tame. At last I found it. A place where I find safer, quieter and more peaceful. Ahead of that were series of character tests but glad to know I still found myself on the right track though I honestly struggled and did little mistakes, committed wrong actions, gave unfit thoughts, shed tears and was shaken.

I realized that there are things in life where all we need to do is let it flow, accept the things we don't understand, be open to the different principles and preferences of others. Sometimes avoiding is necessary in order not to create any conflicts and misunderstandings. Surrendering to the things that is beyond our control is also of import. Since then, I believe life will be more fruitful if we let go of the grudges we don't actually need.

After all those stressful days, I realized that I was just simply being tested of how strong my determination and focus were, of where my patience will go, of how deep was my faith and how I was going to react on those trials. Yet, now I'm in great awe realizing that I did what is right and believing that the Lord put everything in order for me. He worked on my schedules, my rest time, my finances, my actions and thoughts most of all He guided my heart. I couldn't imagine myself if I didn't follow His leading. What a fruitful journey!

Just contemplating!

Thanking YOU

I wanna live each day of my life thanking the Lord for all His favors and blessings!

These past few days I realized how the Lord made things in order for me, my family and some of the people around me. First, I finally went to TESDA and CTU for inquiry and I already got the information I needed. Though I still have to do some follow-up and visit another school and somewhere in Ramos Street, I am happy enough because I did it my own. Yes, my own because I ain't so familiar in the city and I will probably lost myself if I wasn't that careful. Yet, I'm grateful for the courage and determination when I extended my horizon and became dependent with no fears during that day. I know, as I live my life here and follow the Lord's will, I will become the person I want to be. Second, papa's health is improving. I just knew it last weekend when I went home. I'm glad because I can see him smiling, joking around with me and not using very often his nebulizer. He even went to the city by himself. With regards to my siblings, they're all okay and Ate will soon be promoted to her work. I prayed before that may the Lord bless her with someone who will love her yet she broke the news to me last Saturday that someone is courting her. Wow! Truly Amazing. I may not know where it will lead them but I sure enough that the Lord will have His ways for them. Seeing all my family in stable disposition makes me at peace. Third, Roselyn, my very good friend is getting married and I'm happy because she's happy. Anday, another friend of mine is also happy with her relationship now. My other friends are soon to have their babies. I don't know and it might be so weird but I am extremely excited for them. Another thing, my conviction is very strong and I can't even explain it exactly yet I know my life next year will be something I want to be in God's grace. I'm excited to do His will and I'm taking it one at a time.

In the middle of these blessings, I know the other way around will be trials and tests and I am ready for it. Lastly, the Lord is always faithful to His promise and He really answers prayers.

How grateful are you with everything that you have?

Playing around the park with no worries!

Assorted

I don't know how to start this. My mind today is loaded with so many words I actually don't know what it means like. All I want this time is to unload this and be filled with new things again. I am not sure if I'm going to make sense here now, huh! Anyway to begin unloading this bulky head, let's talk about relationship, at present it has to be the effort of the two of you because it won't work well if it only comes to either of you. It has to be spirit-filled relationship where God is the center and nurtured by proper values. Hahahaha now I got myself, I'm filled with all those sorts of relationship. Am I looking for one now? Uhmmm

In friendship, it has to be true for it takes an ample of time to find good and trusted friend. Friendship must be developed with deep understanding and maturity of minds for it will break easily if one is immature and inconsistent.

In the family, time is valuable. I advise you to spend quality time today!

In the workplace with the workmates, it has to be a total inquiry yet with love and respect. 

At work, it has to be pure business with a heart. Doing your best because you are being paid. Complains will always be around and it's tempting to grumble every second but at the end of it, you will realize that you stick to it! If you want to complain because of something and it you're not happy, find another job!

