PII - Pastel It Is

08/03/2024

We are good at meditating. Whatever it is that’s on repeat in our minds, that’s what we’re meditating on. Most of the time, it’s our worries. Having limited control over things, we tend to think about the worst situations and dwell on that until worry becomes crippling fear and anxiety. It’s a human experience.

This is why God often reminds us of His word “Do not fear, I am with you.” He knows we have a lot of reasons to be fearful, He knows not knowing what lies ahead of us can be daunting and scary, and He knows that we will worry about that– that’s why there’s a constant reminder that He is with us.

He did not just say “Do not fear” because the reality is that we will feel that way at some point– He gave us a reason not to be afraid– He is with us. God gives us courage and comfort with His presence. Worry makes you feel isolated and alone, praying will remind you that you’re not and your help comes from Him.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

“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.” Philippians 4:6-7

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23/09/2023

Because God is in control, you can have your peace. You can trust Him in all circumstances. You can trust Him for your future, and He's working all things for your good. Everything that has happened to you has a purpose. So be still, for God is in control. 🤎

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28

21/09/2023

In our busy days, schedules can be quite overwhelming. But know that these are the days that we need God and His grace all the more 🤍

07/05/2022

Let's continue to include the election in our prayers 🙏

Let's intercede for our nation 🇵🇭

07/01/2022

I may have posted about this before but this is what I always remind myself and what I love reminding other people of my age.

It's a good thing that we're doing our best to make use of the gifts that God has blessed us with, and it's great to be working hard to achieve a certain dream or goal.

But I always remind myself that in chasing those dreams, it could easily become an idol in a way that all my energy and my time would only be dedicated to it.

So whenever I feel like I'm being "too busy" that I don't even get to spend time with God, I always remind myself of what truly matters and what I really need -- God Himself.

We should balance it out and be clear with our priority. In the end, it is God who provides for all our needs, and it is Him who will work out His purpose in our lives.

Let's not also forget that we are to be clay in our Potter's hands. No matter what we're trying to achieve, when He calls us to a different direction, let's be available in answering Him "Yes, Lord!"

Because really, it is God, above all, that we should be pursuing. And pleasing Him should be the desire of our hearts.

29/10/2021

Every Christian's hope:
✨The hope of Christ’s return
✨The hope of resurrection
✨The hope of bodily redemption
✨The hope of salvation
✨The hope of eternal life
✨The hope of glory

You may be thinking that these future hope has nothing to do with our present reality--hardships, dealing with shame, broken relationship.. but these promises are the things that can keep us going. Like an athlete who is motivated by the outcome can endure hard training, so it will be like us, believers, who can endure suffering because the hope is far greater glorious than our present momentarily afflictions.

Paul's attitude in difficulties was like this, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." (2 Corinthians 4:8‭-‬9) because he knows "... that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself." (2 Corinthians 4:14)

So hang in there, there's hope. Just set your hope on Him, you won't be disappointed 🤍

22/10/2021

All of my hopes, all of my fears
All of my wants and all of my years
Everything now, everything then, all my life I resolve
You're worthy of it all 🎶🎶

30/08/2021

Start the week with this reminder: God is your help.

In this week's battles that you have to face, God is with you.
In everything that may be causing you to be anxious or fearful, God is greater than them.
Remember that He will hold you and He will sustain you.

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. (Psalms 54:4)

This is my confidence: He is my help 🙌

26/08/2021

Have you noticed that these days when you open social media, a lot of people post about losing a loved ones or being sick, some were affected by Covid.. and if you're in a group if friends or in your church small group, you'll also notice that each one is battling over something.

This is something I have been noticing and experiencing - we are all going through something.

With this, I want to remind you that we have to be more understanding. Kasi minsan when there's a lot in your plate, when there's a lot of things going on in your personal life, it's hard to be available for other people.

Minsan even when you want to check the people around you, you can't because you yourself is already tired with what's going on.

So be forgiving- if someone can't check you on you as regularly as they did before, it's possible that she's going through something as well. If someone needs space and don't open up, let's respect it. Wag tayong magtatampo agad, di natin alam pinagdadaanan nila.

Give grace to yourself as well if you can't be available for everyone. You're limited, that's normal. Sometimes I can't blog no matter how hard I push myself to because there's a lot on my mind, so I pause a little.. and I think that's okay.

Hindi madali 'tong season na 'to sating lahat, so let's be kind to one another, okay?

The good news is - if we can't be available for everyone, or if we ever feel alone - in both situation, God is with us. Let's cling on Him as we go through this. He's holding us when we can't hold ourselves together 🍂

14/05/2021

04/04/2021

Then He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”

Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things." (Luke 24:44‭-‬48)