But one thing I do: Forgetting
what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal
to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward through Christ Jesus.
I am living in a corrupted world
with people who lives in selfishness, pride, wickedness (Doctrine of Total
Depravity). I was once like them. I was once blinded by a lie that it’s okay
to live according to the pattern that this world have or to obey what the flesh
so desire. I praise God for he made a way for me, for the world to come to know
the truth so that through it, we all shall receive freedom! Jesus Christ is our
freedom! And we will forever rejoice in this truth. When we totally surrender
our lives to Christ and make him the Lord, the ruler of our lives, surely we
have received the confidence of his free gift of salvation. Yes, you and I
can go on or move on and forget what has been. No matter who you are in the
past or even if you consider yourself the most sinful man alive, all your
records can be erased in just one snap! Just by coming and offering yourself whole-heartedly
to God, everything in your life is made new! There is indeed no condemnation in
Christ Jesus our Lord for he bore everything for us to be made alive in God.
Now that we are in Christ, we are
to strain toward what is ahead. What is ahead of us, though? We know for sure
that the life we have is not for forever. We all have our end. We will all face
death. But while we are alive we should keep in our mind that we are held accountable
of our own life. Whatever we do or actions we take there is a corresponding return
for it. Yes! Indeed, there is a return for everything we do whether good or bad
and that we will receive once all is said and done. We, believers in Jesus
follow his commands and eagerly do what he pleases because we know that there
is a reward waiting for us which God himself have promised. This is our hope,
our faith. And since we have this hope, the only goal that we must set in our
hearts is to win that reward! I remember myself when I joined singing contests
back in High School. I practice very well, don’t drink cold water or eat chocolate
and peanut because that’s the basic rule for you to be able to sing very well. But
I don’t just follow the rules for the sake of following it; I do it because I want
to get the prize. I want to win the contest. We, Believers in Jesus are doing
everything, having no confidence in the flesh and facing death everyday while
on earth because we want to win the prize that is, Eternal Life. It’s all we’re
living for.
Therefore, let’s live our lives
looking at the great prize waiting for those who will persevere ‘til the end, God himself.
REWARD by Paul Baloche
I wanna hear You say the words to me, “Well done”I wanna hear You say, “Good and faithful servant”I wanna hear You say, “I’ve prepared a place for you”Let all the treasures of this world fade away
Jesus, You are my rewardTo hear Your voice on that day is all I’m living forJesus, You are my rewardTo see Your face on that day is all I’m living for
I wanna hear You say the words to me, “Well done”I wanna hear You say, “Good and faithful servant”I wanna hear You say, “I’ve prepared a place for you”Lord, let all the treasures of this world fade away
Jesus, You are my rewardTo hear Your voice on that day is all I’m living forJesus, You are my rewardTo see Your face on that day is all I’m living for
In the twinkling of an eye, we’ll all be changedWe’ll meet You in the sky, we will see You face to face
I never told anyone how thankful I am because... I'm waiting for this day to give you a blast! :)
This is for you Lord, because you are deserving of my thanksgiving, praise, and honor!:)
National Youth Prophetic Conference
Cuneta Astrodome
I started joining KKB Movement
when I was 12 years old at JIL Area6 Baliwag. They call me “Saling Pusa” because
I always join their every project, special number, or special event though I am
not yet 13 years old (KKB Membership are for ages 13-22 yrs old only). I
remember one time, KKB Baliwag will be performing in a concert and they were
tasked to do a hand mime. I told my brother D'beh and sister Divine that I want to join them
so they asked their leader if I could join. Unfortunately, the leader said my
hands were too small and that my little hands can’t help them at all. I
was hurt to the point that I cried a lot because of that. I said to myself, “O
yeah? Let’s see! One day, you guys would need me and you would ask me to join
you, and I’ll think about it first before saying Yes!” ahaha :D Bitter little
girl! (Don’t worry, I have asked God to forgive me about it.hehe) When I celebrated my
13th Birthday, I was the happiest man alive! The sole reason of my
happiness is I really want to be used for God more just like my leaders in the
church, and since I’m signing on to KKB Ministry, I know my dream will come
true. But my dream is just a little dream compared to what God has prepared for
me.
