SEND ME

4 years ago I asked you to send me to a place where my life will change, where I can see you and all the goodness it can offer coming from you. 

Now, it had been days since I had been pondering about going home and taking a leap of what I can do and what I ought to do.  I have plans but I always love it when it’s you working in my life, laying the path before me and even leading me to get there. 

Send me Lord where I can continue to serve you. 

Send me with a humble heart to obey your will.

Send me with an excited heart, looking forward to plant seeds.

Send me with a stretched hand, willing to walk with a newbie.

Send me with the armor that you have equipped me here.

Send me gracious with what you have given during my stay here.

Yes, I am anxious with the level of contentment I will have in the new place where you will be bringing me.  But I would rather remind myself that YOU have sent me and remember your promise in Matt 28-19-20 that you will be with me until the very end.

Let me not be blinded with the material needs and wants Lord.  Let me trust in you that you are my ultimate provider.  Jehovah Jireh. 

Let me walk with wisdom, not clinging onto other’s decision nor my own decision.  Let me hear you direct me in every step that I should be taking.

I will be taking this path with a firm decision.  I wouldn’t like to think of it as a new life, but just a new challenge. 

Isiah 54:10 For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken," says the LORD, who has mercy on you.

I am claiming your mercy and grace Lord.

Send me.

Amen.

Running is something to be thankful for

I haven’t run in a while because of the good sleeping weather.  I guess it had been 2 months since I last ran.  I just thought about this locomotion activity when I suddenly missed wearing my running shoes.  And so I thought of 5 things that I am blessed for in running.  

1)     I am blessed because I can run – I was born with an inborn cyst.  My Mama told me that the first time I stepped on foot was when I was 4 years old after my final operation.  I am not really sure if it was a cyst but it was something colloidal hanging on my left butt with 1 liter of puss inside.  Some skin problem I guess.  I am blessed I can walk straight, not limping or anything imbalance. 

2)     I am blessed to be in Singapore where running is freely done.  I have always wanted to jog in my hometown but because people found it weird to see a woman running early in the morning, I did not do it.  It can cause rape or accident down there.

3)     I am blessed to be able to buy a running shoe!  I am using Asics GEL-DS TRAINER 16  which costs about SGD200.00 the time I bought it.  The price is a lot for a shoe, especially if I am not earning enough.  One thing for sure, if I work in Philippines I will not be extravagant enough to buy a shoe as expensive as this.  I am thankful I have enough to buy one pair.

4)     I am blessed that I have time to run.   Yes, Singapore has a busy life.  But I guess everyone is health conscious enough to understand the need to run.

5)     I am blessed with people who have encouraged me to run.  I have always been a settler of what I am used to and a bit of hesitant to try new things.  Yeah, running is a not a new thing but it is a lifestyle to keep.

How I value running may not be same with how people view it.  Common, what about running?  There are just simple things we do every day that we are forgetful to be thankful for, like running.

Respeto at pagmamahal sa sarili

Habang tumatanda ako, isang bagay na natutunan ko ay ang limitadong pagkakakilala nga mga tao sa pagkato ng iba. 

Ayon sa aking karanasan, may mga bagay na malaya ko nagpapakita sa bahay na hindi ko ginagawa harap ng mga kaibigan, katrabaho at kasama sa simbahan namin.  Ganun din sa labas.  May mga bagay na naipapakita ko sa mga kaibigan ko na hindi ko bukas na naipapakita sa pamilya ko.  Iilan lang ang nakakakilala sa buong katauhan natin.  At ang iilan na iyon ay maibibilang lamang ng aking mga daliri.

Napag-isip ako, na ang higit na mahalaga ay pagkakilala sa sarili.  Ang ating lipunan ay puno ng paghuhusga base sa kung ano ang nakikita, hindi ang nararamdaman.  Halimbawa ay isang puting papel na may malaking itim na tuldok sa gitna.  Gaano man kalaki ang puting papel, ang itim na tuldok lang ang mapapansin ng tao.  Marahil ito ay sa kadahilanang natural na inaasahan ang kabaitan sa isang tao habang ang isang pagkakamali lamang ay isang sukatan ng pagkatao.

Sumasang-ayon ako na kung ang tao ay walang iniiwan na respeto sa sarili, mahihirapan siyang matanggap ito sa mga tao.  Gayundin sa pagmamahal sa sarili. 

