LOVE

These past couple of days has been...phenomenal. Some enjoyed it, others hated it but there was an overwhelming amount of people who shared their strong opinions regarding this matter.

I love people. I choose to love people. Period. No labels. That's how I see it. We are all equal. We are all fearfully and wonderfully made by our Great GOD. Yes, I am a CHRISTIAN. No, I do not judge nor condemn people because I don't want to nor do I have the right to do so. There are so many things that I am conservative about, but when it comes to this matter, I choose to be open minded about things. This world is so beautiful and amazingly made by our GREAT GOD. We all have a reason and a purpose on why we are here on this beautiful world--how sure are we that those people who choose a certain choice isn't right? And honestly, how different am I, a 25 year old girl who's obese different from a 25 year old man who's bi/gay? We all have labels and it is EXHAUSTING. Why can't we all be what we really are? CHILDREN OF GOD. If JESUS died for all of us, doesn't that mean that HE died for those who are in the LGBT community as well? Don't we have a merciful GOD whose love remains to this date to be unconditional?

How sure are we that these mighty men and women who are gay/straight/bi weren't created purposely for this reason--to break barriers of labels? Haven't you asked yourselves, why these individuals were created to be this strong despite all the judgement, teasing, bullying and persecution? They still choose to be happy because they can find joy in everything. Wait, doesn't JOY come from GOD?

I know that this blog post isn't something that everyone will agree on. Heck, I don't even know if people will give the time and day to read it. But what I will say is that I am Happy that everyone in the US has the right to LOVE.

For those who agreed. Thank you. For those who disagree. Thank you. Either way, I respect your opinion. So, THANK YOU.

First of all, no, I am not part of the LGBT community but I do have my share of family and friends who are. I have nothing but love and respect for their own choices in life and I am extremely grateful that GOD placed them in my life. I hate placing labels on anything--it's both frustrating and limiting.

I normally do not do this but based on the number of messages I received for the past couple of days. I guess I just have to state my opinion. I appreciate those who ASKED and did not Assume. Thank you for your messages. Please understand that I am NOT influenced by anyone. This has always been my stand ever since, it's just that no one really asked me of my opinion of the matter.

Do I encourage same sex marriage? --No.

Do I LOVE, Support Respect and Accept those who are in the LGBT community? --YES. DEFINITELY. 

Who am I to judge? :) We are all sinners to begin with and we are all sinners. Christ died for ALL of us, and we are ALL HIS CHILDREN. Why should we waste our time and energy bashing on what we believe in. Yes, it's fun to discuss certain things, but why do these beliefs and personal convictions lead to the end of friendships?

I did change my profile picture into the rainbow color, yes. I have my reasons. I changed it because:

a.) I am EXTREMELY BUBBLY and I think it does reflect my personality.

b.) I love the colors and I love rainbows!

c.) I LOVE, SUPPORT and ACCEPT every single person.

Again, who am I to judge? and how is hating and condemning people any different? Isn't that a sin as well? The truth is, there is no greater nor lesser sin. We are all equal. NO ONE IS BETTER THAN ANY ONE. I think the most important thing is that we do not offend nor hurt anyone.I have a few questions for whoever is reading this is:

1. Do homosexual couples hurt you in any way?

2. Do they hurt your way of living by being who they are?

3. Do they degrade you as an individual and diminish your worth?

--they why hate on them? Isn't judging an act of believing that you are better than others?

I posted this message on my FB page and I'll post it here as well.

LOVE is SO powerful. We all have MANY expressions of it that only those who are involved in it could understand. It's a wonderful and an unexplainable feeling because it is CHRIST who first loved us, I think it would be such a waste to place a label on this beautiful and powerful word.

LOVE and Hate are two of the most strongest feelings in life-- and I personally CHOOSE LOVE. Why? because LOVE CONQUERS ALL

*plus, the colors are pretty cute, don't you think? :) Stop the Sexism and act with LOVE. THAT is the most important thing of all. 

ECLIPSE

Okay, I should be sleeping because I have to get up at 3 o'clock in the morning to go to work tomorrow and it is now exaclty 10:14pm and here I am, hey, when an idea hits you, you just have to write it down. So, here goes...

this was the exact photo I saw on twitter, so, credits go to twitter and not me.

Most social media sites and basically everyone who isn't living under a rock are all buzzing about the latest Solar Eclipse that took place earlier this week ( March 20, 2015) and why wouldn't they? it is a big deal, an eclipse doesn't happen very often and for some, it might be a once in a lifetime opportunity, and according to experts, the next major solar eclipse will take place 11 years and 146 days from now, you can check it if you don't believe me, of course I've already done my homework on this matter. Anyway, as I was reading about random things on twitter, I stumbled upon the solar eclipse, and as I was mindlessly reading and looking at the photos, a thought hit me. This thought is something that I know came from our Heavenly Father, and yes, GOD is that awesome cause HE speaks and reveals himself through absolutely everything, including twitter posts. Specifically, in this case, HE spoke through the eclipse. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to witness this phenomenal event that took place in our world, maybe my mind was just spaced out or something I dunno, the point is, I didn't bother to care about the eclipse until now.

