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TUESDAY NOTES

On Tuesdays, we try to meet up and dive into biblical truths. Today was about Peace.

What about Unmanaged expectations?

As a human being living in this side of eternity, attacks on peace and joy are inevitable. Life is naturally filled with unexpected twists and turns.

I must admit that more often than not, I do have unmanaged expectations because I do not know the enemy. Moreso, I tend to overlook who my Heavenly Father is.

With my worldly views and desires, I have always been at war with the Lord. I wanted to pursue what I thought was best for me at the time, which was often fueled by my selfish dreams and ambitions.

When I came to know about my identity with the Lord, I had the privilege of communing with Him.

Communion with the Lord means that all of His enemies became my enemies. And as the Word says, the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). As a daughter of the Living God, I came to realise that I have to prepare for the attack.

The flesh (selfish desires)

-What is the thing that easily shakes my peace? What are the things that frustrate me? Are there certain things that require a heart check?

The world (the norms and values that I tend to compromise and/or conform to)

-Are there certain things that have warped my morals?

The devil (accuser and deceiver)

-The enemy is crafty and he knows full well how to entrap me though fully knowing that I can never be plucked out from God’s hand. And so, one of the biblical truths to fight the devil’s accusations and lies is focusing on what God says…

“I know my sheep, no one can pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:28

There are countless times that I have fallen into sin and said yes to my selfish desires whilst rebelling against God when He is trying to discipline me.

The resolution that was discussed today was…

“I made a mistake today, I will look to the Lord to redeem me.”

As God is a God of order and peace… He also mentioned about a framework for prayer found in Philippians 4:8-13

1st step: Present all things with thanksgiving to God.

2nd step: Think about what is true and honourable. One has to be single-minded.

What does being single-minded mean? In the book of Luke, Mary exemplified that of a person who was focused and centred on Jesus. It was remarkable how she simply sat down and listened at the foot of the Life Giver himself.

“As Jesus and the disciples continued on their journey, they came to a village where a woman welcomed Jesus into her home. Her name was Martha and she had a sister named Mary. Mary sat down attentively before the Master, absorbing every revelation he shared.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭38‬-‭39‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Human souls can be as perfect when we become as perfect as the nature that obeys the purpose to which it is intended for.

Observing the majesty of nature itself, the great mountains, the vast skies, the denizens of the deep, in all its splendour and beauty, do they not merely exist in still obedience of the One who made them?

[lyzawrites]

2023. Another Year, Closed.

In a few more hours, as we fall into slumber, 2023 will bid goodbye, leaving us experiences felt and shared. One whole year may sound long, but it is freakishly fast. No one knew what would happen daily, and as long as there was a promised tomorrow, hope was felt and ‘hopefully’ appreciated. 2023 is a year of firsts for me. It is my first time to venture into a new phase of my life as a wife. I…

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BATANGAS FELLOWSHIP

This was December last year where my dgroup went to Batangas for like a retreat or just fellowship. It was warm, the way they treated me and my friend Bulet. I'm stunned that people like them exist. So blessed that God brought them to me when I felt like I'm too broken already. To have an extended family who cared genuinely and modeled Christ in a way like I feel heaven on earth, just simply experiencing and hearing different stories from these ladies. How they encounter the Lord at their pace and enjoy walking with Him despite of the challenges, struggles, or personal problems they currently have. Which also brought me lessons to ponder for a lifetime.

We played card games, swimming in the rain at night (my first time 💗), more nature shoots, and a separate quiet meditation with God. We woke up early and I walked around at about 6 am, thanking God because everything I've experienced I now realized it's for my good. Not saying It's all happy moments, but those taught me patience, deeper understanding and gratitude to people God given me and for God himself. He never left after all. It's just me, distracted and being stubborn and naturally messing around. But that fellowship I had just gave a reminder of how faithful and gracious the Lord is to my life. Like who am I compare to these vast universe He created, wonderful nature with vibrant colors of the skies? How big the world is but look how I'm standing and peacefully being just myself with Him and His people? That's wonderful. Really really happy 🥰

