"Go beyond intending, go beyond planning, go beyond wishing, and go beyond saying you need to get it done. Dive in, get to work, make something happen and be positive, dynamic difference that makes you feel so wonderfully alive". - Ralph Martson
Prayer:
Dear God, may I learn to push myself into getting things done rather than just sitting around wishing and praying for things to happen. I know that for me to reach the stars I got to get up and stretch out my arms and my feet on tip-toed. Guide and strengthen me that I won't loose hope along this journey. Amen
-sar-
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
reality bites
in a taxi on the way to Hor Al Anz (cherrie's place)
cherrie: Bhe, di ko pa nakikita yung room mo?
me: Bhe, yung buong sala nina tita ang room ko.
cherrie: What?! you mean eversince sa sala ka natutulog?
me: Oo nman...lately ko lang na-realize almost 5 years na rin pala akong sa foldable cushion natutulog. (kaya excited na rin ako lumipat)...
-sar-
cherrie: Bhe, di ko pa nakikita yung room mo?
me: Bhe, yung buong sala nina tita ang room ko.
cherrie: What?! you mean eversince sa sala ka natutulog?
me: Oo nman...lately ko lang na-realize almost 5 years na rin pala akong sa foldable cushion natutulog. (kaya excited na rin ako lumipat)...
-sar-
::On A Friday::
Friday Accomplishments
- morning coffee and cheesedog
- cleaned the house
- family lunch (beef stew and grilled milkfish)
- afternoon siesta
- ironed some clothes
- joined the Jebel Ali Lord's Day
- McDo (Crowne Plaza) dinner with Papa Nes, Mama Mel, Daisy, Xander n Nessa
- Zzzzzzz
- sar -
:: FAITH ::
"as gold is placed in a furnace, our faith is tested in trials and even humiliation"...
Out of Plan...
I did wanted to see my cousins perform for their Lord's day presentation in Jebel Ali though I felt reluctant due to a pile of clothes to be ironed but something pushed me to come and go.
God wants me to be there...
Held at the Cassells Hotel in Al Barsha, excited faces of both service team and participants greeted me as I entered the hall. The venue was spirit-filled and made me feel God's presence alive. It was during the Dedication part as the participants read their covenant card; there I started to realized that it was God who invited me to attend.
And His message for me...
I was in total awe when God revealed His message for me. When I became an He never promised me of a comfortable and luxurious travel instead He wanted me to be prepared for the rocky mountains ahead of me. God reminded me that He is after building my character and deepening my faith in Him. The trials and humiliation that I'm facing right now and the more to come are part of His plans and molding process. I just needed to stay still and be patient.
-sar-
Out of Plan...
I did wanted to see my cousins perform for their Lord's day presentation in Jebel Ali though I felt reluctant due to a pile of clothes to be ironed but something pushed me to come and go.
God wants me to be there...
Held at the Cassells Hotel in Al Barsha, excited faces of both service team and participants greeted me as I entered the hall. The venue was spirit-filled and made me feel God's presence alive. It was during the Dedication part as the participants read their covenant card; there I started to realized that it was God who invited me to attend.
And His message for me...
I was in total awe when God revealed His message for me. When I became an He never promised me of a comfortable and luxurious travel instead He wanted me to be prepared for the rocky mountains ahead of me. God reminded me that He is after building my character and deepening my faith in Him. The trials and humiliation that I'm facing right now and the more to come are part of His plans and molding process. I just needed to stay still and be patient.
-sar-
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
HH-24.05.2010
host: ME
place: Flat 302
attendees: tatey.naney.teenee.nettie...and mamu chris
menu: breakfast style (hotdogs, scambled eggs, bread buns and pineapple juice)
higlites of the nite:
- Ants (word of the day from Tatey)
- Acapella HH
- Difference of Carabao and Cow (mooo)
- Kristine and her girlie dress outfit
Subtotal: a simple yet funfilled HH...hope to have Aris next time. Praise be to God!
