BE A THERMOSTAT

I’m a kind of person whom easily been irritated, even on some little things especially if it didn’t come out the way I want it to be. My siblings oftentimes teased me that I get that attitude from my father (sorry Dy...Love u). Like when the taxi driver didn’t listen to my instruction or if I have been on a queue for a long time and somebody cuts me in. I’m easily flared up and get mad.

But after then I realized that person has done nothing against me, maybe he just having a bad day same with me or something or someone also did irritating things to him.

Scripture says overcome evil with good. In our life when we deal with those who are negative, critical and rude, don’t let them infect you but we can infect them. Act as a thermostat and not a thermometer.

A thermostat changes the room temperature by bringing it up or down. Through God’s control and wisdom , we can also do the same in our everyday situation and to the lives of others around us.

We always meet people who never stop complaining, may it will be about their jobs, the soaring high of basic goods, economic problems, on how people treats them badly and even those problems they have nothing to do with it. Don’t join in and say “Oh you think you have it bad? Let me tell you about my problems!.

When we talk defeat, we draw in defeat. Don’t let them influence you and draw out the worst. We can make the choice and act as thermostat. Yes, we also have problems that going on, all of us do, but we have the spirit of God living inside of us. Our attitude should be” Yes, I have some problems, it is difficult but I know it will soon pass. I may be pressed on right now but I have God who will lift me up.

That’s what being a thermostat. We didn’t let them pull us down but instead pulled them up. Let us stop talking negatively, stop dragging through life with no enthusiasm, let no negative voice influence you. Choose to live life as a thermostat. When we walk into a room, change the atmosphere.

HOLD ME TIGHT DADDY

Little girl and her father were crossing a bridge.

The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter,

"Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don't fall into the river."

The little girl said, "No, Dad. You hold my hand."

"What's the difference?" Asked the puzzled father.

"There's a big difference," replied the little girl.

"If I hold your hand and something happens to me,

Chances are that I may let your hand go.

But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens,

you will never let my hand go."

Same with our Father in heaven, He make sure that  He is the one holding our hand.  He will never let us go. Though there are times we want to pull out our hand in  Him yet still He  will hold us tight.  It His promised that He will never abandon His children throughout their entire lives; He is always with us no matter what we may face as He promised. No matter what are our circumstances right now we are secured in His hand. Whether we are passing now through the waters, He will be with us through the rivers and even through the seas and oceans, they   will never overflow us. When we walk through the fire, we will never be burned nor flame scorches us for He is walking with us. The Lord is good, He is our strong hold in times of troubles, our safe refuge.

Have  a great day walking hand and hand with God.

Nevertheless I am continually with Thee;

Thou hast taken hold of my right hand. Psalm 73:23

IT IS FINISHED…START NEW….

As Holy week started today, many people are on “penitence mood” , doing some sort of sacrifices for themselves. Many would refrain from eating meat or from taking a bath on Good Friday with the belief that water is dead. Others tried to imitate Christ by nailing themselves on the cross. Allowing other to spank, yell and doing hurtful things to them. Many thought that by doing those things it will cleansed them from their sins, while others believe that they are sharing with the suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross 2000 years ago. Would they think God is pleased with that?

On the day that Christ uttered His last 7th last word on the cross, He said “It is Finished”. It is His shout of victory, HE won. HE already overcome the enemy. His work of sacrifice is done. We are free and we are saved. We don’t need to do such things just to forgive us from our sins. Just give our life to Jesus. Surrender everything to Him. Allow Him to work in our lives.

Holy Week is not about sacrifices but it is all about fresh start. It doesn’t matter what we’ve done or where we came from. What matters most is that we are new again with Him. Holy Week is all about STARTING OVER AGAIN WITH JESUS.

The greatest note of triumph ever sounded in the ears of a startled universe was that sounded on the Cross of Christ…”It is finished (John 19:30). That is the final word in the redemption of humankind.” Oswald Chamber (1874-1917)

Date a girl who takes photographs.

Date a girl who takes photographs. Date a girl whose favorite sound is the click-click of the shutter as it closes and opens to capture a memory. Date a girl who sees the wonder in the simplest things. Date a girl who looks at the world and wonders how to put a little of herself in it.