To my dgroup fam (tho I bet they won't see this 😆), I wish we continue by His grace. Always looking forward to what God wants to do in our lives. Tbh, it's really hard. But it's becoming easier because of the accountability and how they accepted me without judgment. Really appreciate it. Tho I uncovered my layers so gradually, yet the support was and still there all along. Really grateful for them. To more moments like these! ✨💕

[apilgrimsjournal]

Bless the LORD, O my soul

Isaiah 41:17–18

[17] When the poor and needy seek water,

and there is none,

and their tongue is parched with thirst,

I the LORD will answer them;

I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

[18] I will open rivers on the bare heights,

and fountains in the midst of the valleys.

I will make the wilderness a pool of water,

and the dry land springs of water.

Lord, how true is this in my life! You give grace upon grace.

Whenever I need anything, anything at all, You are the ever flowing spring of life who delights to give.

Just this last week, I witnessed this again. The recent overwhelming confusion and pain drained me to the dumps but You bid me go on. So I did, not wanting to make my life about myself. I reluctantly fetch strength from You, for hesitant as I might seem there is one thing I am sure of: I know Your deep well never runs dry. And I went on with work, ministry, and stayed connected with my fellow believers. I was assigned as a prayer leader for our dgroup last Friday and the topic was about praying for enemies. Sometimes, You really do know how to humor me, Lord. You know I would dread that but seeing that it was necessary for my soul, You gave it to me. So even with a distressed soul, I prayed and fought the war to keep choosing You instead of myself. Of course, I take no credit in this. I know it is You who supports and leads me, like a toddler depending on a parent's hand to walk him properly. Saturday came, and I did laundry, asked wisdom from a core leader, had a date with Gabby, dgroup after that, and helped as floor director in B1G service. The speaker had more instructions than the previous ones but I was glad Ate Joy was there to assist me; she was another grace from You. Sharl just came back from Isabela and she invited me to have dinner and catch up with her to which I happily obliged. We went to The Olive Tree at Molito as she wanted, and when I saw the price of the food, I worried a bit. It was more than I was willing to spend on a dinner but I thought to myself, "It's Sharl anyway, I'm willing to spend this much for her." But when we were done eating, she made our dinner her treat. I was quite surprised but I took her kindness with much delight, Lord. Another providence from You! Before we end our dinner, I was getting anxious how I would go home. I texted Ashley who is my usual companion but she had dgroup. So I asked Ate Shalom if she could drop me off at The Village Square. She told me she would and that she was waiting for us at CCF. We walked back there and saw Kali who offered to drive me home instead and did. I was comforted by the series of kindness I have received that day.

Needless to say, I know it was all from You, Lord. Every little good thing that came from You, one after another, filled me with the wonder of Your love. I did not pray for all of it, but You gave them anyway. What riches I have in You! I am so thankful that You take great care of me even when I rarely praise You for it. I am looking forward to that day when I can thank You face to face and see the LORD who has bound Himself to love sinners like me. All blessing, honor, glory, power, majesty, and praise belong to You alone, our LORD.

[gracefortheday]

DAILY GRACE

Log # 1 as a Married Woman

December 5, 2024. Entry: 1:58pm, 7th Heaven Coffee Shop, Brgy Holy Spirit Drive, Quezon City.

VERSE OF THE DAY: Juan 11:25-26 ASND

Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanya, "Ako ang bumubuhay sa mga namatay, at ako rin ang nagbbigay ng buhay. Ang sumasampalataya sa akin, kahit mamatay ay muling mabubuhay. Ang sinumang nabubuhay at sumasampalataya sa akin ay hindi mamamatay kailanman. Naniniwala ka ba sa sinabi ko?"

DEVOTIONAL: A BELIEF STRONGER THAN DEATH

The story of Lazarus:

Jesus knew that the raising of Lazarus was merely a foretaste of what was still to come. Martha may have a billion questions and doubts, but she had seen His power and she couldn't deny His Love.

