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! 

Crossroads

Before my mind starts to throw-up; let me share this poem that I wrote that pretty much sums it up:

http://sassyintrepid.blogspot.com/2014/02/crossroads.html

Feel free to visit this page, I also handle and manage it. All the works there are mine. It's just more on the artistic side of me, anyway, I know that it is indeed Valentine's Day or the day of Love as some people may call it, but this post is NOT about love at all. No, it is not about relationships, or love or romance-- nothing like that in this post, rather, this is something that most Singles, INCLUDING myself longs to have, and NO it is NOT a lifetime partner or a love life; but DIRECTION.

For the longest time, this is what I have been praying constantly for. DIRECTION. Yeah, it seems like a normal word that we all hear, but do we all realize the gravity of its meaning? Think about it, I don't mean to break the chain of what Singles normally obsess about which is being with someone, being in a relationship and getting married, that's fine, if that is for you, but before that season of your life comes, what have you been doing so far? Don't get me wrong, I am not against relationships, whatever. But, shout out to Singles out there, do you spend the same amount of time praying for God's direction in your life? In terms of your career? Have you really achieved EVERYTHING you wanted in life before praying for your lifetime partner? and more importantly, are you really ready for a relationship? For a commitment? or better yet, to settle down and have a family? The fact that you still have this want to be with someone just so you could feel contented, happy and fulfilled only indicates how unready and unstable you are. Sometimes we might think that we need to be with people in order to make the right decision or even to know how to pray properly for the things that we "want" --this is true, to a fault. There are times when we need to just distance ourselves from people that we may hear the real calling of God, that we may know how and what to pray for without the influence of others. I admit that I was one of the people who was influenced by others on what to pray for. It's sad but it's true, I used to pray for my partner because everyone was doing it, because there were influential people in my life who were doing it and advised me to do it. I thought that I was ready for a commitment, to be in a relationship because I was praying for my life partner, but while I was doing this, something just felt...OFF. I wasn't ready and I really didn't want to. It took me several years to realize that. To genuinely know that I am not ready to commit or submit to a man, not because I don't want to (that's partly the reason) but because there are still many things that I want to do with and in my life. I came to this epiphany when I got the healthy amount of DISTANCE from people and focused my everything on to God. He spoke with my soul. I realized that I don't really like to be with someone, I prefer to be alone, to have my thoughts to myself and be sold out to God. I am not saying that I have the gift of blessed singleness, but at this point of my life, being in a relationship is not my priority. There are still things that God wants me to do and fulfill and as of now, that is my priority--to fulfill HIS purpose for me. Remember that just because you are single, it does not mean that you cannot be happy, the truth is you do not need anyone to make you happy, you have a soul so beautifully crafted by our Creator, a soul that has been made whole and well, trust your soul, trust God and dwell in HIS presence; that is the only way to find true happiness and contentment.

There is nothing wrong with being alone. In fact, it is even healthier, you get to think for yourself, have your own thoughts and you have this wonderful opportunity of knowing yourself and reinventing yourself. Singleness is the wonderful season of possibilities, of turning dreams into realities, of doing what makes you happy, of enjoying life to the fullest, enjoying and exploring the wonderful world that God has created. Enjoy it. You get to make your own DECISION. Deciding and Standing firmly for what you believe in takes courage and bravery and these abilities only comes from GOD. I tell you, decisions won't be easy, in fact it is just one of the hardest thing to do in life, but once you make a decision, stick with it and of course, allow the Holy Spirit to guide you through it.

I suggest that you'd lessen the effort you're currently giving praying for your partner and redirect your attention in earnestly seeking God in leading you towards HIS will and direction for your life. I mean, ENJOY life being single. Travel, make lots of song covers, go to the beach, heck, go to Paris for crying out loud! Explore and Experience. Let GOD fulfill HIS promises for you, focus on your career, buy the cars you want, the outfits that you want, go star gazing, go for a picnic. ENJOY your life, Stop holding yourself captive to finding "The One". Life is not meant to be lived like that, what, you think that when "The One" comes, you'll be living Happily Ever After? of course not! that doesnt even exist. SINGLEHOOD is the BEST time to know yourself, know the things you want and DO the things you want, Allow GOD to lead you in fulfilling HIS purpose for your life, be a BLESSING to other people, go on Mission Trips, Go mountain climbing, hiking, sky diving--Do all the things that you want to do because this is YOUR time, the season where you are free to discover who you really are and who you want to be. The season when GOD's voice would constantly remind you to trust HIM as you go through different crossroads in life. Pray for HIS direction and seek HIS attention.