Remembering how he have called
and have used his little girl… I'm in awe.
13 years old
JIL
Baliwag Elyondoulos, Member
KKB
Baliwag, Member
KKB
Bulacan Singing Contest at Meycauayan Bulacan, 1st Runner up
JIL
Area 6 Christmas Celebration, Worship Leader (1st Time with a bigger
crowd)
14 years old
JIL
Baliwag Elyondoulos, Member
KKB
Baliwag, Member
KKB
Area 6 Gathering: Great Exploit with Ptr. Bobot Bernardo, Worship Leader
15 years old
JIL
Baliwag Elyondoulos, Member
KKB
Baliwag, Secretary
KKB Bulacan Talent Festival at
Prayer Garden
Solo Singing Contest, Grand
Winner; Interpretative Dance, 1st Runner up
KKB National Camp 2005 in Bataan, Solo Singing
Contest, 2nd Runner up
16 years old
KKB Baliwag, Secretary
KKB Bulacan Gathering at Prayer
Garden, Worship Leader
KKB
Bulacan Camp at Norzagaray Bulacan, 2nd Day Worship Leader
Volleyball
Girls, 2nd Place
JIL
Baliwag One Way Concert, Soloist, Theater Actor, Dancer
JIL
Baliwag Shout God’s Fame Concert, Soloist, Theater Actor, Dancer
KKB U-Belt, Music Ministry Member
Youth Summit: Seize Your Destiny at
Cuneta Astrodome, Choir Member
Now
Generation Worship Album: Wonderful Glorious God, Singer/Interpreter
KKB
Main Prayer Journey and Midweek Services, Worship Leader
Now
Generation Worship Album Promotion at Music Museum
17 years old
KKB U-Belt, Music Ministry Member
KKB UE (University of the East), Secretary, Lifegroup leader
JIL
29th Anniversary at Luneta Grandstand: Sabayang Bigkas
Youth
Summit: Breakthrough Generation at San Juan Arena, Main Back up
Youth
Summit: Breakthrough Generation at Pangasinan, Promoted NGW Album
NGW
Concert at JIL Pampangga
18 years old
KKB U-Belt,
Music Ministry Member
KKB UST Orphanage Visitation, Volunteer
Youth Rage at PUP Gym, Worship Leader
KKB Recto Area General Assembly, Worship Minister
Youth Summit: Wildfire at Cuneta
Astrodome, Main Back up
Youth
Tube, Special Number (Banal Mong Tahanan Rap, Lose My Soul)
JIL
Greenhills 3rd Service at Teatrino, Special Number
19 years old
KKB U-Belt, Music Ministry Member
Youth
Summit: One Passion, One Generation, One Lord
My First Love Concert at JIL Baliwag, Soloist
Christmas Gift Giving and Child Feeding at Tondo, Special Number
20 years old
KKB
High School Department, Core Leader
JIL
U Belt Music Ministry, Treasurer
JIL
32nd Anniversary Celebration at Luneta Grandstand, Lupang Hinirang
October
Praise, Special Number
Youth
Summit: Unstoppable, Worship Leader 2nd Day
Street
Evangelism, Backpackers
21 years old
JIL U
Belt VIA Head
KKB
High School Department, Core Leader
Musikatha’s
Pagsambang Wagas Album: Sapat Na at Higit pa, Singer/Interpreter
SCOM
Camp at Florida Pampanga, Worship Minister
Musikatha
Concert, Sta Maria Bulacan
National
Youth Prophetic Conference, Worship Leader
End
Time Harvester’s Boot Camp, Worship Leader
KKB
High School Department 3rd Anniversary Celebration, Co-host
Campus Awakening at Pamantasan
ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Worship Leader
JIL
Banaba, Guest Worship Leader
JILCS
Camp at Laguna, Program Coordinator
Awit
Awards 2011 at Music Museum, Musikatha Co-Representative
JIL Baliwag 24th
Anniversary, Special Number
22 years old
JIL U
Belt, VIA Head
Lifegroup
Leader
Worship
Warrior Launching, Worship Minister
Extreme
Promotion at Cuneta Astrodome
Youth
Summit: Extreme at Araneta Coliseum, Worship Leader
Youth
Tube, Ka-Tube
Light
Tv 33’s Solemn Session, Sessionista
JIL
U Belt 2nd Anniversary Celebration, Worship Leader, Theater Actor
JIL 34th Anniversary at Luneta Grandstand:
Celebration of Praise, Worship Leader
So there!
