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Paraluman is Blessed, Quezon City (2026)

16/01/2026

Day 16 of 365

Contentment can be learned.

Today, as I read Philippians 4:10–14, I realized that contentment is not a natural trait. It does not come automatically. It is something that must be learned.

As Paul says in Philippians 4:11 (NIV):
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
Paul learned how to live whether he had plenty or nothing at all—whether well fed or hungry, in abundance or in need. He was able to endure every season because his confidence was not in his situation, but in God who gives him strength (Philippians 4:13).

How can we learn contentment?

1. Acknowledge God as the source of everything
Contentment begins when we fix our eyes on God, not on what we have or lack. He is our Provider, and everything we receive comes from Him.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father…” — James 1:17

2. Believe and trust that God is in control.

Contentment grows when we have faith that God is sovereign over every circumstance in our lives. Nothing is wasted in His hands.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him…” — Romans 8:28

3. Practice gratitude in all circumstances
Be thankful for every blessing—big or small. Even in difficult situations, we choose gratitude, knowing God is still at work.

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

4. Recognize that everything we have is by God’s grace
Nothing we possess is deserved.

Everything is a privilege, freely given by the grace of God.
“What do you have that you did not receive?” — 1 Corinthians 4:7

5. Remember that seasons change and everything is temporary.

Life is made up of different seasons. When we understand this, we learn to hold both joy and hardship with open hands.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1

True contentment is found not in what we have, but in Who we trust. 🙏👆

07/01/2026

Day 7 of 365

Reflection on Matthew 8

Three things I observed when they asked Jesus to cleanse or heal them or someone:

🙏They asked with humility.
They did not ask with a demanding tone, nor did they see themselves as worthy.

🙏They asked with submission to Jesus’ will, not their own.
They recognized the authority of Jesus and surrendered the outcome to Him.

🙏They asked with faith and trust.
They believed that Jesus has the power to do anything.

Something to reflect on:
When we pray, do we have the same heart? Do we ask with humility, submission, and faith? 🙏

07/01/2026

Day 6 of 365

Today, I overheard a conversation between my mom and my daughter.

Mama: You are so smart.
Yana: Because my papa taught me to be smart.
Mama: How about your mama?
Yana: She taught me to be nice and not to fight.

At times, we think our children are not listening—that they are not learning what we are teaching to them. But this short conversation brought me comfort and, at the same time, a deeper sense of responsibility.

The way we speak to our children helps shape what they know, but it is our actions that truly teach them how to live.

It is important to not only tell them what they needed to obey but to show them how to live according to God's commands and in obedience to Him.

"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up". Deuteronomy 6:6-7

06/01/2026

Day 5 of 365

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these’”
Matthew 19:14

As I prayerfully seek to raise my children biblically, one thing God impressed on my heart is the importance of daily family devotion. We use our little one’s 365 Daily Bible Stories as our guide so she can better relate and understand.

Starting a family devotion and Bible study with our children was not easy. In their minds, there were many more fun things to do than read the Bible. But by the grace of God, we started, and we are so glad we did.

We are now on our fifth day, and our children have begun asking biblical questions—both related to the topic and about other stories in the Bible. Their curiosity and desire to learn about God’s Word are becoming evident, and they are already looking forward to our daily devotion time. There are no more negative reactions or grumbling.

Disciplining our children is not easy. It requires prayer, patience, and consistent modeling.

When we pray together as a family, we can be assured that God is with us, for “where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Matthew 18:20

05/01/2026

Day 4 of 365

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

In life, we face different seasons. Seasons of new beginnings, growth, pruning, bearing fruit, and harvest. In each of these seasons, we experience tears and laughter, loss and gain, failure and victory.

All these seasons are essential to a life with purpose. Nothing in this world remains the same. The only constant is our Lord. His faithfulness, mercy, grace, and love never change.

Let us take heart. God promises in Ecclesiastes 3:11 that He has made everything beautiful in its time. And in Galatians 6:9, we are reminded, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus in every season we are in (Hebrews 12:2), trusting that, as Romans 8:28 assures us, in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

04/01/2026

Day 3 of 365

As I reflect on the year 2025, I asked the Lord to search my heart and reveal the areas of my life that need transformation, habits or actions that lead to sin, even those I am not aware of.

One of the things He gently revealed to me is pride, disguised as entitlement.

Entitlement has shown itself in different areas of my life, especially in my role as a mother. There are times when I react negatively when my children act or respond in ways that do not meet my standards. Many times, I do not allow them to question my decisions, and my default response becomes, “because I said so,” or “because I am your mother and I know what is best.” I often fail to take the time to explain and teach them, yet I expect them to understand and obey, and I get frustrated when they do not. In those moments, I am reminded that authority without humility can become pride, and that God is calling me to lead my children with grace, not entitlement, as I seek to reflect Christ in every action I take.

“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves.”
Philippians 2:3

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.”
Psalm 139:23–24

02/01/2026

Day 2 of 365

For the past few months, I have been praying to the Lord to give me wisdom on how to raise our children. Parenting has been a great challenge for me. I realized that the parenting style I experienced growing up is no longer effective for this generation. With so many parenting styles available online, I found myself confused and overwhelmed. So I earnestly prayed to the Lord to help me and guide me.

As 2025 came to an end, God responded to my prayer with this simple but powerful phrase:

“Raise them biblically.”

I realized that the only standard that truly matters in raising godly children is to raise them according to God’s Word. To teach and train them in His ways. To correct them with love. To pray for them day and night.

Our church often reminds us that our first ministry is our family. When we serve in any ministry, we serve with humility and love. We do not focus on position or title. We serve as Jesus did, our King who served others to save them, forgiving and redeeming them. We are learning not to parent with entitlement, demanding obedience just because we are the parents, but to lead our children under God’s authority.

02/01/2026

First family Bible study for 2026.

Genesis 1:1-6

02/01/2026

Day 1 of 365
(late post)

Yesterday’s verse on the Bible App reminded me of our early days in the faith, 7–8 years ago. We thought we were okay before coming to the Lord. Walang mabigat na pinagdadaanan, parang okay naman kahit simpleng buhay lang. Pero after a few months, nag-start na yung struggles, and I found myself asking God, “Bakit po ganun? Hindi ko po naiintindihan. Bakit po nangyayari lahat to?”

The Lord comforted me through this verse, Isaiah 43:18–19, paulit-ulit. God helped me to trust Him fully. He was so intentional and personal to me, and He didn’t allow me to give up my faith.

The Lord cleansed my heart, nilinis Niya bawat parte. He exposed every pride, self-centeredness, self-reliance, sin, etc., and helped me transform. Because those sins gave me anxiety, panic attacks and depression. God healed me by changing and cleansing my heart. Paulit-ulit din nag eecho yung promise Niya sa John 10:10, promise of abundant life.

God pruned us. Masakit at nakakatakot, but God is faithful. Hindi ako sumuko because God did not gave up on me. Those were the lowest years of our marriage, yet also the most peaceful and fruitful.

I praise the Lord for doing a NEW THING. Yung buhay namin ngayon ay higit pa kaysa noon, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, and even financially. All glory and honor belong to Him alone. 🙏🏻🙌🏻

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