christian life: I Got it!

christian life: I Got it!

christian life: My Prayers

christian life: My Prayers

christian life: My Prayers

christian life: My Prayers

My Prayers

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have
put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift
up my soul.
-- Psalm 143:8

In nearly every disciple's life, there comes a time of
loneliness and doubt. It seems as if our prayer requests just
bounce off the ceiling and fall in broken pieces at our feet. God
seems distant, hiding, asleep, or unsympathetic to our cries for
mercy and help. Thankfully God gives us the Psalms. In the Psalms
we can find words for almost all of life's ups and downs. When we
are down, it is nice to know that others have been there before us
and have recovered their faith and vitality. But, there are just
some moments in life when we need to have God's reminders of his
love and guidance. This psalm and these words are made for such a
time. If the request in today's Scripture is not relevant to your
need, then please, pray these words for someone else. If, on the
other hand, they speak to you then please, pray them for yourself


Dear Father, please make your presence undeniably known in my
life and help me clearly see your presence and mercy. I want to
honor you, dear God, but please make your guidance clear so that I
can follow you boldly and faithfully in your will. In Jesus' name I
pray. Amen.



Isaiah 41:10-11 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am
your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you
with my righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely
be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing
and perish".



Thank you, dear Father! You are not only the God of the heavens,
but you are also my God. You know me and care about me. You hear my
cries for help and mercy. You share my struggles and burdens.
Please deliver me from every enemy, both physical and spiritual,
and give me boldness to stand firm in my faith in you. In Jesus'
name I ask this. Amen.



Not only does God's blessing rest on us, his presence goes with
us. We cannot ever be in a place where he is not with us (see Psalm
139). His presence and power will uphold us and strengthen us. No
matter what may happen in and to our physical bodies or our
physical worlds, in Jesus, God has given us the ultimate triumph
over every enemy and all wickedness. Even Jesus' doubters and
enemies will worship our Lord and kneel at his feet and will
recognize that our faith is not only appropriate, but it is
victorious. (cf. 1 Thess. 1)

-- Isaiah 41:13 "For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you".


Abba Father, whose presence and help are always near, please
help me have faith that you are here. I confess that at certain
points in my life, you have seemed distant and I have felt alone.
Please remind me through your Spirit of your nearness and your
care. In my moments of struggle and doubt, please make your
presence known. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.


Life crashes in and we wish we could be children again and have
someone to take care of us and protect us. Into our confused and
chaotic world, God's promise comes to us once again. Like a loving
parent with a frightened child, God reaches out and takes hold of
our hands and comforts us with his precious words: "Don't be
afraid. I'm here with you. I will help." Even when he seems
distant, the echo of this thought can remind us that we are never
alone or forgotten. (cf. Heb. 13:5-6)

I Got it!

If you have read my first blog, you'll know how our Lord works on me. I have brought my hopes and expectations in Singapore but at the back of my mind is the reality of uncertain circumstances. I'm not sure if I will be able to find what I am looking for, I asked myself "why am I here? I believed that the Lord wants me to come here for a purpose but during my first month, I was unsure of what I'm heading for. questions and regrets linger on my mind every night and what adds on to my anxiety is the crisis that the world is experiencing now. RECESSION! how can I find a job during this time?.. The latter part of 2007 until now, Singapore is affected by global crisis and it's depressing to know that fellow filipinos are sent home. I thought that I could never have a job. But I told myself why did the Lord made it possible for me to come here, in the first place...(whoa!) When the time I joined the Christian Fellowship, I began to understand what is really happening and how I should respond to the situation.

It may sound like surreal to say that the Fellowship changes my views of life but it indeed changes my LIFE!. when I started reading the BIBLE at home, I drew up closer to understand his purpose for me and the Lord did not fail to carry me. I did not wait long for an answer. NOw, I know the Lord wants me to strengthen my Faith and to Trust him at all times. never be decieved by evil infestations, I have surrendered my plans to the Lord and He led me to his perfect plan for me.

It's amazing that despite of the recession and the situation in Singapore to prioritize the citizens and PRs, I was able to get a job, I know the Lord has blessed me this because He hears me and listens to my heart. I did not wait long to get my first job in Singapore. I am currently a Fieldwork Executive (in other words, a Researcher) for a Medical Research firm But the Lord has blessed me more because his plan for me is not yet finished.

what my heart desires came to reality,, I believe that the Lord works in Miracles, but I did not rely on the miracles but on the Lord, above all He made this miracle for me to know He is with me all along. I got the job to work as Special Education Teacher for Autisim kids in a government school where I will soon start.. I can't believe that my prayers were answered. I know that this is my "calling". I know the Lord has blessed me this job for a purpose and I am ready to maximize my potentials to reach out and help the kids to believe that the Lord has a purpose for them on earth.

Now my heart sings with thanksgiving and gratitude,...From the very start I know the Angels brought me here to understand that miracles happen when you believe! You will WIN when you hold on to HIM!!