"Yes Lord. I have always believed." John 11:27 NLT

Let us echo Martha's heart and believe that the Lord is exactly who He says He is. Trust God beyond what you can see, Have the faith to follow Him to the end.

PRAYER GUIDE:

God, You are the Lord over everything, both seen and unseen. You alone are the One with power over life and death. Help increase my own faith by Your Holy Spirit. I believe that You can do all things, and that You care for me, Help me live by faith, believing everything about You in Scripture. In Jesus' name, Amen.

HONOR GOD

Lucas 1:35 ASND

Sumagot ang anghel, "sasainyo ang Banal na Espiritu at lililiman ka ng kapangyarihan ng Kataastaasang Dios. Kaya ang banal na sanggol na ipapanganak mo ay tatawaging Anak ng Dios.

Our God does the impossible. Think about the miracle of Jesus' birth, and bless God with whatever words of worship come to mind.

PRAYER:

God, You are truly so Mighty, Powerful, and Astounding in Greatness! Lord, I praise You because of Who You are and what You did to save the world, Your people. You made a way for us to be saved and be welcomed again even when we don't deserve it, You are here for us always. You are wonderfully gracious Lord, I worship You in Jesus' Name and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

MY CONCERNS:

Lucas 1:33 ASND

Maghahari siya sa mga lahi ni Jacob magpakailanman; ang paghahari niya ay walang katapusan.

We can put our hope in God because His power and majesty will last forever. Tell God what you are hoping for today.

PRAYER:

God, My Loving and Gracious Father, Who gives grace to all and gives provision to the favored and loved. God, Thank you for this wonderful day, the privilege to serve you with my husband in this new chapter of our lives. This is ultimately for Your purposes Lord and nothing else. Let all our decisions today be pleasing to You and let our desires be aligned to Yours. Do not let us stray from Your Wisdom and Your Grace. Lord, We will attend the thursday worship gathering today at JLJM, I pray for travelling grace and Your power to descend over the lives and the hearts of all the people who will hear Your message today in the church and in the livestream. God, I know how much You love Your people and Your power is enough to save, Lord I pray that You'll remember Your people here today. We are longing for Your breakthrough, not for our own desires, but for Your glory to be displayed in us and through us by the Power of the Holy Spirit!. Nothing can be more powerful. Lord I also pray for good health and financial stability for my family in Nueva Ecija, and other parts of the Philippines and the world. Will you be the One to speak to them today, one by one, I know and I believe that the work is finished! Your have overcome the grave, there is not tossing and turning, no struggle, because You have won ultimately!! Im excited to see Your will be done to my family and our daily lives on earth until You come back again and reclaim Your people. Im here Lord and I will serve You. I also pray for the Campus Outreach and Ministry, SAHF/BMPC/HFG Christmas Party for this year, and my Dgroup Downlines (Ariana, Arriane, Rochelle, Kate, Joana, Josette, Janine, Dom, Quinn) In Jesus' Name, Amen.

THANK GOD

Mateo 21:9 ASND

Ang mga tao sa unahan ni Jesus at ang mga nasa hulihan ay sumisigaw, "Purihin ang Anak ni David! Pagpalain ang dumarating sa pangalan ng Panginoon! Purihin ang Dios!"

Jesus will reign as King forever!

Spend a few moments thanking JEsus because we can put out hope in His faithfulness.

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your faithfulness, You're immutable and You're always so gracious and merciful. Lord Jesus, Thank You for being our Living Hope in times of changing economy, dwindling morality and degenerating world. Lord, You are my Light and my Salvation, I have no other hope in this world but You. If today, you arent faithful, the sun wont even shine. Lord all I need is You. Nothing is impossible in Your presence. So I put my trust in Your Name, Jesus, You are my secure foundation, strong and everlasting. Amazing God! In Your Name, Jesus, I pray and worship, Amen.

What is the Lord teaching you today?

Trust in the Lord always

God will never let anyone suffer or die without His loving and just consent and judgement.

Jesus reigns forever.

Believe and see miracles happen.