Surprisingly... it is what it is by the grace of God!
It’s hard to say goodbye to my youth… But I have to grow up! We all have to! :)
And when I grow old and remember my youth or reminisce the past or read this blog I have just written today, Novemeber 3, 2012, 9:35 pm, I will just
smile and say, "God made it incredibly beautiful!!!" (Smile…with tears!)
You Oh Lord deserve all the praise and glory! As promised, I will
testify to the world what You’ve done in my life! :) I love you!
Many many thanks to JIL Church and Kristiyanong Kabataan para
sa Bayan! I just can't thank God enough for the life of my leaders in JIL/KKB. Their passion for God inspires me so much! I adore them! They have my respect. :)
Pag inalay mo ang buhay mo sa kanya, walang oras at lakas na masaasayang at higit sa lahat, hindi ka mapapahamak!
Proven! J
I'm still that girl, A Dreamer
And my dream is to see God's people fulfilling their purpose. :)
(From the song Beneath the Waters by Hillsong) I rise as You are risen Declare Your rule and reign My life confess Your Lordship And glorify Your Name Your Word it stands eternal Your Kingdom knows no end Your praise goes on forever An on and on again No power can stand against You No curse assault Your throne No one can steal Your glory For it is Yours alone I stand to sing Your praises I stand to testify For I was dead in my sin But now I rise As Christ was raise to life Now in Him, I live!
Kaya ikaw kapatid ko ay magpatuloy lang! Higit pa sa naranasan ko ang kaya niyang iparanas sayo! He can use you as long as you desire to be greatly used for His glory alone. :) I'm not a good speaker... I can sing but not as good as Jessica Sanchez... What I know is limited... But HE IS NOT. Indeed He is our everything, our all in all! So just keep going! Don't stop praying for opportunities to bless God!:) He will surely provide! ^^ So be prepared! You too will be surprised! :)
P.S. (hehe)
I'm now signing on to Y-AM and I chose to celebrate it with my disciples, my dear sisters in Christ. :)
I testified to them and pass on the passion in my heart. I know what I have is not enough but their willing hearts make me believe that God can use them more than how he have used me! Not by might!
Sharing His word that they may love the Word
Introducing to you the CONQUERORS!:)
Actually, they are more than conquerors through Christ! :)
From left (Aubrey, Marjorie, Nikka, Sheena, Ej)
Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes according to the rules.
May His name be glorified forever!
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen. --Romans 11:36 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come --Ecclesiastes 12:1a However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"-- 1 Cor 2:9 So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty. -- Zec 4:6 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.-- Phil 3:7-11 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. --2 Tim2:22
Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes according to the rules. --2 Tim 2:3-5
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. --1Pet 2:9 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. --1 Timothy 4:12 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. -- Phil 1:6
I really enjoyed my youth! It was a successful journey because I have the KKB ministry as my guide. I am thankful for every training and service that they have for the youth for it really helped me personally to live a life driven by eternity. Umiyak din ako, Nasaktan, Nadapa... ngunit nagpatuloy! Isa lang ang dahilan... Hindi tungkol sa akin ang buhay na ito... Ito'y tungkol sa KANYA!
Hindi pa tapos si Lord sa buhay ko at maging Sa'yo! Patuloy lang! Hihintayin ko din ang kwento mo! :)
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
Marami akong nabalitaan, nakilala, nakausap, iisa ang
dahilan ng buhay, iisa lang ang hanap: Pag-ibig.