-sar-
place: Flat 302
attendees: tatey.naney.teenee.nettie...and mamu chris
menu: breakfast style (hotdogs, scambled eggs, bread buns and pineapple juice)
higlites of the nite:
- Ants (word of the day from Tatey)
- Acapella HH
- Difference of Carabao and Cow (mooo)
- Kristine and her girlie dress outfit
Subtotal: a simple yet funfilled HH...hope to have Aris next time. Praise be to God!
-sar-
~nightmare~
...candles, bottles, coffin, hand, old house, etc. just to name of a few symbolic things which i saw in my dream last night
I was in this old house where someone died and an evil spirit roams around the place...I saw myself walking around the place while praying one Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be...each word uttered is full of courage and emphasis. I then moved into a small bedroom and found a plastic bag filled with different colored candles and a few inches away from me is a single lighted candle. The candle's glow surprisingly gave warmth and light to the whole room. Sitting down the floor next to a bed and checking which candle to light next my attention was caught to a very dark doorway. I moved away from the doorway and near to the other side of the bed where me and my brother is laughing together.
Suddenly the scene changed.
I then peeped down and saw a coffin being carried in. A sudden feeling of fear overwhelmed me which made me ran towards the door, but as i tried to open it the evil spirit hindered escape. I struggled to open the door and cried out to God for help. After saying His name, immediately the door swang open and i ran outside the old house. As I hurriedly ran for refuge I gazed upon the heavens and prayed to God to send forth His Holy Spirit.
Again a change of scene...i found myself going up an outside stairs when an odd looking guy called my attention. He was pointing out into something which is like a part of his experiment and when he pulled it out; it was a lifeless hand...then I was back to reality
-sar-
I was in this old house where someone died and an evil spirit roams around the place...I saw myself walking around the place while praying one Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be...each word uttered is full of courage and emphasis. I then moved into a small bedroom and found a plastic bag filled with different colored candles and a few inches away from me is a single lighted candle. The candle's glow surprisingly gave warmth and light to the whole room. Sitting down the floor next to a bed and checking which candle to light next my attention was caught to a very dark doorway. I moved away from the doorway and near to the other side of the bed where me and my brother is laughing together.
Suddenly the scene changed.
I then peeped down and saw a coffin being carried in. A sudden feeling of fear overwhelmed me which made me ran towards the door, but as i tried to open it the evil spirit hindered escape. I struggled to open the door and cried out to God for help. After saying His name, immediately the door swang open and i ran outside the old house. As I hurriedly ran for refuge I gazed upon the heavens and prayed to God to send forth His Holy Spirit.
Again a change of scene...i found myself going up an outside stairs when an odd looking guy called my attention. He was pointing out into something which is like a part of his experiment and when he pulled it out; it was a lifeless hand...then I was back to reality
-sar-
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Lead Me Lord
"Lead me Lord take me by the hand and make me face the rising sun
Comfort me through all the life may bring"
i seek God's guidance for Him to bless me with wisdom and proper discernment in this crucial moment of deciosion-making. May He direct me to the path towards which I am to go...despite the uncertainties of life may His love surround me that I may not fear anything ahead of me.
***
Comfort me through all the life may bring"
i seek God's guidance for Him to bless me with wisdom and proper discernment in this crucial moment of deciosion-making. May He direct me to the path towards which I am to go...despite the uncertainties of life may His love surround me that I may not fear anything ahead of me.
***
Storms of Life
Prayer:
"May the storms of life pass over us and not shake the peace of God that is within us. Amen."
my heart & mind is not at ease, worries & troubles seems to be unstoppable that even in my dreams they hunt me. i wanted to remain sturdy and focused but the more i tried to, the more i'm tested. i know that i should not let these negative things overwhelm my whole being...i wanted to hold tight on His love and promises that this too shall past and that He will answer me...
***
"May the storms of life pass over us and not shake the peace of God that is within us. Amen."
my heart & mind is not at ease, worries & troubles seems to be unstoppable that even in my dreams they hunt me. i wanted to remain sturdy and focused but the more i tried to, the more i'm tested. i know that i should not let these negative things overwhelm my whole being...i wanted to hold tight on His love and promises that this too shall past and that He will answer me...