DAILY BIBLE READING:

Daniel 1-2/ 1 John 4

SI DANIEL AT ANG KANYANG MGA KAIBIGAN SA BABILONIA

Sinalakay ni Nebuchadnezzar (Babilonia) ang Jerusalem. Binihag si haring Jehoyakim ayon sa kalooban ng Panginoon. Kinuha niya ang mga gamit sa templo at dinala sa Babilonia. Inutos pumili ng kabataan mula sa angkan ng hari at mararangal, gwapo, malusog, matalino, mabilis kumilos, madaling turuan para maging karapatdapat maglingkod sa hari. Tinuruan ang wika at panitikan. Kakain mula sa hapagkainan ng hari. Napili sila Danial, Hanania, Mishael, at Azaria (mula sa Juda). Pinalitan ang kanilang pangalan. Pinasya ni Daniel na hindi siya kakain ng pagkain ng hair o iinom ng kanyang inumin para hindi siya marumihan. Nakiusap siya. Niloob ng Panginoon na kalugdan siya. Kumain sila ng gulay at tubig sa loob ng 10 araw. Naging mas malusog sila kesa sa iba. Binigyan ng Dios ang apat na kabataang ito ng karunugnan at panguanawa, pati na ang kaalaman sa ibat ibang literatura. sa pagpapaliwanag ng kahulugan ng mga pangitain at panaginip. 3 taon ang lumipas, pinili sila maglingkod sa hari. 10x sila mas mahusay kaysa sa kaalaman ng mga salamangkero at engkantador sa buong kaharian niya. Patuloy silang naglingkod hangang sa unang taon ng paghahari ni Cyrus.

ANG PANAGINIP NI NEBUCHADNEZAR

Noong pangalawang taon ng paghahari ni Nebuchadnezzar, nagkaroon siya ng mga panaginip at hindi makatulog. Hiniling ni Daniel na bigyan siya ng pagkakataon na ipaliwanag sa hari ang ibig sabihin ng panaginip. Hiniling niya na manalangin si Hanania, Mishael at Azaria para kaawaan sila ng Dios sa langit at para malaman niya ang kahulugan ng panaginip ng hari at upang hindi sila patayin. Pinahayag niya at pinuri ang Dios sa langit.

"Purihin ang Dios magpakailanman. Siya ay matalino at makapangyarihan. Siya ang nagbabago ng panahon, Siya nagpapasya kung sino ang maghahari at siya rin ang nagaalis sa kanila sa trono. Siya ang nagbibigay ng karunungan sa marurunong. Ipinapaliwanag niya ang mahihiwagang bagay na mahirap intindihin. Nasa kanya ang liwanag, at nalalaman niya ang anumang nasa kadiliman. O Dios ng aking mga ninuno, pinupuri ko kayo at pinasasalamatan. Kayo ang nagbigay sa akin ng karunungan at kakayahan. At ibinigay nyo sa amin ang aming kahilingan sa inyo na ipahayag sa amin ang panaginip ng hari. "

IPINALIWANAG NI DANIEL ANG PANAGINIP NG HARI

"Ang Dios sa langit ang naghahayag ng mga mahiwagang bagay. At inihahayag niya sa inyo sa panaginip ang mangyayari sa hinaharap. Ngayon, sasabihin ko po sa inyo, ginawa kayong hari ng Dios sa langit at binigyan ang kapangyarihan, kalakasan, at karangalan. kayo ang gintong rebulto. Ang susunod sa inyong kaharian at mas mahina kaysa sa inyo. ang ikatlong kaharian ay maghahari sa buong mundo. ang ikaapat ay mananatiling malakas, may mahina at matibay na bahagi. Magkakaisa ang mga pinuno ng mga kahariang ito sa pamamagitan ng pagaasawa ng lahi pero hindi magtatagal. Ang Dios sa langit ay magtatayo ng isang kaharian na hindi babagsak kailanman."

Nagpatirapa si Nebuchadnezzar upang parangalan si Daniel.

