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Since we stepped into ministry, we have encountered countless surprises. This weekend's encounter is one.


Untamed Waves. During the baptism, we were slapped by the biggest waves than what we can't almost handle. Seventeen eagerlz said yes to the prophetic gesture of being released into ministry. And it was a perfect time to illustrate a Biblical truth. We wanted to experience Biblical moments... Ha!


Unknowingly Intruded. The least we expected was theft. Cellphones, wallets, napsacks. We were imparting, receiving, renouncing, celebrating--and the devil got his way. Whew! Blessings and freedom overtook anyway. Soli Deo gloria!


Unrelenting Perseverance. I missed Kabacan today for health concerns that should have kept me rested. Nonetheless, God has orchestrated ways of letting me minister. Preaching at Matina was a perfect testimony of God's strength that allow me to:
•receive His calling
•carry His presence
•release His power


Strength... It is a necessity to unpredictable ministry--that His Name be completely glorified!


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Just a short note to paste a moment:

I was sleepless for a cause. And mornings never fail to usher in delights to a heart prone of melting. I feel healthier. Who wouldn't be? I feel like I have created a mark on a 5-yo pastor's kid who's living across miles from a different country. Ministry is for all ages. So dear self, accelerate sa hataw mode!




Trivia: Both Blessy's have the same birthday--a day prior to mine.


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I woke up feeling all-too-princess-y today. (Mind you, green tea is effective!) As Monday's keep all of us busy, mine usually starts at 3AM to beat the 8AM deadline of my work week. But this morning, I opted to sleep well and sleep deep. Good for me, I surmise. I need all the rest in the world while half of me thinks that I need all the work that I can be opportuned with. Three-months and a half to go.


Smitten.


Here is another week that gets me caught up in all things and icons that are kingdom-ly. First off, Kabacan ministry will commence on Saturday--and I will be there (woohoo!); Merje, Mayee, Ilyn and I are conceiving mode of Samal ministry; while Langga is getting Mati ready for invasion; I have three klosels (mine, Langga's, and Blessy's) to hold this week; and I should be finalizing the vintage chair that I wanted to get. I have never felt so near to doing the kingdom-agenda and so close to being the Church--the Bride of Christ--until I am here--getting ready to be wed.


(I need to start a different blog).

Working at home has changed much of my laagan nature. Practically, I have become notorious for online shopping of almost all sorts--cell phone, shirts, Havaianas slippers, watch, and even a vintage telephone from the US. To note, I could attest that the adventurous spirit is still much alive in me. I find it fun browsing catalogs, reading reviews, sending PM's, bidding and winning--to say the least. And the willies that a pending order (in its flight to her new owner) utterly takes the life of me to highest spirits.

I am fun. I proclaim.

Today, guess what. I am in another spontaneous shopping of black-white-gray corporate tops--the only way I know how to dress my petite self. I got across this album of tailored blouses--they are so laid back, they are so me! I can't help but blush in delight--they are just around 500-700 Php at their elegance. (So there, I dropped the prices! Haha, I am really conscious on the way I spend. Proverbs say we will be accounted for the way we spend our money).

So, why am I spilling all my randomness early this morning? Well, I can't pick my top likes. I might as well click my time away until I can decide. *toodles*

While preparing for the program for next week's Youth Reload, I came across this Justin Bieber video. He was younger then; obviously having passion for the Lord. And I thought, What if, in his concerts, he suddenly leads people to worship and calls for an altar?

Sure, it's gonna be a great harvest event.

I am definitely past the JBieber generation, but seeing them, there's so many young souls to win for the Lord. And, one sweet, big hope I see. We just don't know what God is preparing JB for. In the limelight, for such a time as this--only God knows. (Okay, I'm about to request prayer for him... wahehe! Well, if you won't mind, you can! =D)

Barely half of the day, my mind's so up and running--but only one thing in mind--to express devotion to the greatest love of my life: Jesus.