DIRECTION. This is something that every person needs, direction. Well, who can best direct us to our purpose and plan but God. Allow HIM to direct us on where to go and what to do. He knows what HE is doing. The funny thing about society and media's picture of Singleness is desperation, and the worst part, we succumb to that picture that society painted and tampered for us. We become so obsessed with being with someone that it more often than not leads to brokeness and destruction rather than the opposite which is peace and contentment. Think about it, when we're single, we can do whatever we want, we have no commitments, and that is one of the BEST feelings ever in my opinion because there is NOTHING holding us back. So for those serial daters, get your crap together first, you do not need anyone to fill the void in your heart, you have to find your inner peace and learn to love yourself. Feel and BE whole. You should stop looking for your better half because you do not need someone who's half anyway, you should work on making yourself whole to attract another whole person to grow together. Now is the time to figure out what you want to do with your life. Stop rushing into relationships and dating. It isnt healthy and it is VERY MUCH OKAY TO BE SINGLE. ENJOY IT while it lasts.

Now, for those who are still struggling from being a serial dater, dont panic. It isnt too late to change that, nothing is written in stone, there is always room for new beginnings, clean slates, and start overs. 

This Valentines Day, make it different. Instead of moping and feeling sorry for yourself because you don't have anyone with you, who cares? Stop conforming into society and enjoy this season. Love the people around you. 

"You make known to me the path of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence,with eternal pleasures at your right hand." -Psalm 16:11

UNFORGETTABLE *from my old blog

hey Bloggers,

      Wow. Where do I start? I just had the highlight of my life. Yes, in my twenty-two years of existence here on earth, I can say that I already had the BEST DAY of my LIFE. No exaggerations, I had it. Really, it could not have been better than that. As I am writing this blog, a LOT of things are rushing into my mind right now, I just wish that I could remember every detail right. As in every detail, I wish I could tell you everything, but unfortunately I can't. But this is my promise, I WILL tell you everything I CAN. :)

     Okay, here goes. Exactly six days ago, I had the BEST day of my life, I mean the joy that I felt that day is apparently still so evident. Everyone says I look and seem to be different, and you know what? I do feel different, Different in the BEST way possible. Sure, I've always been this bubbly, quirky, child-like, cheerful and energetic type of person; but now? I feel like despite this cheerful personality of mine, I'm no longer happy, I'm now joyful. What's the difference? Being happy is based on certain happenings (thus the word 'happy' was born) Being joyful is having this positive outlook despite of the happenings around you, it's this certain GREAT FEELING you have when you wake up in the morning which lasts until you go back to bed that same day and you feel exactly the same way as you feel so refreshed the next day, that's what I have now and I feel extremely BLESSED to have this. I really want everyone to feel this way, to have this feeling, everyone CAN. 

     I just had the most incredible adventure; a journey not to the past, but instead a journey to what lies ahead. Not necessarily in the future, but what comes after that. This may sound weird to others, but they say that to be a good writer, you have to write what you know, and throughout my adventure in life, I have learned, seen and experienced a lot of things, and this, what I am about to write is what I know...

     During an event, we were given a chance to have an encounter with God; a LOT had their different testimonies and stories to share with their encounter and meeting with GOD and as each person shared I told myself, I want that... We were told that we could all experience that, as long as we would have FAITH. TRUSTING GOD that what HE shows us is real, removing the deceptions coming from the enemy and just believing that it is GOD who is speaking... Have FAITH, that is the number one key to get into HIS KINGDOM. 

    As I closed my eyes, I prepared myself to whatever GOD has set out for me, I suddenly felt the spirit of fear and doubt slowly creeping inside me; attempting to stop my Worship to God. 