Isang ina na may limang anak, iniwan ng asawa; Anak na nalamang
siya’y ampon lang; Rebeldeng anak na produkto ng pamilyang wasak; Kabataang
nasira ang buhay dahil sa bisyo at drugs; Dalagang ina; Batang ama; Naging
bakla o tomboy dahil sa masamang karanasan; Lalaking papalit palit ng
ka-relasyon; Babaeng dumaan sa surgery, nagpa-opera, gumastos ng malaki para
maging maganda; Breadwinner nakulong dahil sa pagnanakaw bunga ng kahirapan; Magulang
na lumipad at namasukan sa ibang bansa; Panganay na anak na kahit anong trabaho
ay nasubukan na; Matalinong anak na nagsisikap sa pag-aaral para makahakot ng
medalya; Anak na umaasang mabuo ang pamilya kahit imposible pa. Ito’y marami sa
mga taong hinayaan ng Diyos na makilala ko, makausap, at matulungan kahit sa
panalangin. Kung iisipin, talaga namang ang ilan sa kanila ay masidhi ang napagdaanan
at mga nasubukan. Sa totoo lang, isa lang naman ang dahilan ng bawat nilang
kalagayan. Isa lang ang nais o hanap nila: Pag-ibig. Kaya naman sa ngalan ng
pag-ibig lahat ay kayang subukan, lahat ay kayang pasukan. Lahat ay kayang
gawin upang matanggap at mahalin. Ngunit kapag masyado kang mataas at may
iniingatang kang pangalan mahirap aminin na ikaw din ay nangangailangan. Kaya
nga madalas may mga tao tayong tinitiis o mga sitwasyon na pinipilit kayanin
kahit mahirapan o masaktan pa tayo. Nakakapagod, hindi ba? Kinukulong tayo nito
sa isang lugar na hindi natin gusto. Napipilitan tayong gawin ang mga bagay na
hindi natin lubos maisip na magagawa natin. Ito ba ang sinasabing kalooban ng
Diyos? Na ikaw ay mapahamak, masaktan, mahirapan, mapahiya, malugmok sa kalungkutan, o magkasala? Marahil ang iba sa
atin, hindi maiwasang magtampo o magalit sa Diyos. Nagdududa kung siya ba ay
totoo at kung siya man ay totoo ang tanong ay, “Nasaan ka?” Tayo ay tao lamang.
Dumadating talaga ang mga ganitong pagkakataon na ang ating lakas ay nasusubok.
Ang Diyos nga mismo ay lubos na nalalaman na tayong mga tao ay limitado,
mahina, at hindi sapat ang kakayahan. Katulad ng bulaklak na nalanta at hindi
nagtagal ay namatay o nawala, ganito rin tayong mga tao. Kaya nga lubos niya
tayong naiintindahan at walang hanggan ang kanyang pang-unawa sa atin.
Nakakatawang isipin dahil kahit gano natin piliting hanapin
ang pag-ibig at pagtanggap mula sa ating pamilya, kaibigan, o kaagapay sa
buhay, ay limitado lang ang kaya nilang ibigay. Sapagkat katulad mo rin sila,
limitado, hindi ba? Hindi mo naman kayang magpagaling ng pusong sugatan o
magbura ng pangit na karanasan. Lalong hindi mo kayang magbigay ng bagong buhay
o sariwang panimula. May magandang balita! Hindi man natin o ng ating mga mahal
sa buhay kayang ibigay ang mga ito, mayroon tayong matatakbuhan na higit pa sa
mga nasabi ang kayang ipagkaloob! Tanggalin mo na ang pagdududa na hindi ka
Niya mahal o hindi Siya interesado sa pinagdadaanan mo. Higit kanino pa man,
nais Niyang makialam sa buhay mo, kung Siya ay hahayaan mo.
Kung may hihigit pa sa salitang perpekto, ganon ang pag-ibig
na kayang ibigay sa atin ng Diyos. Ito ang pag-ibig na hindi mo na kailangan
hanapin dahil hindi ka pa ipinapanganak, inaabangan ka na nito. Ito ang
pag-ibig na hindi ka kailanman sasaktan. Ito ang pag-ibig na kahit saan, kahit
kailan ay maaari mong asahan , takbuhan, at taguan. Ito ang pag-ibig na hindi
marunong magkamali. Kaya kung sa tingin mo ang buhay mo ay magulo, sira, o
bulok may dahilan ka pa din para magsaya. Sapagkat hindi man perpekto ang lahat
sayo, maipagyayabang mo naman ang pagiging perpekto ng Diyos sa buhay mo.
