Saturday, December 3, 2011
Gonna be inactive for awhile until I do a thorough makeover for my blog. As I approach a new phase of my life, I feel the urge and need to makeover my blog. After all, I do hope that I'm no longer that stubborn smallboar that tends to run ahead of God. After all the ups and downs, after all the magnificent things God did in my life, I do hope that I have learnt to be more humble. So yea, will be gone for awhile. Stay tune!!! =P
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Today, God spoke to me.
A CHAT WITH JESUS CHRIST...
Jesus: Hello. Did you call me?
Man: Called you? No.... Who is this?
Jesus: This is Jesus. I heard your prayers. So I thought I will chat.
Man: I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now. I am in the midst of something.
Jesus: What are you busy at? Ants are busy too.
Man: Don’t know. But I can’t find free time. Life has become hectic. It’s rush hour all the time.
Jesus: Sure. Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you results. Activity consumes time. Productivity frees it.
Man: I understand. But I still can’t figure out. By the way, I was not expecting YOU to buzz me on instant messaging chat.
Jesus: Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you some clarity. In this net era, I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with.
Man: Tell me, why has life become complicated now?
Jesus: Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.
Man: why are we then constantly unhappy?
Jesus: Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. You are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your habit. That’s why you are not happy.
Man: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?
Jesus: Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.
Man: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty.
Jesus: Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Man: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?
Jesus: Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don’t suffer. With that experience their life become better not bitter.
Man: You mean to say such experience is useful?
Jesus: Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.
Man: But still, why should we go through such tests? Why can’t we be free from problems?
Jesus: Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.
Man: Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don’t know where we are heading.
Jesus: If you look outside you will not know where you are heading. Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.
Man: Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do?
Jesus: Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead. You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock.
Man: In tough times, how do you stay motivated?
Jesus: Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.
Man: What surprises you about people?
Jesus: When they suffer they ask, “Why me?" When they prosper, they never ask “Why me” Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.
Man: Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here? I can’t get the answer.
Jesus: Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.
Man: How can I get the best out of life?
Jesus: Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.
Man: One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.
Jesus: There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.
Man: Thank you for this wonderful chat. I am so happy to start the day with a new sense of inspiration.
Jesus: Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don’t believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve, not a problem to resolve. Trust me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live.
Man: Thank you so much.
Jesus: You are always welcome. Have a good day my friend. "Always remember, God's Word is the Word for YOU ."
By: Aries Quismundo
Thursday, October 20, 2011
I know this is a bit overdue. I just want say thank you for the thoughtfulness and the simple joy brought to me on this day. It has been quite awhile sine I last have a birthday cake.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
At that moment, I think I could understand 1/100 the pain Jesus felt when Peter denied Him.
Someday, you might realize that you did the exact same mistake.
Someday, when it is too late.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
When will pain go away for real and stop coming back?
When will that hollowness stop echoing?
When will the past really be the past?
Saturday, July 2, 2011
*A visitor at a fishing dock asked an old fisherman who was sitting there, "If I were to fall into this water, would I drown?" It was a strange way of asking how deep the water was, but the fisherman had a good answer. "No. Falling into the water doesn't drown anybody. It's staying under it that does." Remember … temptation is not sin. It is an invitation to sin. Just say “no.”*
Dear Father, I pray that You help us to stay far from the edge of they dock. Keep us from playing at the edge and prevent us from dipping our feet in to taste that calm and inviting cool water when it might satisfy us just temporarily. Especially when we can't even swim! Grant us wisdom, Lord, that your children will learn to obey Your instructions and do things the way You planned, to take Your hand and follow You step by step. Give us strength to be disciplined and obedient because to You we want to surrender our life. To You all the brothers and sisters in Christ I commit and in Jesus's name I pray, Amen.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Passage below taken from girlfriendsingod.com devotional material. *Dr. Billy Graham tells the story of a little child who was playing with a very valuable vase. The child put his hand into the vase but could not pull it out. His father tried to free the little boy’s hand, but couldn’t. They were thinking of breaking the vase when the father said, “Son, let’s try one more time. Open your hand and hold your fingers out really straight and then pull.” The look of alarm on the boy’s face surprised the dad until the little boy explained, “Oh no, Father. I can’t hold my fingers like that. If I did, I would drop my penny.” Many of us are like that little boy – holding onto something that is keeping us from letting go and letting God have His way in our lives. It doesn’t really matter what that something is. If it is keeping us from surrendering to God, it is our captor and we are its hostage.* Dear Father, I want to be set free. Please, help me let go of what I feel is of value to me(the penny) so I can have complete release from the bondage(the vase). I didn't realize how hard I have been holding this penny in my palm until I start to hurt myself with the strong grasp, affecting not just my palm or hands but my whole body. It also hinders other routines or activities of the body. Lord, I want to be set free. Thank you for your love, Lord. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Once a crystal clear pond,
even when droplets of rain disrupt the peace on the surface
it was never long til waves subside and
the depth visible
Now, buried within stones and withered leaves
slides of mud constantly stirred to cloud the clear water
no longer source of water that is readily giving
for hiding inside are things not known off
Even if precious pearl is buried deep down
under the layers that block the rays of sunlight
there it stays the lone gem
time will pass and nothing will be of importance anymore
Saturday, March 12, 2011
However, there are also times when we're sure that God is talking to us, yet we tend to ignore because we simply don't feel like obeying. That small still voice that tends to nudge at our hearts, prompting us to do certain things or go certain ways.. Sometimes, it annoys us slightly.. enough to make us to not take heed.