"Father, take all these doubts and fears away and just take me with you. God I'm ready" I thought

  I focused my everything to HIM, as in my absolute everything; eyes, hands, feet, mind, and heart as I softly whispered... 

"God, just take me with you, please."

I suddenly felt different, somewhat at peace and at ease, a certain level of comfort which is unlike any other, I was so in awe of everything that I felt like crying again, 

"Father, please, send your angel; my angel and take me to where You are" I told Him. 

Everyone fell silent, as did I, no noise, no sound, no music, nothing. I continued to focus my everything to HIM, finally ready, I tightened my grip on my bible, my eyes still shut. Quiet. Silence. Relaxed. Comfort. 

"God, I am ready, take me with you, now na" I said 

   I still felt comforted, extremely relaxed and at peace. Like nothing can ever go wrong, I just continued to think of HIM, then suddenly, I felt this cool touch on my upper left shoulder, is this it? I thought, then I felt this comforting breeze pass through and the cool touch on my upper left shoulder was slowly sliding down to my left arm okay, this must be it. I told myself, but I heard no one speaking, so I just waited. I didn't want to get distracted by anything. Then I somehow felt someone beside me, this light feeling continued to increase.... it was a presence so pure and filled with gladness, an unexplainable presence, someone was beside me, someone was resting their hand on my arm, on my left arm, someone was there to fetch me and take me where I wanted to go for a long time. I felt that perfect mixture of both excitement and anxiety

"GAME?" she said. It was a woman's voice, her voice was so soft yet firm, she sounded light and friendly. Her voice was like a drop of honey tickling your ear; her voice sounded somewhat familiar, I still kept my eyes closed, so without seeing anything or knowing who she was, I somehow knew that I could trust her, so with no questions asked, I nodded. 

  The moment I nodded, I suddenly saw this white white WHITE light, and there she was, a woman in white covered with so much beauty. Her skin was glowing with radiance, fair, but not scary or freakishly white. She was so beautiful, mestiza as others may describe the features that she had. Her hair was flowing with the perfect mixture of platinum blonde and beach blonde, a color I could not even find in any hollywood celebrities, it was like blonde but at the same time it's not, it's the type of color that I haven't seen before, it was perfect and neat with a white band attached to her forehead; her eyes were so nice; her lashes were long and in perfect curl-thick lashes but it suited her so well, and underneath that are her deep and expressive brown eyes. Her lips were shaped so perfectly with a hint of pink. The simplicity of her beauty are the exact same things that made her extravagantly and breath-takingly beautiful. Next thing I knew, everything was white. As in WHITE. There was this blinding white light and I was in this WHITE room. A white place, I have no idea why, since it was my first time to get there, I was of course expecting to see the things that these people shared and I was expecting to see my idea of Heaven, the Golden gates, the Golden Stair-case,  Angels with Trumpets to celebrate an arrival of the soul, Clouds--what we usually expect to see, but no, I did not see any of those, nothing but white. I was not disappointed or anything, I was just expecting, I dunno. I guess you really don't know what to expect when you get there. All I know is that everything was radiantly WHITE. Maybe because it is my favorite color? I dunno, I didn't ask; She was still with me in this white place, she was smiling, somehow I knew that I could trust her, she is my angel; the angel that God has sent to fetch me here on earth. Upon realizing that, she smiled at me and gave me a verse. She said that verse three times till I nodded. I suddenly remembered one of the Pastors saying that we can ask our angel's name when they fetch us.

"What's your name" I asked. She smiled at me again and giggled. Her giggle was just as sweet and innocent as a baby's first laugh. She of course answered my question and told me her name, I'm not sure if I can spell it correctly because of course I am just basing this on phonetics. 

