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IS IT OK TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP (AS IN BOYFRIEND-GIRLFRIEND) WITH SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME RELIGION AS YOU?

WHAT MATTERS MOST?  RELIGION? FAITH? OR THE HEART?

I must say, talking to a stranger can be very frightening but exciting at the same time.  This is in my list of Empowering things to do – talk to a stranger!

My flight to Davao got delayed due to bad weather last Friday.  I was tired and irritated.  I had to charge my phone.  Then a nice, respectable, charming guy (maybe in his late 20’s) came up to me and said “Hi!  Your flight’s been delayed too?”  Hah!  This is the guy that I noticed in the lobby carrying an expensive bouquet of flowers and OMGosh he’s saying ‘Hi’.  Ok, compose yourself … c’mon smile!  I smiled and said “yup”.  And that’s where it began…we talked and talked…he said the flowers are for his Mom (yeah, right!), he’s from Iloilo and has a good business in Paranaque – the name of his company I will not mention.  Anyway, it was quite interesting but of course we had to take our respective flights so we parted. 

I just think it is amazing how people meet and how we can actually create connections in our lives.  He gave me his number but I didn’t give mine, that’ll be too much for the first meeting.  Hmmm…interesting…absolutely interesting…

If you’ve ever been in love, then you will understand the sweet mystery
Between a man and a woman
Truly a phenomenon - just how it comes to be
Oh out of all the people in this world,
You were meant for me
And out of all the plans He has for you
I’m a part of your destiny

And I want the world to know
That you are the only one
Baby it’s incredible, just how you make me feel
Our God has been so generous I couldn’t ask for any more
It was you that He made me for and I love you

Tell me do you really know
Just what it means when I say "forever"
I will settle for eternity
Just to see your spirit free
Every time we are together

I can’t imagine how my life would be if I had to do it without you
Oh baby can’t you see, I’ll do anything
Whatever it takes to prove

And I want the world to know
That you are the only one
Baby it’s incredible, just how you make me feel
Our God has been so generous I couldn’t ask for any more
It was you that He made me for and I love you

It couldn’t be a better time
For you to come into my life
The Father knew just what I would need when
He gave you to me
And I realize - our love was written in the skies
It’s as unchanging as the beautiful sunrise
I see heaven when I look in your eyes
And baby heaven is forever…

Been flying high

You know how I feel

Sewn in the sky

You know how I feel

Breeze drifting on by

You know how I feel

It’s a new a dawn

And a new day

And a new life for me

And I’m feeling good

So good, yeah

Fish in the sea

You know how I feel

Winters running free

You know how I feel

Bouncing on the tree

You know how I feel

It’s a new a dawn

And a new day

And a new life for me

And I’m feeling good

So good
So good

Dragonfly out in the sun

You know what I mean

Don’t you know?

Butterflies all having fun

You know what I mean

Sleeping peacefully is done

That’s what I mean

And this old one

Is a new one

And the right one for me

For me

Stars when you shine

You know how I feel

Scent of pine

You know how I feel

Afraid out of his mind

And I know how I feel

It’s a new dawn

And a new day

And a new love for me

And I’m feeling…

Oh…
I’m feeling good

You know how I feel

You know how I feel

You
You know how I feel

Feeling good

I’m feeling good

I’m feeling good

Feeling good

Feeling good

It’s a new dawn

It’s a new day

It’s a new life for me

When I turned 26 last year I created a battle cry for that year, "In You I find my Peace at Twenty-six".  This year, it’ll be "Getting Even … at Twenty-seven"!

Let me just say that the 26th year of my beautiful life has been soooo GREAT and yes, I found peace in Jesus!  I may describe it as my Miracle Year!  The year when God has worked wonders within me.  This year I’d like to extend that ‘wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles’ type of experience to others. 
This year I am
    Getting even BETTER at Twenty-seven…
    Getting even GENTLER IN SPIRIT at Twenty-seven…
    Getting even MORE BEAUTIFUL INSIDE OUT at Twenty-seven…
    Getting even MORE CONTROL OF MY UNHOLY TRINITY (ME, MYSELF AND I) at Twenty-seven…
    Getting even AND DEFEATING THE WORLD at Twenty-seven…

So that actually ends that…haha…akala mo kung ano noh!  But yeah…that’s my goal!
Anyway, just want to share how God actually granted my Birthday wish.  Or not na lang how but what my wish was…
I told Him, "Lord, sana naman on my 27th Birthday e kiligin ako!"  Am being my funny self again…pero woah…the series of events that happened this week was very heavy, really heavy but the Lord managed to grant my wish!  Kung sino ang tinutukoy ko…for the mean time secret muna.  Basta, I am just amazed kasi sometimes even the childish things I request from Him is given to me.  Hehe…  Thank You Lord!  You’re the best Dad!

You fear making decisions because of the consequences of your past choices, but Paul said "No dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead."

You fear you wouldn’t find fulfillment here but how does one measure fulfillment?  Never mistake it with activities, statistics and not even emotions.

You fear challenges and changes.  But setting goals that are easily achieved is to me but a form of mediocracy.

You fear that you wont be effective in your ministry but that’s maybe based on your standards only.  You have set so many things for yourself but remember this, our Lord requires only your heart.

My friend, take courage.  The Lord is with you and I am here to walk beside you in your journey.

I exchanged my life for Everything.
Sitting at the nose of the small boat with eyes closed I felt a sudden feeling of joy and peace within. I heard His whisper, “See, you wouldn’t be enjoying these if I hadn’t taken away.” He took everything I thought was important and replaced them with Jesus — my real Everything. Dying to myself is an absolute gain.

Best holiday evah!

No, I’m not into horoscope stuff.  There was just something that a friend showed me related to it and it’s bothering me a bit.

Sometimes I wish what it says would really come true but I choose not to put my hopes on such things because my God has a bigger plan for my life.  He created My Stars!

Stars, how much I love them.  Just by looking at them amazes me.  They remind me of the One who has put them there.  The One who gave them to me as a bonus.  I wonder what other bonuses He has in store for me… =)

More than I could hope or dream of
You have poured Your favour on me
One day in the house of God is
Better than a thousand days in the world

So blessed, I can’t contain it…
So much, I’ve got to give it away,
Your love taught me to live now…
You are more than enough for me.

Lord, You’re more than enough for me

Galing ni Lord sumagot ng prayers….  Hmmm just wanna share a funny/cheesy thing that happened today at church.

I was struggling so much to focus on the Lord during Praise and Worship time…harapan ba naman ako ng cute na song leader!  So I had to pray, "Lord, please help me to stay focused on You…"  So I just closed my eyes the almost the whole time para di na ma-distract ang lolah mo….shempre from time to time I have to open my eyes for me to see the lyrics of the song and boom I saw my crush!  I know nothing about him…well just his name…I got distracted all the more because beside him was a girl…."Oh my gosh!  Is that his girlfriend?  Ummm… does he have one?  Lord, ayokong may girlfriend siya.  Bakit gusto mo bang maging girlfriend ka niya?  Hindi!  La lang!"  Over talaga sa struggle, as in nagpe-pray na ako pleading for help, for focus talaga (sorry sobrang cheesy na nito…para akong high schooler!  hehehe… my blog anyway… ;p).  And then THE SONG came … Lord, You’re more than enough!

Wow!  Just when I needed it the most!  Thank you, Lord for that timely reminder.

Hehe…La lang