May mga bagay na marahil ay hindi na posibleng maayos, o may
mga tao tayong nasaktan o nakasakit sa atin na hindi na natin muling makikita,
ngunit ang Diyos ay kaya tayong bigyan ng bagong buhay at simula. Kaya niyang
ayusin ang lahat lahat sa atin. Kung pipiliin nating sa mga oras na ito ay
tanggapin ang perpektong pag-ibig ng Diyos, babaguhin nito ang ating mga puso
at isipan hanggang sa tayo ay mabuhay ng malaya mula sa masakit at pangit nakaraan.
Kusang gagaling ang bawat sugat sa ating puso at ang pagpapatawad ay hindi
magiging mahirap na gawin. Kalayaan ang nais ibigay ng Diyos sa atin sapagkat
matagal na matagal na panahon ng binayaran ni Hesus sa pamamagitan ng krus ang
kalayaan na pilit inaagaw ng nakaraan mo o ng kasalanan. Papayag ka bang habang
buhay kang malugmok sa kasinungalingang wala ka ng pag-asa? O wala ng magandang
bagay na mangyayari sayo? O wala ng magmamahal sayo? Nabasa mo ito ngayon para
ipaabot sayong, ikaw ay mahalaga sa Diyos, ikaw ay lubos niyang minamahal. Ikaw
ay nakikita niya at binibilang niya ang bawat mong luha. Naririnig niya ang
bawat mong hinaing at handa ka niyang saklolohan kung lalapit ka sa kanya.
Naghahanap ka ng magmamahal sayo pero wala kang makita? Pwes,
ngayong oras na ito, natagpuan mo na Siya! Simulan mo na ang magandang relasyon
sa KANYA! J
Paano?
Tanggapin mo SIYA sa puso mo. Kilalanin mong siya ay Diyos
at sa kanya nagmula ang lahat ng bagay. Sa pamamagitan ni Hesus na ibinigay
Niya bilang kapalit ng ating kalayaan at kapatawaran sa kasalanan hilingin mong
baguhin niya ang puso mo at bigyan ka niya ng bagong buhay at simula.
Kung sasabihin mo ito sa kanya, makakaramdam ka ng
naguumapaw na kaligayahan at gagaan ang kabigatan na nasa puso mo. Subukan mo!
It was my parents who discovered that I can sing. My mom have shared me my cute story when i was 3 months old and my pop was singing me to sleep. While he is singing me a lullaby they were surprised when I began to sing long "ooohh!!!" with just one note.lol That was me! Then my pop stopped singing and they just listened to me instead (Oh mom and pop! It's just one note! Are you sure you did listen?). Regretful about my parents not having a video camera that time.haha! But it's fine! So there, when I reached my 3rd year, my parents decided to buy a little cassette and a microphone since my brother, sister and myself is in love with music. My voice coach who happened to be my Mom (wow! as if my mom is a professional singer!lol) recorded my voice while singing my favorite kid's songs and other Christian song. Remembering it makes me laugh, really. (I got a copy with me! I'm sure you'll laugh once you hear it coz my closest friends laughed as if there's no tomorrow when they've heard of it!) A three (3) year old kid sings as if she understands the lyrics of the song!hah! <3
The first
time I ever did a song number was when I was 5 years old, that was in our church in Jesus Is Lord Church, Baliwag Chapter. And
the song goes like this: “Love na love ako ni Jesus; Mahal niya akong tunay; Lagi
niya ‘kong iniingatan, sa pagtulog ko Siya’y kasama; nagbabantay ‘twina sa
aking buhay.” I wont forget this song because it’s my first love song offered to
the Lord. From then on, I am often being assigned to do a solo number in the
church. I used to sing songs from the album of Musikatha and Papuri. I also
have the album of Joy Fabillar, Sharon (not Megastar), and Joni Villanueva.
