stretching my horizon
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Waiting
The pruning stage isn't over yet. :)
But eventually, pruning will be over and the tree will grow fruits.
Eventually...
)
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
I Know
Though I'm walling through the valley
Of the darkest hour I've known
Lord don't You leave me all alone
When I'm surrounded by the shadows
That seem to feed my fear
I will trust You
Though I may not feel You here
But I know that Your love is unfailing
O I know Your grace is so amazing
O I know even though my faith be shaken
O I still know I’ll never be forsaken
‘Cause You’re always faithful
I know
Life throws us sunshine, rains and sometimes rainbows.
In one area of my life, I feel like its a rainy season for me now.
However, upon hearing the song, I am reminded that
the rainbow will be appearing soon, and the sun will
shine its brightest once again. :)
Of the darkest hour I've known
Lord don't You leave me all alone
When I'm surrounded by the shadows
That seem to feed my fear
I will trust You
Though I may not feel You here
But I know that Your love is unfailing
O I know Your grace is so amazing
O I know even though my faith be shaken
O I still know I’ll never be forsaken
‘Cause You’re always faithful
I know
Life throws us sunshine, rains and sometimes rainbows.
In one area of my life, I feel like its a rainy season for me now.
However, upon hearing the song, I am reminded that
the rainbow will be appearing soon, and the sun will
shine its brightest once again. :)
Monday, July 16, 2012
Light Thursdays
I was fortunate to experience a different kind of approach to preaching God's words last Thursday.
I believe God spoke to me in many ways - reminded me of some things i needed to address in my life and the many things I have to be grateful for. :)
I also had many firsts that evening. Of the many firsts, here's one which strikes me the most... :)
I believe God spoke to me in many ways - reminded me of some things i needed to address in my life and the many things I have to be grateful for. :)
I also had many firsts that evening. Of the many firsts, here's one which strikes me the most... :)
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
My Prison Break Experience
A few years
ago, I was addicted to Prison Break. I never thought though that I will be able
to see and feel how it would be like being in prison.
I've been in
and out of the prison. Three times.
Yesterday,
was my third time.
I want to
share with you the three things I realized during those times I was in prison.
These 3 things are not new to you, however, we can consider these as reminders
for us as we go journey through life.
The first
time I went to prison was last year, around late July/ early August. We had an
activity were we were grouped, each of us introducing ourselves.
A sister and
I facilitated a group of around 10 people. We heard stories of why they were
jailed and for how long their sentence is. Some were jailed because of murder,
self-defense, rape. Some were sentenced for 5 years, 7 years, 15 years.
From this
activity, springs my first realization, that is:
Mistakes are inevitable. Change and
acceptance are necessary.
We are all
humans,(sings) born to make mistakes. Some mistakes will be as shallow as wrong
enunciation of words, grammatical errors
etc. Some are as grave as those of our brothers in prison.
But whatever
these mistakes are, we need to be able to admit it, accept it, so that change
can happen.
If you don't
recognize that you have misspelled a word, how will you be able to correct it?
Our brothers
in prison, were able to share their stories. For me, it takes a lot of courage
to share such. Im sure in the early stages, they have questioned themselves,
how they were able to do such things. But in the end, they probably learned to
admit it and accept it. They are now in the process of healing.
The second
time I went there, was during their Christmas party. I really wasn't able to
see them as I came in late. However, from the stories I've heard, our brothers
inside, made presentations. They sang and danced. All of them, including the
servants had a great time.
Hence, my second
reflection:
There is always a spark of hope.
The brothers
who presented were the same brothers who committed grave mistakes which led
them to prison. These are the same people, who complained before, that their
families do not visit them, or who worry if they will still have a family to
come home to when they get out of jail.
But then,
how come they are able to enjoy things such as Christmas celebration?
I believe,
people have influenced them to do so. And I think these are God's instruments -
the group of people from community who committed to serve them, showed them
that there are still people who would care for them. These people showed to
them that even if the situation doesn't seem to favor them now, there is hope
that things will be better.
To support
my statement, there are brothers who are attending school inside the prison.
One of them said he is graduating in a fine arts course (if my memory serves me
right). Others learned how to do T-shirt printing, and other handy
craft-making.
Why are our
brothers being changed? Why are the servants very committed? These were answered
in the third visit.
Yesterday, I
saw new faces and some old ones. The new ones were attending a CLP, the 10th
talk. The old faces were there to serve.
What made
them do that?
Here comes
my third reflection.
God's LOVE.
God's love, that is, boundless and
timeless.
God's love
is unchanging.
The
prisoners made have made a big mistake once in their lives, but hey, that
didn't prevent them from feeling again His love through our brothers and
sisters who faithfully served them.
Why do these
people serve? They could have been somewhere else, enjoying God's blessings,
but they sacrificed their time. Why?
To let
others feel the overflowing love of God for them.
God's love
is the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Last night,
I also heard this: Love sees everything, but transcends everything. God's love is like that. keeps no
records of the wrongs we have made.
Let God break into our hearts. Let us
allow Him to love us. We can count that He won't EVER fail us.
Monday, June 4, 2012
I'll make you feel my love :)
Perfect for a rainy Monday!
(first heard it at the Feast, then at Lovelife)
God has been continuously showering me with love
Nothing to do but let it overflow in me :)
Happy morning!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Psalms
Psalms 139
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me and know my anxious thoughts
24 And see if there be any hurtful way in me,
And lead me in the everlasting way.
Psalms 37
4 Delight yourself in the Lord;
And He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him, and He will do it
7 REST in the Lord and WAIT patiently for Him...
Amen.
Just what i needed. :)
Good morning!
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me and know my anxious thoughts
24 And see if there be any hurtful way in me,
And lead me in the everlasting way.
Psalms 37
4 Delight yourself in the Lord;
And He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him, and He will do it
7 REST in the Lord and WAIT patiently for Him...
Amen.
Just what i needed. :)
Good morning!
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