She then lightly placed her hand on my shoulder and lead me towards a door in this white room. As the shining white door drew nearer and nearer, I couldn't help but look around-everything was still white, Radiant White (if there were such a color with that description) the thing is, I know the color white, I've seen the color white, I've chosen the color white as my favorite color but this white place was different,. It wasn't off-white, pearly white or pinkish-white, no. It was Radiant White -Heavenly, Holy, Pure, Glorified White. It was glowing with so much beauty. It was the most perfect shade of white that I've ever seen. As we were reaching the door, no one was speaking, though I felt her holding me the entire time, a few inches left from the door, I began to notice it looked and how much it stood out. It was shining, glowing- a perfect description of it is from the disney song "a whole new world" the door was "shining, shimmering, splendid" It was so HOLY that I felt so UNWORTHY going near it, not to mention touching it. I looked at her again, and she just responded with a smile and I as usual said nothing, not a moment later, the door opened, I actually do not know why but for some reason, I knew that this door was being opened by someone whom I have been waiting for my whole life, as it continued to opened; I saw HIM, in perfect, glowing and illuminating white robes-smiling, Yes, He was smiling at me. Though I was not able to see HIS face, probably because HE's just so GLORIOUS but I knew He was smiling, I knew how His smile looked like. His smile was perfect, filled with so much joy and LOVE. He had that perfect smile that everyone longs to see and have. He then extended His arm to the side as if welcoming and inviting me to come it. I immediately locked my eyes onto His hand as He gestured His invitation-It was perfect-HIS HAND WAS PERFECT. no scars, no calluses, no wounds, no holes, not even a shed of pain nor a hint of sin. PERFECT. Yes, our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST opened the door for me. It was HIM. And honestly, how I wished I could have asked to see HIS face, HIS eyes that I could've described HIM in detail, but without seeing His full features, I was contented. His beaming presence was just so much more than enough for me. Weird, right? I've seen HIM but I haven't seen Him. Again, I am just writing what I know. I, then responded to HIS gesture by taking a few steps forward into the place where HE is at. and Oh. My. Goodness! I walking into the most MAGNIFICENT garden  ever. Each splash of color in the garden was so vibrantly alive! It was like the color of everything there has reached their highest level of pure intensity. There were bush-like plants with royal-purple flowers. Flowers that I haven't even seen before but LOVED the moment I saw them. I have no idea what it's called but I now consider it my favorite flower. The grass were extremely green and just like what others have seen, they are just one-inch high from the ground; the butterflies were everywhere each has it's own distinct combination of colors-all flying joyfully in the garden, the waterfalls, (yep, waterfalls in this garden) are so high and glorious colored in electric blue waters; the mist coming from the ends of the falls filled the river which generates that certain scent of freshness. The trees were so tall and so much alive, they had the familiar gleaming mint-like crisp aroma with the beauty of peace in them. As Jesus and I walked through the garden, I felt the trees bowing to HIM, All creation bowing down to our LORD. It was such a surreal feeling! HOW AWESOME IS THAT?!? I felt the calm breeze of Heaven passing through my skin, I was HOME. The real definition of HOME. Everyone and everything was just so perfect. 

*this photo was done by Alkiane Kramarik whom GOD has spoken to. I was stunned to see this photo painted by her, this is EXACTLY what I saw. EXACTLY. 

   I don't know how it happened, but I was with my angel again, I asked her a few questions about being in the arms of our God for eternity, how they just gladly worshiped HIM all day and I actually found out that she was one of those angels who plays and sings for HIM. We ended up sitting on the grass, singing praises and worship songs for HIM. It was so great because that is exactly how I felt like doing in those moments, singing songs for HIM. Praising HIM. Then as she continuously played her platinum gold guitar, she played a melody so pure and holy that I just remained silent as she played. The harmony/sound on the guitar that she played was something I haven't heard before, the sound was so angelic, so perfect, every note she played blended and fitted each note perfectly. It was brilliantly played, better than all the best music here on earth, nothing can ever top that melody. How I wished I could play the guitar as well as her, or maybe just maybe attempt to mimic the song that she played, it was worship and truly, the melody that she played was GLORIFYING HIS GREATNESS! It was another WOW moment in Paradise. Honestly, I wished I could play the guitar that elaborate and perfect, she then nodded and gestured to the right, and I saw Jesus approaching us, my angel was gone as Jesus drew nearer towards me, He offered HIS hand which I gladfully took and we were at the white door again, I suddenly had this feeling that it was time to go, that my time here in Heaven was about to end. He then looked at me as I raised my head and looked at HIM as well, He told me the verse that my angel told me during the first part of my journey here, He then talked to me, He explained the mission that He has for me and the tasks that HE wants me to do, I of course, nodded, I did not say anything, Jesus Himself was speaking to me, telling me my purpose and what He wants me to do for Him. His voice was perfect, deep, calm and sincere. A voice pure, holy and manly. I felt that it was again about to end, it was coming near, He again gave me the verse, I nodded, but this time, I asked Him

