Pain.

Dealing with pain I think will forever be a difficult thing to do. I've encountered a lot of people's differences dealing with pain. But anger/hatred is one of the messiest responses. I think it's been a nature of people. Well of course, how can you not be angry to a person who hurt you? It seems to be the proper thing to do. But, whether you'd agree to me or not, it isn't. Definitely it is not.

You see, anger is like a parasite. And you being its host, it's gonna get you harmed. It would feel good at first. When you're angry and try to avenge. You see them hurt and you're happy. But time would pass, and you'd seem not to be contented with it. You'd want to hurt them more. You'd get angry more and more. 

It will leave you thinking at night. It's going to kill your peace. It will steal your happiness. You'd see you're spending more time to hate than have happiness.

Anger seems to be the proper thing to do. But anger is not how mature people respond. Try dealing with pain and show it love. Gain happiness. Look for light and you'd see how the dark seem to disappear.

Pain may be inevitable. But you, can deal with it. :)

The perks of being a graduating student.

Nostalgic. It was like yesterday,writing student number with course, year and section for the first time. And yesterday on the first long exam, finally come to write BSChemistry 4-1. It was all mixed emotions. Specifically, being late on that class due to some thesis errands. Catching up with breath. And a bit worried of answering the long exam. Questions aren't as easy as 1+1 anymore. Definitely it's the last year of College.

Schedule indicates more vacant days. Registration cards says less units. But the last wave of major subjects has a lot more demands. Thesis causes sudden change in plans. And 24 hours seems not to be enough for a day.

The pressure is on. Parents expects so much. The board exam is approaching. You want to do good. Failure slaps you in the face. Everything's just so messy inside your head. And you don't know what to do.

BREATHE. Just breathe. You've come so far and you can do more.

Breathe. And try to do it again. You can get through this. Like how you got through each trial when you said you can't take it anymore.

Breathe. You already did great. And you can do more.

Breathe.

On your wedding day...

On your wedding day, everything's gonna be set. The venue's gonna be great. Whether you want it to be held in church, beside the beach, on a beautiful garden. Wherever that'll be, it will be perfect. Your closest friends will be there. Your family will be one of the happiest. Everyone's gonna wait for you walking down that aisle. Your groom will be sweating out of his happy-nervous-excited feels all intertwined. But he's still the most handsome guy in the room. And you. You'd be the most beautiful girl in that white gown. The pain you feel today, so as all your heartbreaks from your past will not count anymore. Because those not so good memories lead you to that moment. Making you think it was all worth it. That guy waiting for you in the altar, will erase all those pain forever. He's the one you've prayed for so long. And he's gonna be a proof of answered prayers. :)

My dear, that's day gonna come. And that day will be perfectly unforgettable. 

God is already preparing it for you. :) 

Coincidence.

I really don't know what came up into my mind but I feel like writing about coincidence. Probably because of such things happening at school where one of my closest friends is quite frustrated and regretful for the past decisions he's made. I am one of his confidants and there are really times I'd run out of comforting words and all I want to do is tap his back and say, "I'm just here."

Accidents. Coincidence. Good things, or even the bad ones. Whether they are the effect of our decisions, or it just happened out of nowhere, I do believe, nothing is just a coincidence. Yes, you may or may not agree with me. I respect that and I understand. Remember I don't write this to persuade you, I just want to let the stream of my consciousness flow. So yea here it is. Nothing is a mere coincidence. Everything is just as it is. Maybe what changes things really is how we respond to them. Happenings don't change us. We decide to let it change ourselves.

When we grow older and start looking back, maybe what we'd regret more was the moments we should have spent happier. But if you're happy everyday, there really is nothing to regret about. Things may change, A year ago, a month ago, is extremely different. But what you are today is the product of what you chose to be. ;)

The Clash: Preparing for War (Week 1)

(Disclaimer: I do not own any of these words. These notes are taken down during Ptr. Paul's preaching, June 11, 2015, 5pm, Victory U-belt service. Check Victory Ubelt's site to check its podcast.)

Accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior is like signing up for a war.

