Declaration: April 25, 2010

To declare before people that you are taking a stand for God's call is quite a scary thought in a sense. To own it before witnesses who will hold you accountable for every word you said is something that would let you be in line. It was scary then to say so before a person. Even more in the presence of God and His angels. Yet, it liberates you to the reality of it all. Joshua's challenge to the Israelites and his declaration was courageous when he said, "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15 Honestly, this soul is not a courageous Joshua. Thoughts of what ifs fill my calculating mind. When these thoughts come, I cry out to my Saviour and Lord to show me who He is. For I am undone, and His holiness is far beyond me! My sinful nature is far from the qualifications set forth. I throw myself in the arms of my Saviour. That my life be hid in His righteousness. Who am I but a fool and a weakling? Lord, have mercy upon me and that your grace be upon me. All my prayer is that He will go forth before my husband and me. If He bids us to go, then let Him lead. And if perchance, our movings are destitute of CHARITY OUT OF A PURE HEART, of GOOD CONSCIENCE and of FAITH UNFEIGNED (I TIMOTHY 1:5), LORD, PUT ALL THE HINDRANCES BEFORE US...yet, we longed for You to change us till you find in us a willing and obedient heart to Your pleasure and glory alone!

An Adventure of Faith

I wrote this more than 2 years ago. And until now, this is what my heart speaks of...
More than 4 years ago, the journey to the United States of America just seemed to be a dream. It was then a move that was never wished for. Life in the Philippines was great because the Lord had made Himself faithful in every need. It was comfortable in the sense that it is the only life known. At a certain point in life, God has paved a way to journey to the USA. It was in itself uncertain. There were what “ifs” and “buts” in one’s thoughts. With all known human resources, it seemed impossible to finally fulfill such. However, God, Himself being the Creator of the Entire Universe, Omniscient, Omnipotent, Omnipresent made it all possible. Through all the series of prayers, one step at a time, just obeying constantly every instruction came to the fruition of it all. There were lots of questions at the back of one’s mind. Yet, with the thought that the God who takes care of His own in one’s locality will be the same God who will do so in this new world. It is a step of faith made possible by God’s graces and mercies. Then, what did God prove after more than 4 years in this foreign country? That He was able to take care of every need was preeminent. He brought forth all blessings in every way physical and spiritual. The son who was with this journey, remarked once, “It is more than enough!” And the more, drawing one’s passions to the better of the two - the spiritual. God made a great contrast of what is real (spiritual) and what is not (physical). That there is mirth and dissatisfaction in the satiation of the physical while the spiritual satiation brings forth joy and contentment. Drawn to the thought that truly God takes care of the sparrow and He does more to this lowly one. It is true indeed that the race of the physical is tiresome but the race of the spiritual is joyful. May God continually impressed upon this soul the surety of His graces and mercies and may such be made known to the reader as well. Praises alone to the Owner of the Universe, who is the owner of this heart!

“Trust in the Lord with ALL thine heart, and lean not upon your own understanding. In ALL thy ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Prov. 3:5-7

God's Gift of Marriage

The evening was awesome and everything was made perfect in timing and circumstance that this soul and her hubby were able to get away alone. 18 years seemed to be just yesterday when both souls stepped out in faith to join together in holy matrimony. Blessed with three kids who had been used by the Lord to teach them more than they have taught them. It is amazing how God intertwines people together to learn from each other the wonderful working of God's goodness and perfect will in their lives. Both souls are kept solely through the power of God's love whose absence will in no wise make any marriage survive. Yes! It was wonderful to be in each other's arms but more than that it was blissful to know that they have been kept by God's awesome, gracious and merciful love!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Lord...Abide with us...

Awesome missions conference! God moved His Spirit amongst us. Truly, it burned in our hearts. This soul's plea is to "constrain(ed) him...to Abide with us..." Make the eyes of this soul who is a "fool(s)and slow of heart to believe" be open and know You. Lord, move this soul directly to Your will and nothing is held back once again.

"But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. And it came to pass,as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way and while he opened to us the scripture?" Luke 24:29-32

Amazing love indeed Lord...is your love to me!

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

This verse was made fresh in this soul's heart at High Street Baptist Church 41st Missions Conference. It seems to be a very common verse that lacks meaning to an ordinary hearer or reader. Yet, the profoundness of the words when closely scrutinized put this soul in awe of God's heart. The words appear to be an exaggeration to the infinite degree. Why God? the Almighty who is creator of all things...Why so loved? an unimaginable intensity considering that it was from the Almighty..Why the world? who has turned its back to his maker, his owner, his own God...that allowed sins directly opposing God's nature...yet, why did He gave? a direct irony to man's reasoning when he is done evil to..why His only begotten Son? the dearest possession was given up...why whosoever? it was offered to everyone...why believeth? the simplicity of all actions...why in Him? the sufficiency of the object of one's belief...why should not perish? the greatest damnation for all eternity...why but? the greatest irony...why have everlasting life? the greatest promise! It is all about God's love! Let that love constrain this soul to the working of His perfect will! This day this soul pleaded that love be the motivating force in moving towards the direction of His perfect will!