He is jealous for me,
Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,
Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy.
When all of a sudden,
I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory,
And I realise just how beautiful You are,
And how great Your affections are for me.
And oh, how He loves us so,
Oh how He loves us,
How He loves us all
Yeah, He loves us,
Oh! how He loves us,
Oh! how He loves us,
Oh! how He loves.
Yeah, He loves us,
Oh! how He loves us,
Oh! how He loves us,
OH! how He loves.
We are His portion and He is our prize,
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes,
If grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.
So Heaven meets earth like a sloppy wet kiss,
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest,
I don’t have time to maintain these regrets,
When I think about, the way…
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Prayer Requests, Anyone?
Well I don't know who reads my blogs, but Hey Reader!
I'm trying to get a list of request going every night
So i remember who to pray for.
So just get back to me if you need prayers for anything (:
I'm trying to get a list of request going every night
So i remember who to pray for.
So just get back to me if you need prayers for anything (:
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Hit me hard God, Take me home.
Current song playing:
"Consuming Fire"
More Than Life album
By Hillsong
"Stir it UP in our hearts, Lord"
I've been fighting for that flame. I know God will forever remain in me, and I know I'll always have Him. But I've been waiting, YEARNING for that passionate flame once again. And as I listened to this song and as I prayed this song I really felt the Holy Spirit knocking. I lifted everything up to Him: my relationships with my family and my friends, my service, my life.
I'm letting go.
I don't need what the world may offer. It's all temporary. Kuya Marc asked me a couple nights ago what I would do if I had $1000. Hmmm... I really need an iPod. And then I thought. OH RLY?! another thing that can distract you from listening to Him. Cause I know when I had my iPod, my earphones were practically glued to my hears. Walking home, at home when I don't want to listen to anyone, before I slept. Yeah, it had some worship songs in there, but RARELY have I REALLY listened to God. And now I know there was a purpose to losing it in the first place. It's God telling me to let go of the DISTRACTIONS.
The world gets busier and busier. I mean, we have high speed internet, cell phones, airplanes. But we "never have enough time." No, I don't have time to go to church on Sundays. ARE YOU SERIOUS?! 1 Hour is all He asks. Actually, no. He wants more than that. He wants YOUR LIFE. That one hour is really for us. Our time to actually let go and lift everything up to Him. But He wants us every minute of every day, and we're too distracted to put some effort in our relationship with Him. We're too afraid of the truth. That to live means to actually leave everything behind and follow Him. That the PERFECT relationship can only be found with Him, not in our friends, family, bf/gf. That one step closer to true joy is letting go of bad habits and being born again.
Seek to understand and know our Maker. That's my goal.
And I pray you're courageous enough to do the same.
"Consuming Fire"
More Than Life album
By Hillsong
"Stir it UP in our hearts, Lord"
I've been fighting for that flame. I know God will forever remain in me, and I know I'll always have Him. But I've been waiting, YEARNING for that passionate flame once again. And as I listened to this song and as I prayed this song I really felt the Holy Spirit knocking. I lifted everything up to Him: my relationships with my family and my friends, my service, my life.
I'm letting go.
I don't need what the world may offer. It's all temporary. Kuya Marc asked me a couple nights ago what I would do if I had $1000. Hmmm... I really need an iPod. And then I thought. OH RLY?! another thing that can distract you from listening to Him. Cause I know when I had my iPod, my earphones were practically glued to my hears. Walking home, at home when I don't want to listen to anyone, before I slept. Yeah, it had some worship songs in there, but RARELY have I REALLY listened to God. And now I know there was a purpose to losing it in the first place. It's God telling me to let go of the DISTRACTIONS.
The world gets busier and busier. I mean, we have high speed internet, cell phones, airplanes. But we "never have enough time." No, I don't have time to go to church on Sundays. ARE YOU SERIOUS?! 1 Hour is all He asks. Actually, no. He wants more than that. He wants YOUR LIFE. That one hour is really for us. Our time to actually let go and lift everything up to Him. But He wants us every minute of every day, and we're too distracted to put some effort in our relationship with Him. We're too afraid of the truth. That to live means to actually leave everything behind and follow Him. That the PERFECT relationship can only be found with Him, not in our friends, family, bf/gf. That one step closer to true joy is letting go of bad habits and being born again.
Seek to understand and know our Maker. That's my goal.
And I pray you're courageous enough to do the same.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Take me to Arizona.
Take me to the blazing heat, I don't care. I mean, I'm already on fire.. for Him that is (;
OMG OMG OMG OMG! So today I found myself singing for Holy Family once again. Crazy, right? Well yeah, it was awesome serving with Matthew, David, Jeff, Jeremy, and Ryan! WHOO. I think I got all their names right. At first it was awkward, because we got through practice without even introducing one another. But when the priest, Fr. Marcial Juan, opened up with prayer, he reminded us that we are unified as a church. And to not be afraid like a family. So he said we had to introduce ourselves to one another when we exchanged the sign of peace. And I really felt God talking to all of us, but the band specifically. I think all awkwardness disappeared after we got to know everyone's name. Hahah. This is Fr.! & he's pretty darn awesome.
But yeah! just getting back to singing. I'm serious, today was the highlight of my week. I mentioned how badly I sought peace in the previous blog. Well guess what? I felt at peace. After recieving Jesus in communion and singing my little heart out for Him during Mass was absolutely AMAY-YAY-ZING. It's not that easy to explain with words, exactly what I felt. But I DID feel a sense of security. I don't want to let go of this fire. Nonononononoonono. And I'm gonna put more effort into this. I don't want to get lazy anymore. And I don't want my feelings to dictate my way of worshiping my God.