Disclaimer: I'm not an expert! I am just an observer. Now, I feel relieve so it's time to rest this crazy mind of mine. :-p

First EC

In lieu of my last post here's now the story:

I claimed to be in the Excellence Conference this year, but due to unexpected circumstances I gave up and surrendered my desire to be there. Since I already have the plane tickets courtesy of a very good friend in community and I still felt obligated to pay so on Monday dated October 3, I went to CFCCC for the Team Rev. and to meet and pay my friend. To my surprise he didn't accept my payment and said in vernacular; "Unsaon mana nako ang kwarta?, Dili ra gihapon na nako magamit. I-libre na lang nako nimo imong ticket. Hiposa na lang nang kwarta basta ang importante moadto ka!" -- That was actually WOW! I was shocked and wasn't able to utter some words. Then he asked; "Did you already ask message from the Lord since you will not go?" -- I answered shamefully, no:-( "Okay, asked message first then tell me, I'll be praying for you. " 

If you were on my shoe, how were you going to deal with it? As for me, that was 1 confirmation that the Lord wanted me to go to EC. Then I told my faci about it and she said, settle everything first, lodging, registration and so on. I'll be praying for you too. Another friend of mine but haven't seen her personally was also praying for me at that time. I can say, many were praying for my EC. And to make the long story short, I WENT THERE in faith, a confident me and along with all my messages from the Lord.

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In EC...

I learned a lot. I enjoyed so much. I was spirit-filled individual with full of blessings and graces. I actually was crying because my faith was so small and I such a sinner yet the Lord blessed me with everything I can't imagine. I had my first EC with the theme "Days of Grace". It was His grace also when I had the opportunity to serve in FoodCom, first EC and first service in an international event. Wow! I didn't think of serving there because it was my first time yet the Lord called me because He wanted to show me that His grace surround me all the time and all I have to do was to see and respond to it. 

"If you run out of words to pray, go and read the Book of Psalms." - Nelia Cosio. 

I also learned how to deepen my quite time and it's all about my "commitment". Commitment in prayer and constant seeking God's presence. I don't know but I was really blessed. I also had the chance to register myself for the next year's EC "Pray". 

I realized when you surrender yourself to God, everything will run smoothly. You don't have to work hard on it, because the Lord will reveal His ways for you when you least expect it. The feeling is like a wind blowing.

I wish to impart all the things I learned there...really great! :)

A Glimpse Pics of My 1st Ride

Call me ignorant and naive for it was my first time to ride this plane. Hahaha I was really impressed on how they accommodate their passengers, really overwhelming.

This group of blind grandfathers moved my heart with gratitude and compassion as they serenade people who come to the airport mundane for their respective destinations. They play musical instruments and sing different songs continuously to entertain people. Amazing!

I missed the chance to take a picture with this religious stand in Mactan airport where employees and people stopped to say their short prayer before they start their day at work or anything.

The passengers walked this way to enter inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. I thought it will be hard to go where I supposed to go this day because I was a newbie but fortunately, it wasn't. All I have to do was to follow them.

  I am not so sure, waiting area??? Hahaha

While waiting for the car who will bring us to the venue of conference.

First day, registration first.

  CFA - Communication Foundation for Asia. I stayed here til Sunday morning. All bricks because the person behind this was a European so he brought here in the Philippines their style. 

The Stage! Everything happened in this place: the opening night, entertainment where the orchestra played several beautiful songs, game show, talks, plenary sessions, mass and praise rally. I must say, it was like watching a show either in ABS-CBN or GMA because of how the people behind the conference did their service. Two thumbs up!

Around 5am. I was super nervous for I have to deal it alone and since I couldn't speak tagalog fluently so I have to go along way then I had a funny and nerve-racking experience. Hahaha

Hello sunshine! I was very happy to see the sun going back home for the whole days of conference it was raining and I wasn't able to see the sun. A view from my seat in the plane.

Those yellow buses were Cebu Pacific's and that persons in mint green and orange were the in-charge of the luggage. 

 Here's what usually have in front of your seat when you ride a plane. Safety guides and measures.

 Home bound, so pale and haggard. Hahaha

I "googled" this photo except the other one up with "Mabuhay."

I'm home! It made me sing like this... Mandaue, Mandaue, I keep coming back to Mandaue, Simply no place like Mandaue, Mandaue I'm coming home. Hahaha I replace the "Manila" from "Mandaue" .... kalurkey!

Here's all I've got. 

Give-aways! Along with this were a trip for 2 in Bohol Beach Club and 15 mobiles phones and many surprise blessings.

P.S: The article for my trip will be followed in the coming days.