Passion

Karen is now serving as a facilitator in the Christian Life Program of SFC-LB. During weekdays, she takes rests and recharges her lungs with oxygen so she can have enough strength for the CLP on Saturdays. 

After one CLP, Karen decided to go straight to the mass at San Antonio riding a tricycle. However, the driver dropped her off at LB Crossing because he would go to the market. Karen gathered all the strength to be able to cross the street in the fastest way she could. When she reached Jollibee, she pretended that she was waiting for somebody in order to rest. After a few minutes of rest, she walked again towards the church, which is just less than 50 meters away from Jollibee. 

All the while, she was just praying to God. For Karen, that short walk is similar to Jesus' walk towards Calvary.

Calm Down

Months ago, a friend brought Liliw slippers to my house for me to sell. I had fun selling the slippers to my neighbors, friends, and relatives. I really felt that that opportunity is an unexpected blessing from above. God indeed is a god of surprises! We may not have assurances of what tomorrow may bring, but all we can to do prepare for it is to smile and be positive in whatever circumstances. Add to that the prayer for strength.

Then here comes the day with the twist. I went to my friend to get her payment for the three slippers she got from me. She has been using the slippers for two weeks when one got broken. She bombarded me with complaints and said that she will not pair for the broken pair. My blood pressure shoot up upon hearing her hurtful words. I tried myself to calm down and focus on the thought that everything will fall into place. I sent a message to my supplier friend and she just told me to calm down and pray for that person.

It's painful to think that the person who hurt me most is a good friend of mine. I had high expectations that she would understand what I'm going through and where I'm coming from. Days after our heated conversation, I went back to her house with full humility to get the payment for the other two pairs of slippers. I smiled at her and thanked for the payment. She did the same as if nothing happened the other day. 

Deep in my heart, the pain is still fresh. It's really hard to forgive. However, I am reminded that I just came from dust, and someday will become dust again. I have no right not to forgive anyone. God, who turned us from nothing to special, always forgives us, so we must also forgive each other. 

It's nice to sleep at night with peace in my heart and love overflowing in my soul. I know that God always takes care of everything because He considers all of us as His best.

Bili na kayo ng tsinelas. :)

Karen is on blogging leave because she is currently busy with her new business–selling slippers from Liliw! Bili na kayo!:D If you're interested, send a message to 09237423092.

But her blog followers must not worry because she'll still post blogs soon. :) God bless!

Buhay

Kung ako'y tingnan mo
Mapayat ako
Normal na tao
Pero hindi mo alam kung ano ang nasa loob ko

Sa bawat araw na dumadaan
Ako'y nahihirapan kung minsan
Sa aking karamdamang walang kasiguruhan
Na tanging gamot lamang ang inaasahan

Sa dami ng nadaanan
D'yos lang ang nakakaalam
Inspirasyon ay Maykapal
Pamilya't kaibigan na tunay na nagmamahal

Ikaw, kumpleto ka ba?
Gumagawa ka ba ng tama sa iyong kapwa?
Nagsasakripisyo ka ba?
O masaya kang husgahan sila?

Kaibigan, may bukang liwayway pa
May bukas pa
Pwede pang magbago
Simulan mo na.

Kung ikaw ako
Maiintindihan mo ba ako?
Mapalad ka dahil kumpleto at malakas ka
Isa lang ang buhay
Nawa'y gamitin mo ito ng may kabuluhan.

20 Things to Do to Become Happy

1. Serve God.

2. Serve His people.

3. Enjoy the company of people around me.

4. Search for reasons to be happy in all circumstances.

5. Make my family smile.

6. Eat my favorite foods.

7. Watch good movies. 

8. Read good books.

9. Share moments with my friends.

10. Slow down when needed.

11. Be contended.

12. Be strong for my loved ones.

13. Be a blessing to others even in little ways.

14. Give love on Christmas day!

15. Live a meaningful life.

16. Have a pure heart.

17. Seize each day.

18. Be with THE ONE I love.

19. Be model on a catwalk.

 20. Leave a mark that everyone will remember.

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!" Matthew 25:21

My Savior Lives

In my heart, I know my Savior lives. I can hear Him calling tenderly my name. Over sin and death He has prevailed, in His new life we partake.- Song of Mary Magdalene

When I was asked to be a sharer in one of the talks of the Christian Life Program (CLP) of Singles for Christ, I instantly said yes because I knew it was God who wanted me to do it. Sunday came but I was feeling really sick. I still attended the CLP and did my task to show others how powerful God is.

Days passed after the sharing then I was hospitalized. I had swollen feet as well as urinary tract infection. During my first night in the hospital, I was very worried because of financial concerns regarding my hospitalization. So I closed my eyes, prayed, and I sang to my God "Everything I do, I do it for You". I asked God to take care of everything. When I opened my eyes, I felt better.

Friends from Singles for Christ visited me in the hospital. They never fail to make me feel special. They are always at my side in times of need. They never left me. I’ll forever be thankful to God because He gave me these "angels" in my life. Life is indeed hard, but when we start to make time for others it's when true happiness sparks.

Truly, God is alive. He gave me everything I needed, especially in connection to my health. He gave me the best family and friends to share life with through good and bad times. Most of all, He blessed me with a community that truly accepts me for who I am. It is my life, inspiration and the reason why I am in this world. I realized, this is truly a wonderful world because my God is truly alive in us.

Life, Oh Life

I feel sad right now.

I feel hopeless and alone...

What will I do?

Is there still hope?

I just wanna give up.

I don't know what to do.

But every time I feel this way, I am always reminded of what they always say: Appreciate life. Appreciate every little thing that you have.

So I guess, that's what I should do. Even if the emptiness is still there. If God has all the answers, then He will fill up my emptiness.

He's the way, the truth, and the life. I'll hold on to that. I'll hold on to Him.

Life in this world has always been challenging. Problems are always with us. But because of these challenges, we are made stronger each day.

So I'll just enjoy this journey towards the Kingdom of my God.