Ephesians 6:10-13

1. There is a clear, present enemy. The devil, itself.

• The devil is present from the the stage of Adam and Eve.
• We are fighting against it's schemes and works.

2. We are wrestling with the devil.

• Wrestle - Struggle (Greek)
• Struggle against the enemy.

3. Stand firm against the devil schemes.

• Say no to the enemy.

Is it really possible to stand against the devil scheme/s?

YES!

How can we stand firm?

Apostle Paul said, Let's use the armor of God to stand against the devil schemes.

The Armor of God - Two weapons the enemy fear

Luke 4:1-2

Jesus was in wilderness, and was tempted by the devil.

Jesus in wilderness vs Adam in Garden of Eden
Wilderness - dry, arid, desert + tempted = UNFAVORABLE
Garden of Eden - provisions are there

You are always in a battle.
Whether you are in a good or bad situation, you are in a battle. SO DON'T PUT YOUR GUARD DOWN.
He attacks you in crucial moments. He attacks your weakest points.

CRUCIAL POINTS
1. Identity (Luke 4:3)

• Sonship of Jesus Christ
• God loves you and forgives you but the devil destroys that identity.

2. Control (Luke 4:5-6)

• Authority

3. Security (Luke 4:9-11)

• Ego
• The devil to put our security on him.

HOW DID JESUS RESPOND?

1. Know the bible. Know the word of God.

• Prepare.when the devil attacks.
• When Jesus was attacked by the devil, Luke 4:4
• The word of God is like a sword.
• KNOW THE WORD OF GOD.
• Romans 10;17

Know the word of God. But knowing, is just winning half of the battle. If you really want to be victorious, don't just know it.

2. Live it out. Live out the word of God.

• James 2:17
• It is more than believing in the word. It is more than quoting it. It is about living it out.
• Don't just say it, LIVE IT OUT.
• Act on your faith,
• Don't wait for the feeling. Just do it!

Luke 3:21-22

• "With you I am well pleased..."
• Your identity is affirmed in Him.
• You are loved not because of what you do.
• He loves you as you are.

The future is assured—Jeremiah 29:11 ♥

"Go back to Jeremiah 29:11 and remind yourself the future is assured." 

This was a quick revelation to me last Monday so I shared it as a status on my facebook account. People say that we forget more of the basics. TRUE. Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the verses we often encounter. Sad how much it loses it's worth since we know it too much. I bet you could even memorize it word by word, with closed eyes, or even while brushing your teeth, eh? But how much do we know to live by it's meaning?

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

What moved me so much when I was reminded by this verse is that, God knows. God has never forgotten. He said it. "I KNOW." God has a plan. And that plan is a plan that will prosper us and not harm us. Our rebellious heart sometimes shouts Why, Lord? when we don't understand what is happening to our lives. That happens often. And that happens to me too. I am not an exception. We think we know much more than what God has for us.  I've stumbled upon a quote around the web and it says, "God wrecks your plan when your plans are about to wreck you." Nuff said. So isn't it a reason to celebrate everytime God wrecks our plans? Isn't it His way of saying, "I have something better in store for you, my prince/princess." Isn't it a call to be grateful that we are stopped from something that isn't good for us? Isn't it a way to remind ourselves that the future holds something great? :)

So smile, love :) Tomorrow is something better 

Have you ever felt that way too? When you want to write something but you're quite hesitant if somebody, somewhere, will read it? It's like, yes, I want them to read it. But no, I don't want them to read it. Yes. It's confusing. Well, I was confused  too. Haha. I don't have that great writing skills. So please. Don't judge me. I will be writing all these entries just to satisfy my own pleasure that I want to do it. I don't have the need to prove my skills to anyone. So if you feel the same way, just write. Write it for yourself. Do it for yourself. Who cares if you can't use highfalutin words? Who cares if you're just practicing? Just do it. :) Do it. I'm with you :) *fist bump*

First post. Yey! :))

Hurray! :) So I've been thinking about creating a blog at blogger for quite a while. I am greatly fond of speaking. But there are times I still feel like writing my feelings instead of saying it. But there are also times I don't want to spill it with an ink. Haha. So here it is. :) Congratulations for this new achievement, self. :)