Both in church and in school I was being tapped to do a special number or join singing contests. I
believe that joining contests can help an aspiring singer like me not just in enhancing skill but even in developing character. I am thankful
for the experience of winning and losing contests for it helped me have the right attitude and response toward victory or defeat.
Here are some of the singing contest I've joined back when I was still a student. I can still remember the others but these four are the unforgettable ones:
Elementary, Grade 6
From 20+ elementary students representing their school, I won the 3rd Place! :)
Piece: Ikaw by Sharon Cuneta
Award/Prize: P300 (haha! I can still remember I grabbed my sister and brother right after the contest in Mc Donalds--my treat!lol)
1st Year High School
Linggo ng Wika, Grand Champ
Piece: Ulan by Regine Velasquez
Award: Medal
1st Year High School (Bulacan Private School Association)
20+ Private School Representatives: Fail to win :'(
Piece: Ngayon by (Ooh!I forgot)
2nd Year High School (Bulacan Privare School Association)-- Sabak Ulit
20+ Private School Representatives: 5th Place (yey!)
Piece: Ikaw by Sharon
Award: Medal
UE Pop Idol
1st Year College
Among 100+ college musikeros : I made it to Top 10 and be one of the Grandfinalists
Piece: It's all coming back by Celine Dion
Award: Gift pack from Studio 23 and other stuff
My passion for music helped me gain confidence. I can say that music became the avenue for me to show who I really am. It also
became an instrument for me to express my love for God, on and offstage.
Most importantly, music has revealed God’s calling in my life. That's why having realized that I was blessed of a beautiful gift (well, everyone has their own God-given gifts), I should be a good steward of it. I' promise to take good care of it and develop it more by the help of God. Above all, to use it and everything that I have for the glory of God alone! :)
Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Acts 17:28
'For in him we live and move and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'
Romans 11:36
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.
I am the youngest in the family. My Mom, though a Roman Catholic submitted
herself to my father who is a Born-again Christian, the reason why me and my family by God's grace come to know Jesus Christ. My brother Dibenson and
sister Divine were both active in Children’s Ministry in our church then. I can
still remember the first time they had me join Sunday School in our church, I
was filled with excitement knowing that in there, we will sing happy songs,
pray, read the bible, color famous bible character’s faces, and play! I don’t
understand but all I know, in my young age, I’m very interested to talk about
Jesus Christ and I want to know him more.
I grew up with godly
people, indeed a life under God's dominion. And he doesn’t want me to
just love Him, he wanted me to serve Him as well. I was 9 years old when my
sister Divine and I joined Elyondoulos(formerly Tambourine Ministry) where I was given the chance to develop my dancing skill.
I was also 9 years old when I first joined JIL Children’s camp at Norzagaray, Bulacan which paved the way for me to be used in Children's Ministry for God's glory. I was excited then because I will be joining Little Ms. Camper. But the
second time I joined the camp, year 2001, was one of the most unforgettable events in my life. I can still remember how
serious I was when listening to every session and how heavenly music touched my
heart every time we sing and dance together to worship the Lord. The last day of the camp is the most awaited part not just because of the victory proclamation but also because of commissioning service. I was so surprised when I saw Rev. Eddie
Villanueva, Jesus Is Lord Worldwide-Executive Director, in the site. I knew
that he will be the one to anoint us with oil. When Rev. Eddie finished his
preaching, teachers helped us to line up and get ready for the anointing
session. We were about 1500 (or almost...I can't remember to be honest!hehe) delegates to be anointed. When the
music began to play, I felt the strong presence of God embracing me. There was an unexplained feeling of joy in my heart that made me cry a lot, I knew it was God’s Spirit and so I just let it flow and overwhelm me. When it is I to be anointed, the man of God placed
his hand upon me, uttered a word of love from the Lord and a declaration of my
life’s victory. Then I heard the Lord spoke through my heart, saying he want me to serve him all my life; that I belong to Him; that He has chosen me to be his very own. Though I am just grade 5 then, just a little earthling, I surrendered him
my heart and responded to his call. I have a hope that his presence will always be
with me and that his favor shall look after me as I respond to his call and obey his will. At an early age, he opened my eyes to see his
beauty and made my heart hunger and thirst for more of him. And I am blessed and
humbled that God have made himself known to an ordinary person like me. What a
privilege to serve this wonderful God and be called as His very own! Hey! Check this out!