You might find her in the park, lost behind her lens, the world a blur around her as she tries to capture a single moment in time. You might find her in an exhibit, a look of concentration on her face as she contemplates a photograph that called out to her as she was passing by. Or maybe you will find her in a bookstore, a book in her lap as she pores over photographs of weddings all the while wondering what hers would look like.

Take her out to photo walks and laugh as she tries to take a picture of you. When she gets tired of walking, buy her cupcakes but wait until she has taken pictures of them before proceeding to eat them. Listen as she tells you her ideas for a photo shoot on the ride home.

Take her to a restaurant and wait patiently as she surveys the menu carefully, appreciating the food photography. And again, wait until she has taken a photo of your food before digging in. Allow her introduce you to Ansel Adams while you both eat your lunch. Introduce her to your favorite musician as you wait for the bill to arrive. When you get home, change your Facebook profile picture into a photograph she took of you. She silently hoped for it.

Take stolen shots of her. Compile it and give it to her on her birthday. Tell her you love her over and over until your voice replaces the click of the shutter as her favorite sound. Kiss her after she lifts her head up from the camera. Give her camera-shaped necklaces. Go places with her.

You will never be bored again.

Date a girl who takes photographs. She will never whine about a little dirt on her favorite pair of jeans as she kneels down to get a better angle of her subject. She will never be afraid to take adventures with you. She will take photographs of you not just with her camera but with her mind as well and keep it to herself to admire at night. But above all, she will teach you how to look at the world with a brand new perspective and she will do that unknowingly.

Marry a girl who takes photographs. Ditch those wedding photography books and give her the most beautiful wedding you could. She will teach your kids to find the beauty in everything just as she had taught you. Every day will be an adventure as she tries to create photograph-worthy memories with you. She may wake you up in the middle of the night because she is buzzing with ideas but she will make it up in the morning with a stack of hot pancakes beside a steaming cup of your favorite coffee blend.

Grow old with a girl who takes photographs. Sit with her on the front porch as you both pore over the bits and pieces of the moments you’ve had together. Stroke her hair as you both relive the photo walks that you took and the places you have been when you were both young. Smile as you both reenact your clever wedding vows.

Date a girl who takes photographs because she will always see that “something” in the most “nothing” of things. She will never let anyone take you away from her like she never lets anyone steal her photos and that is just one of the evidences that she loves you

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BIG MISTAKE...LITTLE MISTAKE

Why did some people or let say  most of us do mistakes in the expense of others? I’m not talking about big mistakes but just those simple little mistakes that we commit everyday and yet it bring big impact to the lives of others. Why don’t we be sensitive enough to the impact of those mistakes we created? One example I can share with you is the problem this typing office people gave us. I was applying for a new visa for already been 3 weeks. Their job is so simple, they have to type the information of the applicant on their system and counter check it with documents attached. Just a simple like that yet they failed to do so. They typed one wrong passport number and when I complained about it but they told me “Mafi mushkila” (no problem) but look what kind of problem they created, the application was not approved until now and I have to make those amendment again and again. We are wasting too much time and money for that matter aside for the big fine that we have to suffer. Not only that they are not the one who will be scolded every time the boss asked for an update.

It same goes with our journey with God we do things that we think that it is just too little to get noticed. But didn’t we know that it will create big impact to the lives of those people we have contact with. Whether it is in word or in action we are all accountable for that. No mistakes are little or big with God, they are all mistakes just like sin. We cannot justify or pin point other person for the fault we committed and let them to suffer or blame them for that happened to us. We should face the consequences of our action. And from there we should learn our lessons.

But the good thing is that we don’t have to pay for a big fine, because JESUS already paid all for us. When He died on the cross, he assures us by saying “Mafi mushkila”…IT IS FINISHED….

Have a blessed week everyone and may the coming Lenten Season reminds us the great sacrifice our Lord and Savior done for us. His death and His resurrection is our assurance of an eternal life that is waiting for us.