OMG OMG OMG OMG! So today I found myself singing for Holy Family once again. Crazy, right? Well yeah, it was awesome serving with Matthew, David, Jeff, Jeremy, and Ryan! WHOO. I think I got all their names right. At first it was awkward, because we got through practice without even introducing one another. But when the priest, Fr. Marcial Juan, opened up with prayer, he reminded us that we are unified as a church. And to not be afraid like a family. So he said we had to introduce ourselves to one another when we exchanged the sign of peace. And I really felt God talking to all of us, but the band specifically. I think all awkwardness disappeared after we got to know everyone's name. Hahah. This is Fr.! & he's pretty darn awesome.
But yeah! just getting back to singing. I'm serious, today was the highlight of my week. I mentioned how badly I sought peace in the previous blog. Well guess what? I felt at peace. After recieving Jesus in communion and singing my little heart out for Him during Mass was absolutely AMAY-YAY-ZING. It's not that easy to explain with words, exactly what I felt. But I DID feel a sense of security. I don't want to let go of this fire. Nonononononoonono. And I'm gonna put more effort into this. I don't want to get lazy anymore. And I don't want my feelings to dictate my way of worshiping my God.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Where it all began.
I had a discussion with my friend that made me reflect upon my Spiritual Status. And as I slowly started to recall what it was like to first meet Jesus, it inspired me to write this blog.
Why do I love my Lord and Savior soo much, that I choose to follow a path that few people dare to travel?
He captured my heart and I didn't even know it. It started with confession after how many years? Near the end of 7th grade, I went to confession with my mom and brothers. As I confessed every sin, I felt guilt and SHAME. But after confession, I felt lifted and that's when I made the resolve to better myself in at least one way: to stop cussing. I felt peace & it felt sooo GOOD. (:
About two years later, July 2006. I attended a retreat that played a big role in my choice to follow Christ. To be completely honest, I didn't know what was going on the first two days. Sure, I SEMI-listened to the talk's about God's love, salvation, etc. But before we were baptized with the Holy Spirit, I stood to accept a promise without knowing what I was committing myself to. When my discussion group facilitator placed her hands over me and prayed in tongues, I was waiting for something to happen. She prayed earnestly, passionately but STILL I felt nothing. When she finished I thought This was it? When I got back to my seat, however, I started tearing up, then crying.. then BAWLING but I DIDN'T KNOW WHY. My eyes were closed... one minute I was crying the next minute I'm in a field near a stream. Suddenly I was in a different dimension. It was sunny and I saw a light, and then feet. And I followed the light, and it was a man. I knew who it was, but I couldn't understand what was happening. The only thing He told me was Believe in Me, and you can do ANYTHING. I WAS AT PEACE. And I knew it was peace because of the transition back to tears. Haha. When it ended, I found myself in the middle of crying. (Looking back, I wondered if I looked funky or something while this was happening. haha) But after this INCIDENT (or whatever you want to call it), I decided to take a walk with faith. I needed to BELIEVE to experience new things. Y'knoww. God was just another person I learned about every Sunday, but I realized how REAL He was in my life and how much I wanted Him in my life!
Peace. I sought peace after that evening. I know I've forgotten what it's like to yearn for it, let alone feel it. And I realize how HUNGRY I really am. But yeah.. maybe I'll continue this on another blog.
Till later, then?
Why do I love my Lord and Savior soo much, that I choose to follow a path that few people dare to travel?
He captured my heart and I didn't even know it. It started with confession after how many years? Near the end of 7th grade, I went to confession with my mom and brothers. As I confessed every sin, I felt guilt and SHAME. But after confession, I felt lifted and that's when I made the resolve to better myself in at least one way: to stop cussing. I felt peace & it felt sooo GOOD. (:
About two years later, July 2006. I attended a retreat that played a big role in my choice to follow Christ. To be completely honest, I didn't know what was going on the first two days. Sure, I SEMI-listened to the talk's about God's love, salvation, etc. But before we were baptized with the Holy Spirit, I stood to accept a promise without knowing what I was committing myself to. When my discussion group facilitator placed her hands over me and prayed in tongues, I was waiting for something to happen. She prayed earnestly, passionately but STILL I felt nothing. When she finished I thought This was it? When I got back to my seat, however, I started tearing up, then crying.. then BAWLING but I DIDN'T KNOW WHY. My eyes were closed... one minute I was crying the next minute I'm in a field near a stream. Suddenly I was in a different dimension. It was sunny and I saw a light, and then feet. And I followed the light, and it was a man. I knew who it was, but I couldn't understand what was happening. The only thing He told me was Believe in Me, and you can do ANYTHING. I WAS AT PEACE. And I knew it was peace because of the transition back to tears. Haha. When it ended, I found myself in the middle of crying. (Looking back, I wondered if I looked funky or something while this was happening. haha) But after this INCIDENT (or whatever you want to call it), I decided to take a walk with faith. I needed to BELIEVE to experience new things. Y'knoww. God was just another person I learned about every Sunday, but I realized how REAL He was in my life and how much I wanted Him in my life!
Peace. I sought peace after that evening. I know I've forgotten what it's like to yearn for it, let alone feel it. And I realize how HUNGRY I really am. But yeah.. maybe I'll continue this on another blog.
Till later, then?
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