Here are some pics of my younger years... Of service.
My First Ministry: Elyondoulos
(Our Dream Church, JIL Baliuag was under construction, that's why Sunday Services were held at the school which is also in progress!)
Looking for me? I'm the beautiful kid (on the left facing the screen. lol ) next to the first kid on the line. <3
Children's Ministry
I'm so Bibo! I know right?lol I'm always placed at the center! ^o^
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At Norzagaray Bulacan--3 day camp!
Please don't laugh! I look boyish here!:D
Surprise!I'm a grown up here! <3
Yes! If you're a tambourine dancer during that time (year 2000?), wearing gown is super in! :)
3rd from the left! :-o
(The woman at my right is my beautiful sister Divine)
“Before I formed you in the womb I knewyou,before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5
Maybe, not as a prophet. Maybe not like my calling or someone else's. But when God calls, don't be afraid to answer. He will surely guide you and make your path straight! God Himself will protect his calling in your life! You just need to trust and obey him for there is blessing in obedience. Deut 28. Amen.
One month after my graduation last last April 2011, I tried working in a bank but not for long due to my desire to have my own business. I need to save money...enough money for capital for me to let my dream come alive. Not that banks are not a good paying company, but I just don't think I can endure the seriousness of the job. So I prayed to God and I received a good offer from an unexpected company which helped me save the money I need to grow (hopefully) the little business of my family. Time's flying buy... It's moving so fast!
Yesterday, 29th of July 2012 was my last day as a Customer Service Representative at Virgin Media, UK account. I have with me on that day Coach Mike, the Boss; Ivan, the leader; Moma Tere, my sweetest joy; Maxi, my primadonna girl; Ming Ming, girl with burgundy hair; Ruffina, my sisterhood; Mama Paclar, the always in love with PAPA; Mama Cath, my co-singer; Catherine Rances, I chu love her; and of course, Drishy, my sister in Christ. It was a breathtaking day for me for so many reason. I treasure every minute taking in calls with my spiel, "Hi there, this is Diane! How can I help?" For 8 hrs in 7 months I've been repeating this spiel, approximately 56 times a day cause I can take 7 calls in an hour. Super! Well, aside from various English accent I've heard and learned over the phone, there were things which I would never forget in this great journey. And of course, who made this experience special? First, the UK people, my customers who are so amazing! They are beautiful people though few of them are really irate but most of the British people are so lovely and fun to talk to! Different scenarios of calls and types of customers where I needed to prepare myself with everyday. There were irate customers who would even dare to sue you and the company if issue wont be resolved, those customers who were crying hard in begging you to restore services even if they don't have money to pay bill over 90 days, customers who are disabled and are sick, customers who's husband or wife passed away, and customers too old who are a challenge to myself in describing a specific thing in a way that they will understand it. But I also celebrate with my customers who's just got married and is requesting to change account name, customers who's celebrating birthday, been to holiday and is going to an international trip for a holiday! In all of this, I feel for the customer and totally understand where they are coming from. I thank God for their lives for I learned a lot of things about appreciating people no matter what they are saying because for sure there will always be reason behind. I learned the proper response for all of this though sometimes there is really a great fear in me in sorting everything out and also in pleasing them. But when they give me a smile and hear them laugh when I crack jokes, Oh no! I'm the happiest person on earth!lol I will never forget UK specially Richard Branson, my oh so rich boss in VM. Secondly, the people I worked with, my team.
TEAM NINJAS
IT'S ME! MY WEAPON IS MICROPHONE! :)
(Credit goes to Maxi)
I wrote today because I DON'T WANT TO FORGET...