Alot of times, following God's plan seems good when it goes with our plan, or when we don't have a plan. However, we may tend to decline God's call to follow His plan when it interrupt our plan, when we have the near future lay out in front of us and we just want to do exactly that to achieve exactly what we want.
Even though we know it in our head that God's plan is always the best, sometimes we just forget. Therefore, we have to remind ourselves everyday, to follow Him. We never know what, where and when He can use us. What it might mean to other people when we do this little thing God ask us to do. How others may benefit if we can just listen to Him and go a little out of our way for people. Faith, is answering His call everyday even though we may not know what's gonna happen next.
Do not screen and decline His call like how we'd do with our cellphone's incoming call. Put His line at the priority. Listen and obey. Lives will change, ours and others.
"Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching" (John 14:23a).
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
'Jesus always goes with us when He gives us directions.'
Often, even though we know the choice to make and the route to take, fear is still by no means absent. Fear for unknown, fear for all possible outcome.
However, knowing that God will walk down the directions He point us to with us is a great comfort. Nothing will be too hard, no fall too pain when we have the Lord guarding over us. The confidence that He will not simply point us a direction and leave us to fight our own battle shall ease our worries.
Walking with Him is a lifetime learning process. From time to time, we shall undoubtly go astray from the right path. Yet again and again He shall tug us back to Him gently, a little harder at times when we get stubborn but if we learn to listen and obey, we can avoid taking a long, hard detour of life. Be led by Him.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
This reminds me of my own vow of purity made many many years ago. To be exact, 23rd October 2006. It's a contract with God, to wait for true love, and to love in His way.
There is chapter excerpts of the book available here;
http://moralrevolution.com/moral-revolution-book#Chapter%201
and these alone brings great ponder. Among the many things I like from there;
"True love germinates in the soil of sacrifice, sprouts in the garden of surrender, and matures in a matrimony of servanthood. Love isn't love until it has cost you something to give it away."
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
this kid had given me countless laughter lately
he's adorable
he's trusting
he's shy
he's sweet
and
he loves me!!!
all the lil things he does
are just cute max
I will definitely miss him at the end of this hols
I love him too (^.^)soooooo cute
*sigh*
why do boys never stay this cute when they grow up >.<
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
I used to think that love is a choice. But today, Pastor Jaeson Ma taught me that love is not just a choice. It's far and much more than that.
Pastor Jaeson Ma became a rapper at the age of 13, had a radical encounter with God at the age of 16 and was later called to surrender his dreams in the entertainment world to become a pastor. His talent in music however, enabled him to also be a gospel messenger in the entertainment industry. Entertainers such as Vanness Wu had come to know God through Jaeson Ma.
Last year, Jaeson Ma started on a 365days love mission, to show at least one act of love each day. His journey of learning and discovering love is recorded in his blog. Click here for the original post and link to his blog.