"Wait, what am I suppose to do with this? Read it? Spread it? Write about it?" I was curious, I did not really know what to do with it, it wasn't quite clear to me

He then gave me a smirk, I could feel the corners of His lips curl up before answering in His deep, calm and velvet voice...

"Meditate on it" he calmly answered.

"So, I'll get to see you again?" I asked.

He flashed His smile, All Glory and Beauty showing

"Of course." He firmly answered

The moment He said that, I felt my heart jump with gladness, this isn't the last time, I'll still see Him. I will see HIM again. I was just so happy, Of course, it was more than assurance. it wasn't just a simple YES, though that would have sufficed but He said Of course, now, that statement itself is filled with so much promise. And knowing how and who He is, He never goes back on His promises. I am just so happy because I'll get to see Him again, face to face, standing before Him. I can't wait.

As I was about to leave, I could not help but ask Him one more thing...

"Can't I just stay here with You forever?" I immediately asked

He looked at me, not with shock, or anger or anything negative, instead, it was the opposite. He looked at me with such ease, so much calmness, so much gentleness, so much LOVE. I could feel the light and comfort weight of His stare even if I could not see His face, He had this way of comforting me and calming me down, I just felt so at peace in HIS presence. He smiled at me again, a smile filled with Love and just thinking about it, looking back at that moment, reminiscing each and every detail of that moment; how He made me feel so loved, so thankful that someone as kind, compassionate, caring, and loving as He is loves me.

He raised His hand, lightly and softly placed it on my head, brushed my hair with His fingers, I felt as each strand of my hair passed between each of His fingers as He then tucked it behind my ear and gently said

"Yes"  He paused. I waited for another second

"But not yet. You still have my mission for you, remember?" He smiled at me again, still with that pure and genuine smile and I felt so silly to have asked that because He did give me an assignment. I nodded, He tapped my shoulder twice.

Next thing I knew, I was back in the room, with my companions. I was back here on earth. I had the feeling of longing more of HIM beginning to escalate. Wait, I thought. God take me back. Most definitely I wanted more and more of HIM. More of His smile, His peace, His comfort, His touch, His presence; But of course, just like what He reminded me, I still have my mission to fulfill. I still have a purpose. I am just so delighted to be given a chance to see Him and I know that this won't be the end. I will see Him again, He promised it. I'll' see HIM again, I don't know when or how, but I will. Dwelling in HIS presence is a feeling that goes BEYOND WORDS. It's beyond contentment and beyond satisfaction. That's how HE made me feel, How HE makes me feel.

It's weird because you'd think that when you meet Him and get there, You'd be asking a lot of questions, but no, once you're standing before Him, all you have is contentment. I really hope and pray that everyone would experience this, standing before Him and being with Him. A Blessed Journey. It's never too late, you'll get your chance to see Him. It's an encounter that changes your perspective about things, about everything. I love God, I know God, I know what Christ did for me, but after my encounter with Him, I can say that I now know what it is like to FALL IN LOVE, be IN LOVE and BE LOVED. That's what has happened to me, I have fallen deeply, madly and truly in love with GOD. I now have this standard of what it feels like to be in love with someone, just the way He looked at me expressed what LOVE really is. I have fallen for HIM. and this time, it has hit me. BIG TIME. He has also revealed so many things to me, which actually fills my heart with so much excitement. But for now, Let's just wait. Excitedly waiting for next time, HE did say "Not YET"  :)

Stay BLESSED

Ricochet

"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy&find grace to help us in our time of need."-Hebrews 4:16

  In moments when we feel like crying, heavily burdened&alone, call on to God. Most of the time, we think that what we need is someone to talk to so we could feel somewhat lighter/better, today, God reminded me that all we really need to do is pray.GOD should be our number one priority, our number one partner in anything&everything. So, PRAY.

