Random Thoughts

The scripture that struck me the most last night from our Bible Study...

Is there ever a time in your life that you feel that you are so far away from God and that HE is not there? There's a tiny feeling in our hearts that longs to hear His voice but we just can't hear HIM.

OR, there are prayers unanswered. Questions we couldn't find the answers to.

This is the time where we will just rely on the Bible and our faith. That in this stage of our lives, God has a plan for us. All we have to do is BELIVE.

There will come a time that you feel weak, abandoned, alone. This is the perfect time to call on God. Paul felt the same way, in, 2 Corinthians 12:7-8

"I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me."

Even the strongest, the most faithful of all felt inadequate and insecure. But the good news is, God assured him and told him that...

There are reasons why we are weak. Because God wants us to surrender our weaknesses. He wants us to handle us, our lives. God wants us to do the rest. God wants to show us how much He loves us through His plans for us.

Now, who wouldn't want that?!?

Happiness is...

1. Rest
2. Christopher Nolan's movies
3. A glass of red wine
4. Bonding with kids over a movie
5. Good health
6. Work, work, work
7. Blessings!
8. Future adventures
9. Freshly brewed coffee
10. The kids' talents

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Matthew 6-19:21. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

This is by far my most favorite passage. When I feel like not giving, when I feel like not donating to those in need, God would somehow lead me to this particular passage...

Doesn't it make sense?

"Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

Where do you give out your time, energy and your treasure?

What do you spend your money for?

What is your reason for living?

Are you living intentionally and not just going with the flow?

Are you living for yourself, for others, or for God?

Whatever answers you got for these questions, these are what is inside your heart. These are the things that you live for.

It's time to decide, folks.

May we go for the life that God wants us to live. The life where God is the center. The life where we will be proud of. But most especially the life that God has planned for us.

With all the events that happened during the first month of the year, you would think...

DO I HAVE AN ANCHOR WHERE I CAN LEAN ON?

With fears developing, insecurities of our lives and fear of "what will happen next?", we get to think, I have to have something or SOMEONE whom I can lean on, right?

That's the reason why yesterday's sermon, "FAITH TRULY HEALS." rang a bell to me. These are the times that I am glad that I have GOD by my side. Because having faith in HIM will move mountains, will bring security and love and yes, it would even HEAL.

Call on to God, today, folks.

GOD will lead to where you are supposed to be. And that feeling of security, warmth from HIS love and the assurance that you'll be alright? That is just a bonus. (*wink*)

Have you ever felt restless? Bored? Uneasy? Jealous?

I did.

I've always felt inadequate. Incomplete. No matter how much I accumulated stuff that I've always dreamt of having, I still felt empty. Useless. And then I would chase another "next best thing".

And then, I encountered this quote by St. Augustine - and I realized, I've been chasing the wrong things.

Now I pray that God will always lead me to HIM. I pray that He will always knock on my heart and remind me that HE should be the center of my life and my family.

But as of the moment, I feel blessed, that He is truly calling me by name, everyday of my life.

Thank you, Lord.

Happiness is...

1. 15th Anniversary. Woot!
2. Freshly brewed coffee
3. Bible Study
4. eBooks and Beautiful stories
5. Kids
6. Hugs and Kisses
7. School Fairs
8. Out of town trips
9. Family Days
10. Booking a Trip

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What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Never Have I Ever Kissed My Brother's Best Friend (Book 1) by Juliet Bardsley
- Never Have I Ever Faked a Boyfriend (Book 2) by Juliet Bardsley
- A Five Minute Life by Emma Scott
- While I was Sleeping by Dani Atkins
- Lost in You / Lost in Us by Heidi McLaughlin
- Listen to your Heart by Kasie West
- Everless by Sara Holland
- Sometimes it Happens by Lauren Barnholdt

What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Descendants of the Sun KDrama
- Tall Girl
- The Flash Series

Happiness is...

1. Quick sharing during the FBS
2. Normal Results for my Tita
3. Work
4. 2-Day Training for Self Development
5. Learning more about the Bible
6. New ebooks
7. Sembreak!
8. Dreams and Goals
9. Freshly Brewed Coffee by the Husband
10. Dinner Outs with the Family

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What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
- Bring Down the Stars by Emma Scott
- Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott
- Shuffle, Repeat by Jen Klein
- Radiance by Grace Draven
- Eidolon by Grace Draven
- The Karma Club by Jessica Brody
- One Week Girlfriend by Monica Murphy
- Summer under the Stars by Catherine Ferguson
- Leo by Mia Sheridan
- Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan

What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Coffee Prince
- The Flash
- Glee
- Agents of SHIELD
- How to Get away with Murder?