Love is true. Love is painful. Love is not easy. Love can be messy. Love is powerful. Love can change you. Love is difficult. Love is commitment. Love is what hate is not. Love learns. Love always listens. Love doesn’t hold onto the wrongs. Love overlooks the sin. Love looks into the heart. Love can be gained. Love can be lost. Love is possible. Love forgives, every time. Love doesn’t lie. Love is always worth a try. Love makes you laugh. Love makes you cry. Love hurts so bad. Love can’t be explained, but love can be felt. Love knows. Love is unconditional. Love accepts you just the way you are. Love protects, defends and fights to the end. Love prefers. Love will sacrifice all for the sake of another. Love is not afraid. Love is full of courage. Love begins with God, then it starts with you. Love takes time. Love doesn’t make sense sometimes. Love is beautiful. Love can be ugly. Love shows kindness. Love is not blind, love sees. Love is compassion. Love can be desperate. Love is discovered when you are broken. Love is in the little things. Love is caught in the most unseen moments. Love is deep, never shallow. Love lends a hand. Love feeds the hungry. Love doesn’t think of itself first, but always others. Love doesn’t demand it’s rights. Love trusts. Love lets go. Love doesn’t blame others. Love takes responsibility. Love doesn’t hold grudges. Love doesn’t compare. Love always believes. Love is risky. Love is worth taking the risk even if it means being hurt. Love is a lesson. Love is all we have. Love feels. Love is distant. Love is close. Love is in every heart. Love dreams. Love encourages. Love is crazy. Love makes you do crazy ridiculous things. Love sucks. Love is a drug. Love is everything. Love bleeds. Love was hung on a cross for all our sins. Love doesn’t see fault. Love gives you what you don’t deserve. Love hates. Love loves. Love is madness. Love is lonely sometimes. Love speaks. Love is silent. Love is loud. Love is discipline. Love is uncomfortable. Love is humble. Love enjoys. Love has fun. Love eats. Love sleeps. Love is an adventure. Love brings peace. Love doesn’t judge. Love embraces. Love gives big hugs. Love smiles. Love dances. Love is always down to help. Love is there for you when you need it the most. Love cares. Love is alive. Love is full of tears. Love makes the heart heavy, like right now. Love will heal with time. Love doesn’t need an answer every time. Love prays. Love hopes. Love never ever gives up. Love is repentant. Love is sorry. Love gets back up again. Love tries. Love pushes you to your limits. Love is scary. Love doesn’t work out always. Love can teach you a good lesson. Love is better than lust. Love gives everything it has. Love doesn’t hold back. Love is not cheap, but costly. Love is a choice. Love is not forced. Love doesn’t take advantage. Love respects. Love always seeks for the best interest of others. Love is giving up what you want, for the wants of another. Love is a promise unbroken. Love is your word. Love doesn’t play games. Love is serious. Love isn’t learned in a day, but learned in a lifetime. Love will make you get on your knees. Love waits. Love moves on. Love is hard. Love is generous. Love kills. Love brings life. Love doesn’t point the finger. Love looks within. Love always wins. Love grows. Love is example. Love is faithful. Love is understanding. Love is full of grace. Love is truth. Love gives roses. Love is finer than wine. Love is found in Paris. Love is lost in life. Love is creative & love creates. Love is a struggle. Love comes and love goes. Love gets mad. Love sometimes yells. Love is brutal. Love is affection. Love transforms. Love is sex done God’s way. Love is pure like a newborn baby. Love is childish. Love is mature. Love is being yourself. Love is loving yourself. Love can. Love is freedom. Love is radical. Love is rad. Love can lead to war. Love will defend the poor. Love is just. Love always does what is right. Love is coming clean. Love is new every morning. Love is there every night, you just have to look for it. Love is in the darkness. Love shines like the dawn. Love is warm. Love is cold too. Love repents. Love is willing to change. Love does what is necessary. Love doesn’t just talk, it walks. Love can feel like a jail cell. Love comes in different forms is expressed in different ways. Love is a language. Love serves. Love is quality time. Love is a gift. Love is heard. Love is physical, don’t be afraid to touch. Love plans. Love is also spontaneous. Love is a surprise. Love is wise. Love can be learned in every life experience good or bad. Love makes the heart happy. Love can’t be taken away, unless you let it. Love is something else. Love doesn’t focus on self. Love is God. Yes, God is love. Love yourself, then you can love others. Love is a golden rule for life. Love is life. Love is family. Love is true friends who love you not for what you can do, but for who you are. Love is what we were created for. Love is big. Love is not noticed. Love is stealth. Love is all around. Love is a song. Love is a presence. Love is worship. Love gives glory. Love always has a story to tell. Love looks like Jesus. Love doesn’t always feel good, but it is good. Love is fearless & faith-full. Love is drama haha. Love takes two. Love is infinite. Love forgets. Love is not full of itself. Love is not addicted, love is self controlled. Love hates evil. Love will not boast or brag. Love is the kindest person you will ever meet. Love is real. Love keeps it real. Love is truthful, it doesn’t beat around the bush. Love is in the eyes. Love can be painful to look at. Love makes priority. Love is not the shape of a heart, love is in the form of a cross. Love isn’t a job. Love isn’t a project. Love just is. Love is who we are, love is what we do, love is perfect even though we are not perfect. Love knows no excuses. Love doesn’t live a lie. Love is a raging fire that can’t be contained, neither explained. Love is worth it all, love gives it all, love is all I want, love is all I need. Love is everything to me. Love I’m still learning. Love I’m still failing. Love you force me to keep going, even when I mess up. Love messed me up. Love is simple & complicated all at the same time. Love is tiring. Love also energizes. Love is up. Love is down. Love makes your heart pound. Love is magical. Love is passionate. Love hurts like hell. Love can feel like heaven. Love makes mistakes. Love is failing, but learning to try again. Love is willing to suffer. Love is willing to lose it all to gain it all. Love is death. Love is resurrection. Love is to die for. Love I could keep going, but I will stop here. Just love.
