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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…

[being-in-the-mom3nt]

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.

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Adobe Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts

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[iamjustagorl]

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 🩷)

[gracefortheday]

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!

[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

[jhunlopez]

supplementary confirmation received from Dgroup!

[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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[VLOG] Life Recently: DGroup Fellowship | Lyza Benedicto

[VLOG] Life Recently: DGroup Fellowship | Lyza Benedicto

This is life, recently. Sharing our recent DGroup Fellowship hosted by the Baltaos. We usually do a fellowship to catch up on life, eat good food, and make great memories — all by God’s Grace.  #DgroupFellowship #lyzawrites #LifeRecently Follow me: FB Page: https://facebook.com/LyzaWrites/ FB Budols: https://facebook.com/lyzabuys IG: https://www.instagram.com/_lyzabenedicto  Twitter:…

[iamryna]

02/13/2022 Bible Study (#dgroup ) via @zoom https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ6m_0xvrsMhY5i6bE7G6Tj1Ys8WwHZJhuoWmQ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[enchantedexcurse]

#God #blessed me with two great #men and a wonderful #churchfamily #fellowshipar quite a few ladies from my #dgroup at #church have helped us. And this man @claydios after I may talk about it for a bit. He eventually will help me with what I’m asking help to get done. That’s better than a lot of Women out there have and I am #thankful for him and my Asher and my church. But especially him. Because for once, a man wants to make me #happy because he #loves me! I love you Bryan! And I’m trying my best to do the same! https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYsejGJPHU/?utm_medium=tumblr