Celebrate Weakness!

What is your weakness? a question that I always encounter in my job interview. Perhaps most of you were asked this question, What was your answer?..Well if you really need a job you won't mess it. like me, I answered this question by pointing out passive tendency turning out a strength,, But wait! what I'm trying to share is not applying for a job (this can help though!)..What we are looking far is an uncertain struggle, hearing the prevalence of re-trenchment of workers due to recession, companies reached its toil and more people struggling to get a job. We can't help but ask..What awaits us tommorrow? Let us be reminded that to TRUST and have FAITH are the only ways we can do now. We may not instantly reap what we sow, yet believe that there is a time for everything.


This blog is here to uplift people who are spiritually tormented due to financial crisis (hey! its not yet the end of everything) who knows, its just a beginning of a new chapter of our lives. get a LIFE! the adversity of our condition is an opportunity for God to reveal his all-surpassing power in us. think about this. . In this times, we tend to cling with our knowledge, on our judgement but have we asked ourselves? are we powerful enough to do something great for us? maybe we can do something to get back our job and hold on to earthly material possesions yet we still lack! Now, that the world is in crisis, that our future is at stake..We can only rely on ONE!

Accept that we are fragile! that we are weak! but stand still! God has led you to be weak so you can count on Him! He tells us the truth

But we are like treasures in the jar of clay"

.We are weak but God is strong, the strength is not from us but God; Though we are fragile, we are renewed with hope. Remember this friends
"Competence comes from God" don't just rely on our mere judgements and knowledge!.it leads us to anything destructible, however, if we rely on HIM, we won't stumble.

Celebrate that we are WEAk !(only satan believed he is stronger than God and never weak) friends , of course your not satan! (huh)>unlike him we accept that we are fragile, hard pressed but never be crashed!..The goodnews "Once we rely on Christ we become God's message that he works through man's frailty". Uncontrolled conditions that waste us down give us enough weakness to hold on to the Lord. The fact is

God uses ordinary people to make extraordinary things

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Please read: 2 Cor 4:8-12

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;
perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned;
struck down, but not destroyed.
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus,
so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. 12So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you

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2 Corinthians 12:9-10

'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

STOP Worrying!!!

I got good news from a mag by Joyce Meyer, win christ profile will make way to bring bloggers into this kind of write up. though various interests, issues and fab are discussed in different blog site, I haven't encountered a write up about winning christ!. I'd love to be the one to restore the missing link of your spiritual life. (I was reminded by a pastor when he said there's always a way to share the message, in your own ways and means do it to reach out to the unreach and be heard. The letter of Joyce Meyer coming straight from the heart is a good start for this year, for someone like me affected by global crisis, I can't help but think what is ahead of me?..(how about you)..I know that no one holds the future except God but what will happen after tomorrow or the next day or month? huh! while pondering on these questions I can't help but think about my family, For those who can relate to my situation,,c'mon don't feel bad, self pity is not a good attitude during this time of adversity.
At this turning point of my life, living with the past and worrying the future is no good. What is important is to face the NOW- the present moment! I learned that no one can help me from pity except me and Christ (of course). I come to my senses and reflected on the events of the past years while still contemplating hopes and expectations for this year. Let me share some of my insights that may help you to move forward.


A good one to start with: Fear is the greatest enemy of our future. We're living in an uncertain time and fear will come against us in many ways. But have no fear! As I was reminded that in Jeremiah 29:11 the Lord said..truly I say For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. See, the Lord answers every question and fear that we have. Fear let us down and feel that what we have is not enough for a day but Lord said "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(Phil 4:6). .(ask a question now and be heard!read the bible and you'll know)The next time fear knocks at your door, Let faith answer.



Another thing that reminded me is to be grateful in facing adversity. An irony of life, come to think of it isn't Life is more meaingful if we face some difficulty? Yes! why not..Right!..Christ faces thesame thing. this He tells us " persevere under trail" we'll get what we ask if we have faith. Should we be thankful for the LIFE we have? waking up each morning is another life to be grateful for. I think this is the time to appreciate the little things we have, than struggle to have more during this time. As I was reminded of Philippians 4:11 "I am not saying this because I am in need , for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, & I know what it is to have plenty".ooh well Life is not a struggle in the first place.
How to get all these in mind and in deed? I tell you this, if we change our mind , you can change your life. we'll never act differently until we think differently, if we get rid of fear in our mind and heart, we create a positive, truthful thoughts because where the mind goes, the man follows.
..Still idle at the moment?..Be patient and stand firm, blessed are those who perseveres under trial and in the end you'll see what the lord finally brought(See James 5:7-12.

Last words,,, worrying does us absolutely no good, when you add prayer to your life it changes more than things-IT CHANGES YOU! I have realized that it is not for me to understand what is happening in my life but to accept God that is in control and to trust him.. So guys,.. No need to WORRY! Smile Be Happy!