Of course, we all know what an eclipse looks like and what it means scientifically
An eclipse is defined by scientific experts as:

an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination.
An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer.

and as we all know an eclipse has two types:

The term eclipse is most often used to describe either a solar eclipse, when the Moon's shadow crosses the Earth's surface, or a lunar eclipse, when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. However, it can also refer to such events beyond the Earth–Moon system: for example, a planet moving into the shadow cast by one of its moons, a moon passing into the shadow cast by its host planet, or a moon passing into the shadow of another moon. A binary star system can also produce eclipses if the plane of the orbit of its constituent stars intersects the observer's position.

*THANK YOU GOOGLE :)

but for me, an eclipse has a different meaning, it goes beyond what science can ever explain. I am not saying that these definitions are not correct, however, the definition of an eclipse is much more deeper than this and it can be defined in just one word. HOPE. For me, this is what an eclipse signifies, HOPE. Sure, an eclipse is fascinating to witness and truly remarkable,and some would even describe that seeing an eclipse as a phenomenal type of experience because for one part, it is. I believe An Eclipse is a symbol of Hope.

An eclipse is not permanent.


Just like everything else in this world, everything changes because nothing is permanent. And according to Pippin's Corner of the Sky "Everything has its season, everything has its time" and this eclipse too shall pass. Yes, it can be quite freaky to see something so radiant being covered by something so dark, like all the light in the world just vanished and darkness took over--it's like when a person is going thru a rough time and all that person sees is darkness, like the light has been covered completely--and for some, this can be true, but it doesn't last. Again, NOTHING IS PERMANENT.So, this season of darkness shall come to an end in time-Hang in there, and hold on to HOPE. 

A person can only lead to depression or hopelessness if s/he loses HOPE. Never lose Hope no matter how tough a situation may be because God made you for a reason and for a purpose, you are meant to shine as bright as the sun, no one can ever diminish the radiant light that God has entrusted to you. You were meant to be the salt and light of this world, 

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
-Matthew 5:13-16

never let anything nor anyone steal that bright light from you. Protect it and nurture it like your own child as God has nurtured and cared for you all these years. Sometimes we get so caught up with how life hits us that we forget who we are in Christ--not because we meant for it to reach this point but because we easily get distracted of the pleasures of this world and we have to remember how sneaky the enemy will be. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. -Galatians 5:22-23

Protect your joy and all the fruits of the Holy Spirit, if you don't trust me, satan would do anything and take all the chances he could get just to steal everything he can from you before you least expect it. Be on guard and always cling to the Holy Spirit at ALL times. Remember, it is satan's duty to steal, kill and destroy.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. -John 10:10

NEVER ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN. You owe it to yourself.

Sure, life can get hard and restless at times, but this doesn't mean that what you are experiencing now is the same now and forever--no one is like that but our God who lives and is the same today and forever. He made you with a specific reason that only HE knows. He allows us to experience certain things not because HE wants to break us but because HE wants to build us into the mighty men and women that we were meant to be in the first place.  No one can ever hurt us.

“They shall not hurt or destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the  waters cover the sea.” -Isaiah 11:9 

God loves us too much to allow anything hurt us. He blesses us with an overwhelming amount of strength that HE reveals through these tough times. 

"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." -2 Corinthians 12:9

The problem with us human beings, we sometimes think that we can handle everything on our own because we are the children of God--this is taken into the wrong context, yes, this is true, we can endure everything, provided that we allow God to walk with us in every single step of this journey and this includes the good and the bad moments in our lives. When we're experiencing something great, REJOICE with and in God. Give this joy back to HIM. and if we're feeling restless and helpless, don't carry the burden alone, take all that and surrender it back to God. He wants that weight. HIS POWER IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS. Let HIM show you the true meaning of strength as HE refreshes you with HIS word and comforts you with HIS presence that when this season of eclipse comes to an end--you will be shining brighter than you have ever imagined and you may proudly be that banner of CHRIST by sharing how amazing God really is. God never gave up on us, so why should we be any different and give up on life? Let hope rise inside of you and allow grace to take hold of you--Remember that nothing is permanent and everything has a season and every season has a reason. It isn't our job to find out what that reason is, it is our duty to find our gift and allow God's grace to take over our lives as we use our God given gifts to fulfill our purpose.

Hope is one of God's wonderful gifts, never lose it, USE it :)

STAY BLESSED everyone!