SUMMER RAIN

We're already in the month of clear and sunny skies, soaring temperature, long,  hot and humid days.  In short SUMMER is here again. No more jackets and layerd clothes.  Shorts and summer dresses are in.  In tropical countries like Philippines it is one of the most awaited season of the year, people love to go to beaches, soaked thier body on its warm and refreshing water.  But here in Middle East especially in UAE, summer is a burdensome to all.  Staying outside is like putting yourself in oven and waiting to be baked. You will not attempt to leave the comfort of your well air conditioned flats.  But something wonderful happened yesterday, heaven is sending rain. Yes you heard it right...its raining with lightning and thunderstorm. 

Rain brings in many memories of childhood. I love to see drops of water falling down from heaven. Its really one of the amazing creation of God. It is really so refreshing.  Rain soothes not only dried and cracked land but it also soothes and calms me ( but not too much rain because it will bring flood).  Rain also brings healing and restoration.

Same with our life there are times that we felt the dryness in us.  We have been with so many situations that sap and drain our energy and leave us empty.  But the good things is that we have the LIVING WATER who always fills us and refresh our souls.  Never we experience droughtness in Him.  He freely flows in us and keep us filled over and over again until next summer comes. HE nver run out water so keep on pouring  and filling us with Him.

Be a blessings to others 

FROM DAUGHTER WITH LOVE

PROVERBS 31: 10- 31

 ^{10 [a]}A wife of noble character who can find?

   She is worth far more than rubies.

¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her

   and lacks nothing of value.

¹² She brings him good, not harm,

   all the days of her life.

¹³ She selects wool and flax

   and works with eager hands.

¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships,

   bringing her food from afar.

¹⁵ She gets up while it is still night;

   she provides food for her family

   and portions for her female servants.

¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;

   out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously;

   her arms are strong for her tasks.

¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable,

   and her lamp does not go out at night.

¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff

   and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor

   and extends her hands to the needy.

²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household;

   for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

²² She makes coverings for her bed;

   she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate,

   where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them,

   and supplies the merchants with sashes.

²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity;

   she can laugh at the days to come.

²⁶ She speaks with wisdom,

   and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household

   and does not eat the bread of idleness.

²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed;

   her husband also, and he praises her:

²⁹ “Many women do noble things,

   but you surpass them all.”

³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;

   but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

³¹ Honor her for all that her hands have done,

   and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

This chapter speaks all about you. You are indeed a woman of a noble character.  You sets a good example of a true servant of God, a faithful wife, a loving and protective mother, a caring daughter, sweet and thoughtful sister and a loyal friend.  People love and adore you and tried to be like you. 

It's our priviledged to have you in our life.  Your value is far more expensive than gold, diamond or any rare gems. You are precious. A woman of true and exquisite quality.  Truly a beauty from inside and out. Not because I'm your daughter and your my mother but because that's how people sees you.

You may not be able to get an academic degree but you have the greatest degree of all and that the degree of motherhood and I salute you for that. 

If our father  is our superman definitely you are our WONDER WOMAN.  No words can ever express our gratitude for every sacrifices you bear just for us.  We may not be able to repay you for everything but rest assured that you have our love forever.

Happy happy birthday Ma. We may not be able to talk very often  these days nevertheless my thoughts are always with you.  We love you and we always will.

MISSING PAPO

Dear Papo,

You know these past few days Id been dreaming of you. I really don’t understand why? Because even when you passed away 4 years ago never did you occur into my dreams. But now within this week I see you twice in my dreams. The first dream happened in your house, the whole family was there, we are so happy, you and Inay are laughing hard then you saw me and you hug me. Second one is in the same location but this time it was a saddest one, someone whom I dearly loved died and you was there again to hug me. In both instances I can feel your love for me . It was so vivid, so real.

Is there something you want to tell me? Or you’re just reminding me that few days from now you will be celebrating the day you went home with God. That day that I’m far away from you. I just want you to know that you’re always in my heart. That I’m always that little girl whom you loved. What ever stage of life I’m in right now, your hugs gives me assurance that I am loved.

I miss you so much. Send my hugs and kisses to inay.

 
 
Love,
 
Lyn