   Sometimes we have this weird concept about prayer should be done during our quiet time or at church.No, we can talk to HIM any time.During His time on earth, Jesus prayed. He entrusted everything to God through prayer, even His reputation&life. We can do the same. We don't have to explain all the problems to Him; we can just give them to Him&ask Him to take care of everything.No need for a flowery prayer,Just have confidence in simple, believing prayer. Look at Paul's instructions in Philippians 4:6-7 (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.). Instead of worrying, simply pray&ask God for help when you find yourself in a difficult situation.God is faithful,that's one of His major characteristics.

   So trust Him totally& completely. Any time;any day, just pray :) Enjoy the throne of Grace!

Stay BLESSED :)

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Filter

     As I was feeling condemned by sin and by the master of condemnation himself, Satan. God spoke to me. So strongly in HIS firm and secure voice. He spoke despite my sin, despite my filth, despite me hurting Him...again. He still spoke to me and comforted me.
    Truly, no one can ever measure the greatness and love of our God for us. He spoke to me through a vision. Friends, this just does not apply to me, Our Perfect Father has no favorites, and just like everything and everyone else, I have a purpose and a duty in delight to fullfill. As I was begging for HIS forgiveness, I felt this touch of comfort, of love. But at the same time, thoughts, negative thoughts entered my mind saying:

"How could anyone love you? You're filthy and so unworthy. You will never be forgiven"

   I admit, I was hurt, affected by these words. I questioned myself, I questioned my identity. I was so close to tears. I REALLY thought that I was gonna lose it, but then, He spoke. I was sure of HIS voice and His presence.

   My child. My princess. He said. So lovingly. So gentle and comforting. I couldn't help but close my eyes. Next thing I knew, Jesus was in front of me. Cupping my face in HIS hands.

I'm sorry. I'm so so sorry. I'm not worthy. I sinned again. I failed you. - I began rambling.

Then, He gently placed HIS bleeding hand on my chest. Just above my heart. He looked at me with eyes of love. Without any shed of judgement.

   It doesn't matter. I'm here. That's why I'm here, to save you. To heal you. My blood is for you.

   Right then, that heavy guilt and filth that I felt was gone. Gone completely. He reminded me that every single negative thought that I had did not come from Him. It was a lure of deception. A lie to steal my identity in Christ.

   Friends, I am writing this to share God's goodness and to encourage you to earnestly ask for wisdom from God. To filter what comes from God and what doesn't. Remember that the greatest deception comes when a great revelation is involved. You know what? Praise God for wisdom! Praise God for HIS still small and powerful voice! Without Him, I would not know what I'd be thinking of right now. THANK YOU FATHER! YOU ARE GREAT!
   
He also asked me to share HIS word:

"My heart, O God is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. Awake,my soul! Awake harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn" -Psalm57:7-8

Awaken PRAISE. Know how to filter

Let's live for Him, with Him and In HIM!

Have a great weekend friends! Stay BLESSED!

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Grace

    It's funny how the enemy uses his greatest temptation on our most vulnerable stage.
    There are more than a few moments in my life when this happened. Tempation that leads to disappointment and results to discouragement. Hey, it happens. More often than we think. The truth is, discouragement and disappointment doesn't have to be huge to be noticed. It does not only come in a mellow dramatic-soap opera type of scene in our lives to be considered as a "scene". Little disappointments can lead to major discouragement too. Like unintentionally raising your voice to your sibling, schoolmate, officemate, family member. Sure, you may or may not notice the 'sin' at first, but the moment you've done it, you then realize that you've done something wrong. I find myself in this situation all the time. And how do I respond? I top it off by commiting another sin, I blame myself and, then again, give in to the chief accuser's greatest lie; condemnation.
    The truth as we all know is that NOBODY is perfect. Our Father God has recently revealed one the most comforting and greatest truth of all, we need Him. Always. All the time. In EVERY moment of our lives. God recently pointed out something so mind-blowing which is why I had to write this down; as I was begging and asking for forgiveness about my previous disappointment, He, as always comforted me and finally said...