Mag-isip tayo bago tayo makapagbitaw ng mga salitang hindi naman kinakailangan sabihin.  Sinasabing ang nabibitawang mga salita ang pinaka matulis na patalim.  Maaring depensa o opensa.  Ang sakit na naidudulot nito ay hindi nagagamot ng pampagaang salita.  Ito ay umuugat sa puso. 

Mag-isip bago kumilos.  Maiiwasan nitong magsayang ng oras at makagawa ng pagkakamali.

Oo, mahirap ito gawin.  Pinapaalala ko lang sa iyo na ang buhay ng tao ay panandalian lamang.  Gawin mo ang tama habang nabubuhay ka. 

The Resume of Jesus Christ

The Resume of Jesus Christ

Address: Ephesians 1:20

Phone: Romans 10:13

Website: The Bible . Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus

Objective

My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.

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Qualifications

I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)

I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)

I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)

I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)

The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)

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Occupational Background

I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49 ).

I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.

My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15 -17)

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Skills Work Experiences

Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the broken hearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).

I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33 ).

Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)

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Educational Background

I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).

In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3).

My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).

I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).

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Major Accomplishments

I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26 ).

I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15 ).

I defeated the arch enemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15 ).

I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!

There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.

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References

Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healing, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance.

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In Summation

Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47 ). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15 ).

Special Possessions

When I was younger, my brother and I took care of dogs.  One for each of us.  My female dog’s name was PeeWee.  I really do now know her breed but she was that type with short body, less than 1 feet tall.  She got stuck in a canal one rainy afternoon with her chain tied to the grasses.  It took me 3 days to find where she could be.  I just noticed the teeth and the tail.  She must have struggled from being drowned. We love her so much that we were mourning over her death.  She was the Madonna of the house.  From that day onwards I said I wouldn’t want to own a dog. 

My brother’s dog was a kind dog.  His name was Toytoy.  He was a kind dog, I was rude to him.  We left him at our old rented house when we moved to my grandma’s house.  But when we went to visit the village again, we saw him there so excited to see us again.  He did not leave us at all, he was following us wherever we went.  Surely, he took on the vehicle we rode going back to my grandma’s house.  Toytoy found it difficult to live in the new place.  We were from the village and moved to a city.  The cars were new to him, the street and the noise.  One day, there was fire far from our house.  He got hit by a car that made him limp.  He was older then.  He had fever and was chilling.  After few months he got used to it.  But his life was not spared when a flood came.  The flood was almost 4ft high.  I do not know what happened to him.  He must have struggled much.

Losing our dogs have impacted my life so much.  I became a person who is scared of losing someone I know I should always be with – family members and dogs.  As I mentioned, we never took care of dogs at all.  It is the same fear I feel when I think of my son.  I do not think I will be able to carry on if I will lose him.  I might end up not wanting to have any kid at all if that happens.

Common sense

"An intellectual is a man who doesn't know how to park a bike." - Spiro Agnew

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My worst date ever

at was your worst date? I met a man in a coffee shop. He was there sitting with cup of coffee infront of him which I believe was his and another glass of what I assume is a cold coffee across him. My first question was, did he see someone before I came? Second, Did the Gloria Jean Coffee people forget to clean the table? Assuming that the second point happened before I came, I sat and observed him while he was asking me how I was and how was my day. I came dressed in a cute black dress, black shoes, black bag and with make-up on. Infront of me was a man at his late 20’s wearing a gray sleeveless, dark blue shorts and slippers. He was good looking though, so it was ok. So, we went ahead with conversation. He asked me what I was doing the past days. I told him I was doing something for the church to help raise fund at least. Then he started sharing ideas on how a church can actually come up with financial returns. Then he next ask me about future plans. I told him I do have plans but I do not see them happening soon. So he continued asking me about my income, assets and insurance. I slowly felt I was either with a right person in a wrong place or the right place with the wrong person. It felt like a job interview, financial consultation and lifestyle evaluation. Damn, that was quick. In just 20 minutes he looked like a salesman to me! He told me he is going to let me meet his friend for further progress in my life. I said I will contact him about it but I never did. I blocked him on everything where he could possibly contact me.

Sigh.

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