Saturday, May 4, 2013

Talitha Koum!


There was a time in my life when God was in total silence, it was so deafening that I felt so alone. I lost hold of the things and people that brought me joy and peace. The paved road which I traveled on became rough and rocky; my sky which once was blue turned into gray until total darkness swallowed even the single ray of light.

Gloom and despair tried to overpower me but it’s the gleam of faith that kept me company as days turned into weeks and months. Despite God’s constant silence, I continued praying and patiently waited for His voice of answer. I struggled and cried in the darkness as I seek for Him but found no solace.

Tired from running and restless search, I stood quietly still until only my heartbeat echoes on the mountain of loneliness. Tears flowed like a stream as my knees bended on the fertile soil and spread out my arms to surrender as the cool breeze embraced my whole being. I cried unto Him “My Lord hear your daughter’s cry for I am broken! I believe that it is only by Your love and grace that I can be whole again.”

Like a dead body helplessly dropped face-down kissing the soil, I felt the earth trembled at His voice saying, “Talitha Koum!” and the warmth of His hands lifted me up.

S O L I T U D E

i beg for silence...
i beg for a moment of empty thoughts...
i beg for space for me to have room to step aback and see the bigger picture...

...all that i'm begging for right now is a moment of total SOLITUDE!

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Blessed: MEC Preps

What is/are my expectations from this year's 14th MEC?

When Mamu Chris sent out a messenger asking assistance for the MEC, I didn't hesitate to heed that call. My main reason is to give back all the glory to our Almighty Father for a well blessed year. Despite and inspite of all the challenges and pains that I've encountered...I can testify how God revealed Himself in every situation.

  • I look forward on God's message for me.
  • Meet new and more friends in the community.
  • Enjoy while executing my new task as stage manager for the conference.
  • Witness the fruit of God's work in each of the participants lives.
Together with the rest of the production team, we claim that this 14th Middle East Conference will surely be a memorable one and of course full of BLESSINGS.
 

Monday, April 30, 2012

It's hard to wait around for something you know might never happen, but it's even harder to give up when it's everything you wanted.

Seventh Christmas Away from Home

The best time of the year finally arrived, its the 25th day of December a not so ordinary for Christians. Today is the joyous and festive season of all.

It was September 2005 when I left the Philippines to find a greener pasture here in the UAE and since then I haven't got the opportunity to spend Christmas holidays with my family back home. Although I survived the previous ones with joy and gladness through the presence of my relatives, this year came to be far more different since I'm left out cause my relatives has permanently left Dubai.

Loneliness suddenly came over me... there was a part of my heart yearning for something to be filled in. Now I've come to realize how those OFW's feel being away from their families especially for those parents who left their small children to work in a far away land and provide for their needs. It's heartbreaking not to be with them.

Hopefully one day...someday...I'll be home for Christmas.

April-ific

Whew!
In a few minutes April will finally say goodbye...so before it finally say adieu let me share some thoughts and feelings of my the twist and turns of this month.

Week 1: Spent my brief stay with my family in the Philippines...it maybe short yet it's relaxing and rewarding.
Week 2 : Back to work and service in SFC...did really missed being with my SFC family
Week 3 : I celebrated my first year in KONE and anniversary with "bee"
Week 4 : This was the time when unexpected things came up where painful decisions has to be made. Challenging change to be made...a total reconstruction of life.

Life is indeed full of surprises which will catch off guard. But, I guess the surest way to survive is to cautiously go with the flow and once you learn to find your own grip...then take your own path.

I shall never give up...

Thursday, April 19, 2012

One Year of Love


I really can't recall how it all had happened. The last thing I know, when I needed someone you're always there on my side, when I'm about to cry you put a smile on my face, when I'm about to give up you were my strength, when I was broken...you mended me.

 
I thank God for bringing us closer together and most importantly for guiding us in keeping our love strong and true. Whatever life may bring I trust that our faith in GOD and love towards each other will deepen the foundation of this love.

Praying for togetherness...forever togetherness...by God's grace and mercy.