"Dahil sa ipinahayag mo ang panaginip ko at kahulugan nito, totoo na ang iyong Dios ang pinakamakapangyarihan sa lahat ng dios. Siya ang dapat kilalaning Panginoon ng mga hari. At siya lamang ang nakakapagpahayag ng mga hiwaga."

binigyan si Daniel ng maraming regalo, ginawang tagapamahala ng Babilonia at pinuno ng lahat ng marurunong. Hiniling ni Daniel ang kanyang mga kasama bilang katulong sa pamamahala at pumayag ang hari, namalagi si Daniel sa palasyo ng Hari.

A PRAYER FOR GOD'S WILL

Luke 22:42

Father, if You are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.

In the garden of Eden, Adam and Eve chose their own will over the will of their Creator. (Genesis 2:16-17) Their actions have affected all future generations. The garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46) is the second garden to have universal impact on the course of human experience. There, JEsus was faced with a similar choice. Jesus Christ submitted to God's will and went to the cross (Luke 22:39-44)

"Ask and it will be given to you" - Matthew 7:7

We must be asking God for our will to line up with His. This is the assurance we have that we will receive what we asked for. Earnestly pray for God's will to be done in your life.

God's will in my life has become my ultimate prayer. This means I may desire things I don't know I want or need. I believe God's will was done.

What prayer request is on your heart?

I'm praying for a healthier body in order to freely serve God without hindrances and I'm also praying for direction of my career endeavors as a doctor, also I'm praying for direction on house church planting and evangelism, and leading praise and worship team, composing songs for the Lord and releasing them publicly.

What do you believe God is calling you to do?

I believe God is calling me to persevere and have a more consistent, stronger, bolder and abiding faith as a spiritual discipline that will serve as a powerful testimony of God's grace and mercy. God's power and sovereignty and supremacy in my life and over all.

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, please guide me to do Your will. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

BURNOUT AND GOD'S INVITATION FOR REST # 2:

ARE YOU DANGEROUSLY TIRED?

You can train the human body to operate on only 4 hours of sleep per night. There's a difference between "good tired" and "dangerously tired".

Good tired is when we put on a day's work, go home and relax and recover, then come back rested and ready for the new day.

Dangerously tired is when we push too hard for too long. No recovery. Symptoms include irritability, stuck in anger or sadness, escapist behaviors (binge watching, drinking too much, inability to rest, cynicism, deep inner restlessness, no basic needs like shower or making appointments, fear). This isn't what God desires for us.

In Genesis, we see God's initial design for humans: to do the work he's set before us, not to fulfill the demands we or others have placed on ourselves. And to do the work from a place of partnership and presence with God, never apart from him. When we work under God's blessings, it brings fulfillment and joy, not burnout and exhaustion.

Embrace rest and work against burnout.

start small.

Drive the speed limit

Set a time limit for social media apps

Take a moment in prayer to invite God into where you're at today.

PRAYER:

Lord, Father God in heaven, right now, I'm beginning a new chapter as a wife in this life you have placed me in. I invite You to show me the way, lead the path to still waters, where I will not thirst for the wrong things, I will only drink from your living waters to have rest. Lord, Father God in heaven, I am also trying to patch up the consequences of my past mistakes, Lord please help me get through it and glorify your Name in the process. You are my only hope Lord. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Creator God, who made humans with limits, I have been pressed beyond mine, and I'm not sure how to recover. Draw me into your rest, May it be my comfort, my safe place, where I can recover. As I read through these passages in Genesis, stir a longing in my heart for work that leaves me "good tired" and give me wisdom to know the difference. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

GENESIS 1:26-28

Pagkatapos, sinabi ng Dios, "Likhain natin ang tao ayon sa ating wangis. Sila ang mamamahala sa lahat ng uri ng hayop: mga lumalangoy, lumilipad, lumalakad at gumagapang." Kaya nilikha ng Dios ang tao, allaki at babaw ayon sa wangis niya. Binasbasan niya sila at sinabi, "Magpakarami kayo para mangalat ang mga lahi ninyo at mamahala sa buong mundo. At pamahalaan ninyo ang lahat ng hayop."

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Adobe Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts

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Thank you for allowing me to be real and vulnerable, ate Pat.

