slow down

pic taken from www.listofimages.com


As flowers dance with the wind
and their leaves become greener
Scent of freshness fills the place

Birds fly in groups
They move around the cottony sky
I can imagine the view they enjoy

Kids have unlimited energy to leap and run
How could leaves be money to them?
The simplicity of life you will see in their eyes

If only people bother to slow down
To see and do the good things
Praises will flow like streams

To Him who makes the flower bloom,
Who whispers to the stormy wind to calm down
Thank You for walking with us always

Active Childhood

While growing up, due to age gap, my brothers and not my sisters were my playmates.

i'm sleepy, i will write about the games i played and enjoyed during my childhood LATER. some are those found in the pic.
those that are not in the pic are: spider wrestling, syato, top, flip the card, hide and seek, bahay-bahayan, soccer using lawn tennis ball, bagoongay, lupa langit

i also intend to share my insights on these topics

1. My personal stand concerning HOMOSEXUALITY, PRE-MARITAL SEX AND COMMON LAW RELATIONSHIPS
2. Yeliz
3. IBS
4. My Brother's Wedding
5. What is a Good Friend?
6. Faith Fundamentals
7. Why say sorry?
8. Leaning on His Breast
9. The OUTDOORS
10. My Playlist

Wherever, Whatever, Whenever

when you don't see what lies ahead
don't be afraid to take a step
because before you, is Jesus

when the road is clouded by uncertainties
don't let the past make you feel blue
because behind you, is Jesus

What could shake your faith?
When He will never leave you
That's a promise He gave for you to keep

Nothing hinders Him from pouring out His grace
At the cross He showed,
No one could snatch us out of His love

when the comfort you know turns into misery
don't let it break you
feel the embrace, Jesus heals and restores

when your efforts seem to be in vain
don't give up on what is good
take courage my friend, Jesus whispers

What could shake your faith?
When He will never leave you
That's a promise He gave for you to keep

Nothing hinders Him from pouring out His grace
At the cross He showed,
No one could snatch us out of His love

God-written

pic taken from WNBA.

A truckload of flowers sending scents to the streets
A ring that could feed a thousand mouths
No, they are not necessary to win my love

Don't climb the mountains for me
Don't give me a star owned by the heavens
With me, you don't need to cross the seas

Befriend me first before you confess
Marry me first before you kiss my lips
Keep God as your first, nothing you will miss

We will let God write our love story
It will be pure, coated in trust and perfect for His glory
One that is good, He will never withhold

ROLE

pic from veronikalove.com

What's Your Role? by RENOVATE

This is something I've wondered for a while now. If you haven't already noticed, it's pretty common for people to point out over and over and over that it's the man's job to take the initiative and pursue. Yet no one really talks about what the woman's job is. What do you ladies think it is?





MY RESPONSE
The Maiden’s Job/Role vis-à-vis Rebekah


Genesis 24:15 that behold, Rebekah, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, came out with her pitcher on her shoulder. 16 Now the young woman was very beautiful to behold, a virgin; no man had known her.

:45 “…there was Rebekah, coming out with her pitcher on her shoulder;…….‘Drink, and I will give your camels a drink also.’ ….‘Whose daughter are you?

:55 But her brother and her mother said, “Let the young woman stay with us a few days, at least ten; after that she may go.”

:57 So they said, “We will call the young woman and ask her personally.” 58 Then they called Rebekah and said to her, “Will you go with this man?”

And she said, “I will go.”

1. Make oneself available (and visible)
One would not be engaged in a relationship if she isolates herself. She should be sociable and must refrain from isolating herself. However, she should be with the right crowd and occasion. (definitely NOT in the club)


2. Productive when found and exhibit kindness
A bum does not have strong arms to carry a pitcher. Lazy people are not attractive at all. A Christian girl is inclined into helping others and is a good steward of her time, skill and other gifts.


3. Preserve purity
God’s temple is holy. We all know the wisdom behind upholding purity 

4. Identified to be the Lord’s daughter
The fruit reflects the essence of its Bearer. Girls should be Christ-like.

5. Decides for herself
While the family’s approval has weight in choosing a partner but our decision should be personal. It must be God’s will above all else’s mind on the matter.


If ever I would be pursued, I will be candid to him as to the real score and would do my best not to give him false hopes. I will respond according to my personal convictions anchored on my faith in Jesus. I personally believe that God would guide me on how to deal with it. For me, it is wise NEVER to assume that the guy likes (bigtime) a girl unless the guy tells her so. There’s a lot of problems arose of miscommunications or the lack of communication.



I do not want to make this very long… there is a quote that hit me when I was 19 which goes “stop searching for Mr. Right rather prepare yourself to be Ms. Right.”, our job/role therefore is to keep maturing in our faith so that we are capable of giving HOLY RESPONSES to our suitors.



P.S. Ruth in the Bible has those qualities too