"My child,Why are you so surprised? I am here, you need me"

   That statement alone blew my mind. Yes, why am I so surpised that I sinned when the fact of the matter is, I am a sinner. That is the main reason why we need Jesus. Now, don't start twisting my words around, just because we are sinners, it does NOT give us the lisence to sin and indulge into all ungodly acts. Can you imagine how chaotic this world would be if that was the case? The point is, we are sinners, which is why we need a Savior. This is where Grace and Wisdom comes in. God gifted us with Mercy, Grace and Forgiveness that we would never feel and be  condemned. Jesus died on the cross for all of us so that we would never be held prisoners of sin, instead, be FREE in Christ.
   The main point is, NEVER blame yourself to the point of altering your identity in Christ. We, my friends are all reflectors of Christ not Satan. Our identity is free in Christ. Never allow Satan to keep you captive by reminding you about your past. The old has gone.
"I have been crucified with Christ and I longer live, but Christ lives in me" -Galatians 2:20

"The old has gone and the new has come" -2Corinthians5:17b

   The past is called the past for a reason. It's done and finished. Our past can never hurt us unless we allow it to. Be assured that Satan will do everything he can to remind us of our past and keep us condemned in the sin that we've done. Don't allow it. Our past is  just a part of us, but our past does Not define us. Christ defines us. We are who we are in Christ. We are sinners with a Savior. No more disappointment, discouragement and depression. I'm not saying that we will never feel these three things anymore, it will still come once in a while because the devious serpent never stops, but try to use that discouragement as an encouragement instead. God has granted us authority overall the earth, now, use that authority to change perspectives. Instead of focusing on problems and getting discouraged, focus on God and meditate on His promises instead. Life might get you down, but it doesn't have to stay that way. When disappointment comes, try using it as a stepping-stone to better things. Choose to face disappointment at its onset by meditating on God's ways. Ask for His Grace and He will defeat disappointment.

    Life can be discouraging sometimes but God's Word is always encouraging, overcome the discouragement by seeking HIM.

"I meditate on your percepts and consider Your ways" -Psalm119:15

Stay BLESSED.

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Baggage

   I have been convicted, reminded and BLESSED by this video. Truly God speaks in everything, everyone and in every way. HE IS LIMITLESS

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Reminder

   As I was slowly taking a step into the enemy's trap. My ever faithful companion, His Holy Spirit lead me to Joyce Meyer's posts. I then had this huge "Eureka" moment from God. Now, this is HIS real message :)
It's so perfect and so timely! Thank You Father!! All glory to YOU! And of course, HIS word never fails! Philippians4:4

  Friends, there is no room for condemnation or depression in our lives for God has overcome the world and we are all renewed and refreshed through Christ. Nothing and  No One can ever separate us from God. We belong to Him. (Isaiah43) Always go back to His word and His truth. We have been set free the moment that Christ paid our debt on the cross. HE lives IN us now and that will never change.

  Resist the Devil and Rejoice in the Lord

Depression is defined in part as "a hollow; being in a low state; a state of sadness; dejection." The real cause of depression is not where we are, but our attitude about where we find ourselves. That's why the devil wants to make you feel like you're worthless and rejected.

But if you don't let the devil impress you with what he does, then he can't oppress you; and if he can't oppress you, then he can't depress you.

I think one of the best ways to resist the devil and achieve victory over depression is to let the Holy Spirit lead you into a time of rejoicing. The enemy wants you to look at the negative and have a pity party, but the Holy Spirit wants you to look at the positive and just have a party!

Philippians 4:4 says to "rejoice in the Lord always." When we're focused on God, rejoicing in Him, depression has no place in us. So the next time the enemy tries to make you feel low or sad, choose to rejoice in the Lord!

Prayer Starter: God, You are wonderful and amazing, which is why I can rejoice in You always. Depression has no place in my life because I am filled with You!

