School Stress

If you clicked on the link going to this blog, you're probably either one of those people who are stressed with school, and decided to stop and read this entry. (Not all, but you get the point) Haha.

Anyway, this month has been so hectic for a lot of students like me. It's the middle of the semester and everyone's soooo busy passing requirements, typing papers, doing homeworks, taking midterm exams and complaining about their "minor subjects na feeling MAJOR". (lol)

At one point, I felt tired physically, mentally and emotionally. Sometimes I would wake up and still feel tired... Even one of my friends said that I look really tired even if I tried my best not to show to other people my weariness.

A while ago during lunch time, I met with my Lifegroup. They're a group of girls who I meet with every Thursday to have Bible study or just simply hang out. ^^ I told our leader, a 5th year student, how tired I was especially because of my 3 major subjects. At that moment, I realized how I was relying on my own strength to continue having good grades.

I simply forgot that I couldn't actually do everything on my own... I kept on trying my best and stressing myself.

Main point: Rest and let God carry your burdens.

Rest. That was what I needed. Our leader even mentioned a verse from Matthew,

^"29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:29-30 (NIV)

I have to learn how to let go, and let God be the one to carry my work for me. I can't do it all alone for I'm nothing but just a person who has limitations. I have to trust God who is infinitely powerful that I'll get good grades through His grace. Yes, it's good to do our best as we still should, but not to the point that we'll "die" for it or risk our health.

God created rest, and we should honor it.

I really thank God for these people He gave me to remind me of His Word. ^^

Taken last July 2012

"The Bridge"

This video is sort of old, but I just felt like posting it. It's one of those videos our teachers let us watch when I was in High School.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."- John 3:16 (NIV)

What Faith Can Do

"I've seen dreams that move the mountain. Hope that doesn't ever end, even when the sky is falling. I've seen miracles just happen. Silent prayers get answered, broken hearts become brand new... That's what faith can do." ❤
- What Faith Can Do (Kutless)

I'm really loving this song that a friend of mine introduced to me last last week, and it was kind of like a "theme song" for what has been happening to me for the past few weeks.

I couldn't write everything down here of what happened to me, because it would be a bit long.. To make the story short: The impossible was made possible through Christ!

All of us have our hardships, difficulties, weaknesses and struggles in life. But, if we just stop looking at our circumstances/problems and fix our eyes on JESUS, He will do the impossible! Just HAVE FAITH, for it is what pleases Him. (Hebrews 11:6)

Faith says my God is bigger than my problems.
God is willing, and He is able!

Amazing week, amazing God! :>

Here's 2 different versions of the song if ever you want to hear it. It's really an encouraging song! ^^

What Faith Can Do - Kutless

What Faith Can Do - Jayesslee version

Sharing the Word

Today, my family and I went to the church launch of Victory City of San Fernando, Pampanga. My dad was invited by Pastor Luther Mancao since he knows that Pampanga is our province. I was really blessed to hear the preaching of Pastor Juray Mora about the church and at the same time happy for those who will be attending that new church. ^^ I just wish I took a few photos a while ago~


After the service, my dad told me a story about an encounter he had in the past with Jerome Gutierrez (not sure about the last name), the main/leading pastor of Victory City of San Fernando. During the time my dad was preaching on the streets with other believers, Jerome was part of those who laughed at my dad. And now, Jerome's a pastor! :> It's really amazing how God can work at the lives of people! ^^


My dad told me that when we take our time sharing the Word of God, it will not go to waste. (not the exact words) Sometimes, when we share to other people about God's Word, we may feel like there's no progress. People may persecute us, they may not listen at first, but at least a seed is being planted in their hearts. Let God be the one to make it grow. ^^ Never give up on reaching out to people, just as Christ never gave up on you.

We exist for two reasons: Honor God. Make disciples.

The Only Way

When people talk about religion, I would often hear the same line: "It's not about the religion, but the relationship with God." The statement is basically correct, but there's actually more than just saying that religion doesn't really matter.

The world defines the word "religion" simply as a set of spiritual beliefs. Usually, it is when a person belongs to a certain group of people who share and practice the same beliefs. Sometimes, we even get to ask a person, "What's your religion?" But instead of "religion", I believe the correct term for it is "denomination".


According to my dad (a 63-year old preacher/pastor), and from a source I found on the net, the word "religion" comes from the Latin word "ligare" which means "to bind, connect, or link together a human and a divine". Assuming that "re" is a prefix which means "again", we can conclude that the real meaning of religion is "to bind or link AGAIN".


So, what does this mean? What are we connecting or linking together again?


In the beginning, God once had a good relationship with man and woman; until one day, man sinned by disobeying God. The fall of man started when Adam and Eve ate the fruit from the forbidden tree (Genesis 3). Since then, God became distant to man.

During the Old Testament days, man has to give offerings in order to please God. Some books like Exodus and Leviticus contained instructions on how the sacred offerings should be delivered, such as: animals offered to God must be done by priests, grain offerings, and many more. This is used for the atonement of the people's sins.


But in the New Testament, God sent Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the atonement of our sins. He was declared the Lamb of God because He was the sacred offering or sacrifice in order for man to be reconciled with God again.

"The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" - John 1:29 (NIV)

Jesus Christ was the one who connected us to God. He is the way to the Father. Religion is to bind again to God. There is only one religion and that is JESUS CHRIST.

"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" - John 14:6 (NIV)

"Worthy is the Lamb seated on the throne! You are God in the Highest~"

#nowplaying In the Highest - Citipointe