***
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Ma. Luisa A. Barde-Rodriguez
she's a loving wife, mother, sister and daughter
she cuddles me when i'm sick
she taught me my ABC's and 123's
she scolds me when i'm stubborn
she made my faith stronger by teaching me how to pray
she gives me words of wisdom when things gets rough
she graced my life with love, care and understanding
she inspires me to be a better person
she is a precious gift
she is my mother
***
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Do not worry about tomorrow
Matthew 6:34
Oftentimes, our focus is on preparing for the future by working so hard that we tend to forget how to live today. We exhaust our minds planning for tomorrow in fear of not having the life we dream of. This is not how God wants us to live our life...He doesn't want us to panic...He wants us to enjoy every second of our life by being confident that our future is secured with Him.
God wants to assure and remind us that He's always around us. That He is our God in times of triumph and despair. He doesn't want us to worry about tomorrow beacuse He is an organized God and has everything perfect for tomorrow.
***
Oftentimes, our focus is on preparing for the future by working so hard that we tend to forget how to live today. We exhaust our minds planning for tomorrow in fear of not having the life we dream of. This is not how God wants us to live our life...He doesn't want us to panic...He wants us to enjoy every second of our life by being confident that our future is secured with Him.
God wants to assure and remind us that He's always around us. That He is our God in times of triumph and despair. He doesn't want us to worry about tomorrow beacuse He is an organized God and has everything perfect for tomorrow.
***
Monday, May 3, 2010
Movies & Friends
Clash of the Titans
April 30, 2010
Tatey.Naney.Nettie.Teenee
Favorite Line: "my father said that one day someone will stand out and will say this is enough... this is the time".
Iron Man 2
May 1, 2010
Ced.Jem.Karl
Favorite Line: "If this will be your last birthday, what will you do?"
The Grudge 3
May 6, 2010
BJ.Shar.Lhen V.
Favorite Scene: When the young japanese boy suddenly appeared...(my seatmate laughed so hard, it's a horror movie not comedy...duh! =) ).
***
April 30, 2010
Tatey.Naney.Nettie.Teenee
Favorite Line: "my father said that one day someone will stand out and will say this is enough... this is the time".
Iron Man 2
May 1, 2010
Ced.Jem.Karl
Favorite Line: "If this will be your last birthday, what will you do?"
The Grudge 3
May 6, 2010
BJ.Shar.Lhen V.
Favorite Scene: When the young japanese boy suddenly appeared...(my seatmate laughed so hard, it's a horror movie not comedy...duh! =) ).
***
An Angel Came
Angels are holy creations of God and we are all fascinated of how they look like. Beautiful beings with wings that could bring them anywhere to guide us and the best thing about them is they can see God.
I've always believed in angels and would wished to see one. But yesterday, I was reminded that angels doesn't need to have wings to be with us...they can be our old friend who spent a moment to send you an inspiring message on FB; can be a co-worker who cracked a joke which made you laughed hard despite the hectic work day; could be someone at the bus stop who gave you a simple smile under the scorching heat of summer; could be your 5 yr old nephew who gave you a plastic flower...an angel could be someone around us who makes us feel better about ourselves.
I'm glad that I was reminded of this and have started to count my blessings again. Thanks be to God for making His presence known at all times.
s a r
I've always believed in angels and would wished to see one. But yesterday, I was reminded that angels doesn't need to have wings to be with us...they can be our old friend who spent a moment to send you an inspiring message on FB; can be a co-worker who cracked a joke which made you laughed hard despite the hectic work day; could be someone at the bus stop who gave you a simple smile under the scorching heat of summer; could be your 5 yr old nephew who gave you a plastic flower...an angel could be someone around us who makes us feel better about ourselves.
I'm glad that I was reminded of this and have started to count my blessings again. Thanks be to God for making His presence known at all times.
s a r
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)