Thursday, February 28, 2013
Help me to always trust You, Lord
"The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone." — Matthew 21:42
One day, there was a little girl who planted a rose plant. She watered it daily until a little bud appeared.
She was so happy! The little red bud had so much promise, and she wondered when the bud would blossom into a rose. But upon closer examination, the little girl saw that the rose plant was growing thorns — sharp, ugly, prickly thorns. She liked the rose but she hated the thorns. So she decided not to water the plant anymore. And the rose bud never bloomed because the plant died.
I thank God that He isn't like that little girl.
There's a beautiful rose within you. It's just covered with thorns. But despite those thorns, God knows better. It's part of who you are.
And with patience, He will water you — until that rose blossoms. And then He will get the rose and cut the thorns — and put it in a vase — for all the world to see your beauty.
Right now, you may feel as though nothing is happening in your life, that none of your dreams are coming true.
Don't give up, because God doesn't give up on you. Bo Sanchez (bosanchez@kerygmafamily.com)
Reflection: Do you always stumble? Do you feel that nothing's happening in your life? Be patient. God is at work.
Help me to always trust, Lord, that You are doing something when nothing seems to be happening.
One day, there was a little girl who planted a rose plant. She watered it daily until a little bud appeared.
She was so happy! The little red bud had so much promise, and she wondered when the bud would blossom into a rose. But upon closer examination, the little girl saw that the rose plant was growing thorns — sharp, ugly, prickly thorns. She liked the rose but she hated the thorns. So she decided not to water the plant anymore. And the rose bud never bloomed because the plant died.
I thank God that He isn't like that little girl.
There's a beautiful rose within you. It's just covered with thorns. But despite those thorns, God knows better. It's part of who you are.
And with patience, He will water you — until that rose blossoms. And then He will get the rose and cut the thorns — and put it in a vase — for all the world to see your beauty.
Right now, you may feel as though nothing is happening in your life, that none of your dreams are coming true.
Don't give up, because God doesn't give up on you. Bo Sanchez (bosanchez@kerygmafamily.com)
Reflection: Do you always stumble? Do you feel that nothing's happening in your life? Be patient. God is at work.
Help me to always trust, Lord, that You are doing something when nothing seems to be happening.
2013: Day 59 - Thank You Lord
I woke up this morning, did my laundry and listened to Joyce Meyer on Youtube.
This is the first few sentences I got from her -
"Patience is not the ability to wait. It's how you act while you're waiting. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that only grows and develops under trial."
Thank you so much Lord for you led me to this video. Help me Lord to practice what I heard. Thank You Lord for I am not pushing my hubby to call no more the NVC and to push things according to my will. I believe Lord that Your timing are perfect. I may not be there during my hubby's surgery on March 15 but I know that You are always there for Him. Lord, the next days will be tough esp after hubby's operation for he needs to undergo chemo again but I am lifting it to You Lord and praying for successful surgery and no lymph nodes affected and no trace of cancer in Jesus Mighty name with the intercession of Mother Mary and St. Peregrine. Thank Lord. Thank You Mama Mary and St. Peregrine.
This is the first few sentences I got from her -
"Patience is not the ability to wait. It's how you act while you're waiting. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that only grows and develops under trial."
Thank you so much Lord for you led me to this video. Help me Lord to practice what I heard. Thank You Lord for I am not pushing my hubby to call no more the NVC and to push things according to my will. I believe Lord that Your timing are perfect. I may not be there during my hubby's surgery on March 15 but I know that You are always there for Him. Lord, the next days will be tough esp after hubby's operation for he needs to undergo chemo again but I am lifting it to You Lord and praying for successful surgery and no lymph nodes affected and no trace of cancer in Jesus Mighty name with the intercession of Mother Mary and St. Peregrine. Thank Lord. Thank You Mama Mary and St. Peregrine.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
2013: Day 54 - My Papa's 70th Birthday & Hubby's News from Surgeon's Appointment
Today is my father's 70th birthday and we only had a small celebrations with my family but my sister and her family were not able to come. Thank you so much Lord for another year of papa's life. Thank you Lord for we have Papa around. I know how he is old now and tired each day Lord but I couldn't tell my parents to stop working yet because I don't have work right now. You know the desires of my heart Lord and thank you so much for having those. I must myself to You Lord. Please teach me Lord. Thank You Lord for all the blessings and praying for Papa's health - good health and long life that he will be able to appreciate the beauty of life here on earth and also my mama. Thank You Lord.
Earlier today, I talked with my hubby and he looked so sad and nervous. I knew then Lord that something not good about his appointment today. He told me what the doctor said but You know Lord, I am so thankful to You because the tumor shrink. Praise you Lord. I know my hubby couldn't see it because he was so afraid of what the surgeon said that the cancer might have spread already but I'm praying not and I trust You Lord. Thank Lord for always there and for all the answered prayers and for all that You are still going to do.
Earlier today, I talked with my hubby and he looked so sad and nervous. I knew then Lord that something not good about his appointment today. He told me what the doctor said but You know Lord, I am so thankful to You because the tumor shrink. Praise you Lord. I know my hubby couldn't see it because he was so afraid of what the surgeon said that the cancer might have spread already but I'm praying not and I trust You Lord. Thank Lord for always there and for all the answered prayers and for all that You are still going to do.
Friday, February 22, 2013
2013: Day 53 - TGIF Prayer Meeting
I attended the prayer meeting tonight even if mom said don't go because the weather is not good. I prayed for a second but I decided to go because I want to seek God first before anything else. I also opened it to God about His commandment to obey your parents but if it is for God - no doubt but YES! I told my mom that I will go and I will be okay. Yes, I am now. I am home safely. Thank You Lord. Thank you for your message tonight Lord. I am giving You Lord the will to transform me Lord to the person you wanted me to be. I love you Lord. You know how I am feeling especially today is hubby's appointment to his surgeon. I don't want to worry no more Lord but instead trusting you that everything will be okay. Thank you Lord.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
2013: Day 52 - Miracle Happened to me Tonight
Thank You Lord for sparing my life from the accident tonight.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Pray the Holy Rosary Online
Here is the link - http://www.fatima.org/essentials/requests/rosary.html
Saturday, February 9, 2013
2013: Day 40 - Prayer Meeting 4
I attended the prayer meeting tonight with my niece CJ and friend Teodez with her co-worker, sat in different rows, and so thankful to God for His wonderful message tonight. Lord, thank you big time. You how I felt in the morning while chatting with my hubby. I was angry for I was disappointed seeing my hubby hadn't change. Now Lord, I know finally the answer. Please Lord help me to change myself, my heart just like you. I can't do it alone Lord, I need You always. I love you Lord and help me to accept the people I love for who and what they are especially my hubby. Thank you Lord.
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