I forgot that I can be real and 100 percent honest with you. 🥹

You always show me a glimpse of God's great, gentle and perfect love for me.

(open letter sa Dgroup leader kong di ako sinusukuan hahaha 🩷)

[miajolensdevotion]

October 12, 2020

Verse: JOHN 13:-31-38 Write/ Copy Gods words :

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial 31 When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him,[a] God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once. 33 “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”36 Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” 37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” 38 Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!

What is your Favorite verse(s):

34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Explain in your own words what you just read: When he is gone, Jesus say “Now is the Son of Man glorify & God is also glorify in him. If God is glorify in him. God will glorify the Son in himself & will glorify him at once. My children, I will be with yoy only a little time. You will look for me & just as I tell the Jew, I will tell you now:Where I am going, you cannot come. A new command that I will give you:Love one another. As I have love you so you must love one another.

Commitment / what will i do : I will continue to examining my love to my other dgroup member & to my disciple

[iamtaju]

I’m so glad to be back to writing again. Today, in my bible reading, day 363, I highlighted the word in Revelations 1 that goes, write therefore the things that you have seen. I felt like it was a confirmation of what God would want me to do this next chapter of life which is free of Uni. It’s been 10 years since I embarked on graduate studies and I have not stopped since 2015. I can’t wait for tomorrow, December 30, Monday, the day I usually dedicate to pray for myself. If I see the word write, scribe, or any word that means to put into record, that’s my go signal to give up on my personal account on social media altogether and start the Grace By Design Studio page. I initially thought of writing a book. I had a draft in Zinnia and it’s amazing how you can be typing for hours without noticing it because you have been so immersed in writing about His faithfulness. I can’t wait to start this journey. Lord, please be clear. While I wait for my chance to be a permanent teacher here in Australia, which I claim you will make happen in your perfect timing, I am compelled to write and write. I don’t ever want to miss on documenting your faithfulness to me. Despite not having a grand ministry or being able to host my own Dgroup which I feel some use as a measure of Christian success, I believe God is calling me to write, create content, to bring glory and honor to His name. This is a random write, and I don’t mean to edit. I just keep typing and typing. I just writing and writing. I hope I can keep this up for the entire year of 2025.

[akoito07]

Sunday with some of them 🤪😉👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼 #DGroup https://www.instagram.com/p/CVIP6xTJAb5/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dzingersss]

don’t allow your love for Christ be replaced by your love for a person. a relationship that distracts you away from God is never worth it

[apilgrimsjournal]

A Letter: Lament of an Aching Heart

Dear Lord,

I was and still am confused and wounded from yesterday. Hearing something I never thought or expected from someone can sometimes shake me. I know You want me to always see the good in everyone; to rather be more trusting than critical of others. You know how much I try to obey You and apply what I know of Your humility. But I do not understand why I get slandered by own family in You. I will not flinch getting insulted or looked down upon by an unbeliever because that could be coming from their own unregenerate nature but from a believer and sister in You hits me like an arrow straight to my heart. Doesn’t she get convicted and pained by the things she tells of others, Lord? I have forgiven this person over and over again but even without much time spent together she could still somehow find fault in me and even my best friends at church and spread it to other ladies. I thought leaving our dgroup will finally silence and give her peace in her heart, that healing will find us all and that is what I have been trying to believe and treat her. I thought we both did not keep record of wrongs. But even before, in her smiles and compliments to us still, we would find out from others the things she says behind our backs. It grieves my heart to think what kind of hurt is prompting her to treat me and my friends this way. Lord, what else can I do? You want me to love her even after knowing how much she slanders us to other people who try to comfort and sympathize with her hurts toward us. And I have done and will continue to do that. I just ask Lord to strengthen me and make my heart softer still because so many raging thoughts run in my head. I am so pained that I sometimes ask how is it that You want me to always extend kindness and grace, treat her with the love You give me, and still want and pray for her best even when I find out multiple times how much she maligns my name and best friends’ names to other people; when I could feel like seeing our downfall would give her some sort of satisfaction. Her words, her hurtful words, her false and twisted stories, doesn’t she tremble knowing You heard her say that about me and my best friends? Couldn’t You humble and discipline her too as much as You do with us, Lord?

