I Was Fireproofed!

This has been a long day for me. i woke up at 8 in the morning and a few minutes from now it will be 2am. Last night was probably the worst, but tonight is incredible. I thank God, and carmi (my girlfriend) for letting me know about the movie "Fireproof". I used to see it on the advertisments at sermoncentral, but I downloaded it because carmi told me that she was sure i'd love the movie. I just finished watching it, and this is one of the most touching, heartwarming, and sensible movies I've ever seen. I knew that I needed to learn many things when it comes to relationships, which is probably what made me read books about relationships and listen to advice from the experienced people. One of the reasons why I've tried to learn so many things and why i am still learning alot of things in taking good care of a relationship,is Carmi. She is indeed a gift from God. She must be "The good wife which is a gift from God", that Solomon was talking about. Woaah...My heart was Fireproofed!

Almost Dead!

Last night was probably the worst night of my life. I usually have nightmares, but last night's was so terrible. My body was asleep and yet my mind was awake. In my nightmare, I experienced a terrible earthquake, that's why I wanted to move my whole body, but only my left foot was moving. I was aware that it was a nightmare and thought of the possiblity of dying at that point. In my mind, I started praying and asking God to spare my life because I already had a traumatic situation like this before. I had an uncle who died because of this, and my dad frequently experiences this too. God is so good, here I am sharing my near-death story. David in the book of Psalms said, "Even though I walk
through the valley of
the shadow of death
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me."
I know that It was God's rod that awakened me from that nightmare, when I was in the shadow of death.

A Great Prayer!

It was already 7:15 pm and the scheduled speaker for the prayer meeting had not yet arrived. I had the feeling before I left my house that I would speak that night. And true enough, the scheduled speaker was not aware that he would be speaking. Being the church pastor, I took his place and spoke before my pastorate. Stored in my usb drive was the first powerpoint sermon I ever made in my entire ministry, the "Prayer of Jabez". After reading 1 Chronicles 4:9,10 where the prayer of Jabez is recorded, I shared the essence of that prayer and how it became meaningful in my life.
The Prayer of Jabez reminds us that everybody struggles with choosing to rely on himself or God. Whether you are a focused Christian or just searching to find out more about God, life is a growing process. However, it is very clear in reviewing the Prayer of Jabez, as well as the rest of the Bible, that God is faithful in caring for those who seek Him. Jabez sets a great example of how God wants everyone to come to Him through constant and passionate prayer. If you are looking to start a relationship with God or improve your existing relationship with Him, start with prayer. God answers prayers when you trust Him. Prayers to God also please Him. We can all learn from Jabez and faithfully pray to God always in everything that we do.

The Come Back!

It has almost been a year since my last blog! I miss writing on the web and inspiring people through my experiences. I'm praying that God will spare me strength at the end of the day as I write daily.

A New Idea!

My friend Toni shared light to me once again. Well, I don't blog everyday. I do it whenever an experience strikes me or If I see some insights that I'd like to share. However, my friend said it would be better if I share some thoughts on leadership style and techniques which He finds to be my one of my strengths. I'm glad this "Genius" friend of mine still has faith in me.hahaha... But honestly, I realized that what he was suggesting was important. So as much as I can, I'll share all the Ideas on leadership and ministry that are stocked in my head. Wait for my future blogs! Stay blessed!

My Natal Day!

Another year has passed. Today I am starting another one. As I look back in the past years of my life, I cannot help but thank the Lord for He has been so good to me. Trials came and yet He never let me down. Blessings have already fallen and He keeps on giving me more. He gave me a chance to rebuild my broken relationship. He sent me people to help me in my ministry. He showed me His mercy when I overcame financial setbacks. And most of all, He made me feel that I am loved as I lived daily by His grace. I have been receiving greetings the whole day and I know there is a lot more to come. God’s love and blessings are so evident in my life. In my family, friends, loved ones, and the people who simply care about me.