I don't want to forget how happy I am at this very moment. I don't want to forget how these people made me feel so special and how the days I had with them impacted my life, my faith, and my service to God.
I treasure these moments I had with them...
1st Bonding @Mc Donalds Ortigas
TEAM BUILDING AT DARAITAN
Sweetest smile for Coach Mike
(Unfortunately He's not with us that moment)
Hey! Come sing along!:)))
Ya ready? so we are! :)))
Akala ay swimming...Trekking pala! Hindi nagpaalam yung activity namin sa amin.
Kung alam ko lang edi sana nag pajama ako!lol Kabado sa araw! (Alam na ang epekto!) :)
Kaya ko pa!!! Bring it on! lol
Sooo pure and fresh water flowing! (Bukal)
While looking at how it flows, I remembered God's love. It's unstoppable!
This have caught my attention ! It's like Im inside a painting!
The best ka talaga Lord! :)
Sooo tired of 4 hrs of walking and realizing that my skin is getting whiter!hah!
But really was comprehending at how God did all of these beautiful creation. Sooo amazed! :)
It is what it is!:)
So, there! I really enjoyed the experience of getting at the center of the mountains in Daraitan. Never thought I'll be able to see such beauty!It's just a dream to climb up on a mountain but God had me do it on a very unexpected day. Surprise! And God used it for me to be amazed once again of his majesty! Then after that happy moment, I know in my heart that time is over. Little days left and i'll be leaving my workplace, my team, and my customers. It's not an easy decision to make. Really not. But I have to for a greater purpose that God has revealed to me. I love these people and though they aren't perfect, just like everyone I appreciate them because God loves them and I feel it everyday and share it to them everyday. I won't leave guilty of an unfulfilled purpose or mission. But I can lift my head up for since I started in this industry where people's beliefs or perspective in life were far more different from what I know and used to do I promised God that I will do ONLY what he wants me to do and say ONLY what he wants me to say. And by the grace of God I was able to do it! And then HE whispered to me with an urgency of leaving. I have to go. It's hard to let go but since it is God who commanded me to do so and it was secured by his word, there's nothing left for me to worry about! He'll take care of everything, I'll just follow!
All my bags are packed... ready to go...
For my beloved team! Kain lang! :)
Drishy prayed for the food and for me! Thanks! :)
Yum!
My coach Mike! He is the best!
I always listen to his realistic advices. I'll miss yah! :'( touched for the card!
Maxie reading me the message she wrote on to the big card!
And then super mega cry na kaming lahat! :'(((
The Card
Filled with touching message! Thanks team!
Binalik mo ako kay Lord!Salamat anak! I'm your Mom here and outside, I wont forget you! ~Mama Tere
We will never forget that we are blessed to have a singer in our team, aside from me!haha ~Maxie
Sad to know coz you're leaving us =( but I know you will be better & will be successful... ~Ivan
I don't know how to start, but I would like to say thank you for the laughter that we shared! ~Ruffi
Just like your favorite song, the climb, Keep on climbing and always aim to be on top!~Ming Ming
God always has a purpose for us!Be brave and always have a heart. ~Mom Cath
Hope you will never regret your decision to leave us for you to run your family business!JOKE! ~Mama Rea
I'll never forget things that you shared with me. I really appreciate those things! ~Catherine
Be faithful and be strong in the Lord always. I'll surely miss you. ~Drishy
The passion and commitment is there! Im confident that wherever you go, whatever actions you take, you can do it though things ahead are harder and more challenging. As your mentor I am so proud of you! Not just because you're good in singing but because I've seen you grow! Again, It's not about the span of time! It's about the worth of your stay. It's about the things you've learned! ~Coach Mike
It was a beautiful journey! Knowing that through it all I have my faith as my guide and God at my side!
Thanks to you friends. I have to go. But it doesn't mean we will let go! Memories we had are so precious to me! You are all a blessing to me, I wont forget ya'll! See you soon... AC,Wave 29, Mama Julie, Ms. Jaja, Yvette, SMEs, Ninjas! Aim high! ^^
Click here and watch my team singing, Ipagpatawad mo... Enjoy!