And even just blurting out these silly bargains, I can see how little humility I actually have. Why do I still care that she does the same for me? You did not expect anyone to do anything for You when You were here on earth, Lord. You just served and served to the point of death. So why should I demand what You did not even ask from us? A wretched soul I have! Clearly, You still have a lot of things to work out in me before I can mirror and be like You, Lord. Oh heal me Lord. Give me the courage to love as You love me. And I ask for courage because I fear so much, I fear that she will continue saying things about me and I will find out again and be hurt. I fear of being slandered, Lord. But You defend me. You always impress upon my heart that if I keep silent and not try to defend myself, You instead will fight and protect me. David practiced and knew this by heart as evident in Psalms. So I pour my heart to you just like he did.

She is my sister in You, Lord. And I pray that she may grow more in love, grace, and humility in You. Not just in knowledge of You, Lord, for knowledge puffs up a soul, but in genuine holiness without which no one can see and be with You. I still believe You can and will change her, Lord. I know You never leave even one child behind.

I also thank You for comforting me in this pain and lovingly correct my heart and the dark thoughts it possesses. I am grateful to You, Lord, that You see to it that paths of righteousness be laid before me. Truly, You and You alone are the good shepherd, my good shepherd in whom I am secured.

Yours forever,

F

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DAILY GRACE

August 9, 2024, Friday, 7am

Verse of the Day

Filipos 2:23 ASND Sapagkat ang Dios ang siyang nagbibigay sa inyo ng pagnanais at kakayahang masunod nyo ang kalooban niya.

It's Him- in us. God made me, God placed me here, at this specific time in history. God has a plan and purpose for my life. Listen to the Holy Spirit and follow where He leads. Submit to His nudges and act on the promptings. We are no longer slaves to sin or this world. God gives us new dreams, desires, thoughts, power, and a heart of compassion instead of selfishness. Don't dismiss blessing others or encouraging others. Pay attention.

Prayer: God thank You for being faithful. Thank You for making a way for me to know You. You are enough for me, and You make me enough. Please show me how You are at work in my life. I will patiently wait on You, because I know You will finish the work You started in me. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Isaias 6:3 ASND Sinasabi nila a isa't isa: "Banal, Banal, Banal, ang Panginoong makapangyarihan! Ang kapangyarihan niya'y Sumasakop sa buong mundo."

Mateo 6:34 ASND Kaya huwag na kayong mag-alala tungkol sa kinabukasan, dahil ang bukas ay may sarili ng alalahanin. Sapat na ang mga alalahaning dumarating a bawat araw."

Prayer for: --Campus Outreach and Ministry --SAHC/BMPC --HFG gift giving on September --Brgy Bakod Bayan HCs --Prenup shoot on September --GLC Graduation on Aug 16 --Family restoration and reconciliation --Dgroup downline (flawless, elevate Dgroup, Bonita kids)

Jesus, although You were equal to Your Father, You humbled Yourself and accepted death on the cross. And You did all of that for the joy set before You- honoring Your Father and saving Your friends. Thank you for illustrating what true love looks like. Today, align my will with Yours. In Your name, Amen.