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Assurance

"Now FAITH is CONFIDENCE in what we hope for, and ASSURANCE about what we do not see" -Hebrews 11:1

    I woke up today, light headed, dizzy, nauseous. It is a feeling that I have felt before. An unpleasant feeling for sure, but I made one of the biggest mistakes, instead of asking for healing, I just rushed into the day. I had work, I had to prepare, I had to make breakfast, I had so much to accomplish today, but I neglected ONE of the most important things to do before anything else. I did not spare any time to stop everything and pray. 
   As my day began, I was preparing for work, in a rush, still feeling all these unpleasant feelings. I suddenly had this head rush, this throbbing pumping pain on the right side of my head. Not good I thought. But still considering and thinking I'm fine, I can do this I still continued prepping for work. Before leaving I decided to take my blood pressure cause I can feel the unwanted physical feelings escalating into something worse, and lo and behold. My bp shot up to 180/120. Thinking and considering the huge factor that I might have made a mistake while taking my bp, I took it again. Same result. I started to feel the panic. My heart began racing, I felt like I was going to pass out. I stood up and started pacing. I didn't want to sit down because the more I tried to calm myself and rest, the more nauseous I felt, I drank lots and lots and LOTS of water, ate banana just calm myself down. It was shocking. Everyone was asleep here at home and I didn't want to wake anyone up at 4:00 in the morning. I'll be honest, I felt scared. Scared of what could happen, Scared of what might happen. Finally, I sat down, and did that ONE thing that I should have started my day with. I prayed, I worshiped my Father, I called on to HIM and asked for HIS healing and HIS comfort. And of course, as always, He answered my prayer. He comforted me like no one else could and HE assured me that HE is with me through HIS word:
'This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.' -Haggai 2:5 
   The moment I read HIS word, all the anxiety in me faded. All my fears and worries, gone. He reminded me that HIS Spirit with me and that I should have called unto HIM since the very beginning. Now, my bp has dropped down to 160/100. It is still quite high, but it is better than what I had this morning. I feel a little better now, but rest is still much needed. Sure I was not able to come to work, sure I did call in sick but at least, I have HIS word in me. I don't know what will happen next, I still have a LOT of things to accomplish, but you know what, I am not worried. He made a promise and I know that HE will keep that promise 

First Post

      At last I have created a blog that truly expresses HIM in me. I am a worship blogger. A worship writer. Though this may sound weird because we've heard about worship leaders, worship intercessors but no one has been called a worship writer. This is one of HIS many many revelations to me. 
     As I get to know my Father every day, HE reveals more of who HE created me to be. The more I discover things about HIM, the more clearer He becomes in me. I see worship as a lifestyle and not just a ministry. I do not want to limit GOD's capabilities when it comes to HIS leading, anointing and ministry. Normally, when we hear the term worship, we think of it as a ministry, or we think of songs, or people who are gifted in music. Yes, that is part of worship. But work with me here. Try seeing worship as a lifestyle wherein we can magnify HIS greatness and GLORIFY HIS name through our actions. Worship is about living a life passionate for GOD. It is an overflow of the passion that HE has given us all. This can be through speaking, smiling, singing, dancing, acting, writing, calculating, designing, --whatever. GOD has placed a certain and specific talent in each of us. This talent is uniquely yours, own it. It is HIS gift to you specifically wherein HE has planned, molded and thought of this talent for you (I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful,I know that full well. -Psalm 139:14) that is in tuned in our hearts in which is linked into HIS. Why? That we may use this passion in glorifying HIS greatness. I strongl y believe that everything has a reason and everyone has a purpose. If there is something that you are so undeniably passionate about, but are too afraid to admit it because you have this fear that it might not be accepted by others, by friend, I know that this is GOD's way of telling you to embrace that passion. Embrace and own it. It is GOD's gift to you. Sure, your talent and passion may be peculiar to what society dictates, so what? You understand it, and GOD knows it, isn't that enough? Remember that your passion is a manifestation of HIS identity in you. We are all created in different ways and with individual purposes "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone." - 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 
       Now, isn't that awesome? Friends, if there is anything that OUR FATHER has recently revealed to is, it is that HE created us with individual purposes but with one goal, to GLORIFY HIS NAME. And what is the best way to glorify HIS name? Reflect HIS glory. How? Worship.