Daily Bible Reading Salmo 77-78 Roma 10

Kagalakan sa Panahon ng Kahirapan tumawag ako ng malakas sa Dios, upang ako'y pakinggan. Nananalangin ako sa Panginoon,sa gabi, di napapagod. Napapadaing,balisang-balisa, naaalala ang mga araw at taong lumipas, umaawit, nagbubulay-bulay. "Ang pinakamasakit sa aking ay ang malamang hindi na tumutulong ang Kataas-taasang Dios." Panginoon, aalalahanin ko ang inyong mga gawa. Gugunitain ko ang mga himalang ginawa nyo noon. Iba iba ang inyong mga pamamaraan. Kayo ang Dios na gumagawa ng himala. Iniligtas Ninyo ang Inyong mamamayan. Ang Patnubay ng Dios sa Kanyang mga mamamayan Pakingggan,Tuturuan a pamamagitan ng kasaysayan. Huwag natin ito ilihim, sabihin natin ito sa susunod na salinlahi. Upang magtiwala sila sa Panginoon at hindi nila makalimutan ang kanyang ginawa at susundin nila ang kanyang iniutos Pinili Niya ang lahi ni Juda at ang bundok ng Zion na kanyang minamahal. Doon Niya pinatayo ang kanyang templo, katulad ng langit at lupa na matatag magpakailanman. Pinili ng Dios si DAvid upang maging lingcod Niya. Kinuha siya mula sa pagpapastol ng tupa at ginawang hari ng Israel, ang mga mamamayang kanyang hinirang. Katulad ng isang mabuting pastol, inaalagaan niya ang mga Israelita nang may katapatan at mahusay silang pinamunuan. Ang Israel at ang magandang balita Ang aking dalangin a Dios ay ang kaligtasan ng aking kalahing Judio. Masigasig sila a paglilingkod, kaya nga lang ay hindi ayon sa katotohanan. Ito'y sa dahilang hindi nila alam kung paano itinuturing ng Dios na matuwid ang isang tao. Nagsikap silang gumawa ng sariling pamamaraan sa halip na sundin nila ang pamamaraan ng Dios. Sapagkat hindi nila alam na si Cristo ang hanganan ng Kautusan, Dahil sa kanyang ginawa, ang lahat ng sumasampalataya sa kanya ay itinuturing ng Dios na matuwid. Ang Kaligatasan ay para sa lahat Ang taong sumusunod sa kautusan ay mabubuhay nang ayon sa kautusan. "Ang Salita ng Dios ay malapit sa Iyo; nasa bibig at puso mo." Sumampalataya ng buong puso, hindi mabibigo. Ang Panginoon y Panginoon ng lahat, at pinagpapala niya nang masagana ang lahat ng tumatawag sa kanya."Napakagandang pagmasdan ang pagdating ng mga nagdadala ng magandang balita." "Natagpuan ako ng taong hindi naghahanap sa akin, Ipinakilala ko ang aking sarili sa mga hindi nagtatanong tungkol sa akin." "Matagal na akong nagaantay a isang bansang matigas ang ulo at suwail."

Humility is the Truth James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. God is the supreme Truth, and humility is the truth --Teresa of Avila It's by prayer we anchor ourselves to reality. The only solution to a life of greed, despair, and constant conflict is to repent of our pride on exchange for God's grace.

Prayer: Loving God, thank You for the gift of life with You. Thank You that I don't need to be more than I am. Thank you that in You I find all that I need and more. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Pride gets in the way of true prayer by fooling us into thinking we know that solution and we know what's best for us. I have experienced God's freedom in humility by total surrender of my worries and anxieties to Him in prayer. Anticipating what He will do for His glory with joy and thankfulness in my heart. It's not mine, It's His purpose. So whatever it might be, I'll Praise Him!!! In Jesus' name!

Boundaries allow us to say yes to what matters Values, Mission, Calling, Priorities No- is to serve a bigger purpose.

Luke 10:38-42- "You are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

set the boundary of no so a bigger yes could unfold.

John 11 Jesus stayed for 2 more days before going to Lazarus. because Jesus waited, He performed the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead.

Say no with love. it's a conduit for God's purpose to enter the world.

LOVE IN ACTION Hebrews 13:16 Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

wellness check encourages. free to give, priceless to receive "continually offer a sacrifice of praise-the fruit of the lips that openly profess his name" Hebrew 13:15 We are commissioned by God. Worshiping Jesus isa a pleasure and privilege. We express true love for God when we love like Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to make us aware of the opportunities and empower us to love others well within our own families and beyond. through those ministry moments, we will be sharing through the powerful message of love in action. Pray.Care.Share. Forgive in advance.

Prayer: Dear Jesus, please help me worship You by expressing love for others through the things I say and do each day. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

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