would love to hear in my wedding....whew...God is holding me. I will never be shaken. May strength, joy and hope comes from the living God.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
How Great Thou Art
This has been my mom's favorite gospel song.
Everytime i heard it, it really touch my heart....this is my love for my God.
Declaring His power and honor and glory as He is worthy of all our love and adoration.
NOW SING MY SOUL....
Lyrics:
Everytime i heard it, it really touch my heart....this is my love for my God.
Declaring His power and honor and glory as He is worthy of all our love and adoration.
NOW SING MY SOUL....
Lyrics:
O Lord my God
When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds
Thy hands have made
I see the stars
I hear the rollin' thunder
Thy power throughout
The universe displayed.
When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds
Thy hands have made
I see the stars
I hear the rollin' thunder
Thy power throughout
The universe displayed.
Then sings my soul
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art
How great Thou art
Then sings my soul
My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art!
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art
How great Thou art
Then sings my soul
My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art!
When Christ shall come
With shouts of acclamation
And take me home
What joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim,
"My God, how great Thou art!"
With shouts of acclamation
And take me home
What joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim,
"My God, how great Thou art!"
Then sings my soul
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art
How great Thou art
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art
How great Thou art
Then sings my soul
My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art
How great Thou art!...
My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art
How great Thou art!...
Yesterday's Journey
While at SM Pampanga yesterday, i saw a poster saying, "Pride is forever". I disagree but then i again question myself, "leigh, do you still have pride?" ...i guess i have. This is something that i tried to overcome. I don;t wanna be controlled by pride and self-centeredness. I wanna be free from this bondage.
Went inside the mall look around, so many things to see. But looking again, all are vanity. People are busy shopping, roaming around, playing, laughing and eating. Outside the mall, there are children begging for bread or loot, people crying. And a man lying on the street, hit by a bus. Lord, have mercy.
Ride on a victory liner, there are muslim praying at the back. That is their love for their god. To pray wherever they are when the clock tick at 3pm til 5 or 6. That's their discipline.
Look inside my bag, my Bible i couldn't find. I had this spirit-controlled women instead, but my soul longs for the Word straight from God. Im hungry. Thirsty.I long to see deeper into God's Word. I long for wisdom and understanding.
I long for time alone with my Lord.
To pray. To pray. To pray. To pray.
Went inside the mall look around, so many things to see. But looking again, all are vanity. People are busy shopping, roaming around, playing, laughing and eating. Outside the mall, there are children begging for bread or loot, people crying. And a man lying on the street, hit by a bus. Lord, have mercy.
Ride on a victory liner, there are muslim praying at the back. That is their love for their god. To pray wherever they are when the clock tick at 3pm til 5 or 6. That's their discipline.
Look inside my bag, my Bible i couldn't find. I had this spirit-controlled women instead, but my soul longs for the Word straight from God. Im hungry. Thirsty.I long to see deeper into God's Word. I long for wisdom and understanding.
I long for time alone with my Lord.
To pray. To pray. To pray. To pray.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Whew...so my wedding is coming?
Praise the Lord for His mercy endures forever!
Last saturday, michael and went to meet a friend of mine who have been married for 3years now. My purpose is to know more about the wedding preparations and some knowledge on papers that we need to get from some offices.
We went to visit a person who can help us with the venue and food that will cater an approximately 200 persons including children. As of the moment i have listed 165 guest..whew.
And then we go look for give away for people who will come. We just ordered 100 pieces of it with 2 different styles which michael and i chooses.
We also went to check on gowns for me and a barong tagalog for michael, plus gowns and barongs for our entourage.
And i have to tell, well... it's been a long day for us.
Wedding preparations are exciting yet stressful hehe. Michael likes green and i love blue and pink. And finally we got our motif...lavender. Haha.
On the same day, my mom, sister and niece and nephews went to give their sizes for the rent of their gowns and barongs.
Whew, with all these preparation...so my wedding is coming???? i believe so.
I am one blessed bride. (which could possibly be the title of my personal wedding blog)
Weeeeeeeehhhhhhh....i am so excited.
By the Lord's grace, here we are....michael & leigh...embracing God's knot.
To God be the glory forever and ever.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Shouting on my Mountain for the glory of God
On top of the hill my soul burst out good. I am feeling awesomely grateful for the gift of life. Feel the fresh air, taking deep breath, lifting hands.
Lord, here i am on top of this mountain. I am made free because of Your love.
My Deliverer delivered me. My Healer healed me. My Comforter comforted me. My Soul Lover loves me. My Saviour saves me. It is You alone Lord, it is You.
Whom I have in heaven but You. My heart and my soul longeth for You.
I am confident. I am sure.
I am standing strong because my God is strong.
I am standing on my mountains - of fear, of confusion, of problems, of disappointments - and i am feeling stronger now. God made me conquer it all. God is my solution. God is my Rock within.
Feel loved today and always.
I love you dear friends but Jesus loves you more!!!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Whoever Will Be will Be
From the News, they already have unofficial and partial result of the Election.
But whoever won, it is allowed by God. So even if others will not be happy with the result, it is still the will of God that prevails.
I have casts a Vote! I have exercise my right. The voting Machine says, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Laying all down to God. Believing that He has purpose for everything.
Fret not thyself now.
But whoever won, it is allowed by God. So even if others will not be happy with the result, it is still the will of God that prevails.
I have casts a Vote! I have exercise my right. The voting Machine says, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Laying all down to God. Believing that He has purpose for everything.
Fret not thyself now.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
For the Lord and my Country: BANGON PILIPINAS
I have so much in mind that i forgot that election time is coming...nearly days from now only. And i haven't even decide whom to vote for. I watch polls, news, advertisements of longing leaders who, ofcourse, will show their best part to pursuade the filipino people to vote for them .
Everyone has it's unique qualities. A temperament that made each of them different.
Well, we cannot judge only God can do that.
As Christian, ofcourse i would like vote for someone who love Jesus. But who amongst those candidates really love the Lord? Only God know.
There are so many black propagandas to turn down people from their choice. Sometimes, a last minute news will make people change their decisions and plans. Sometimes news confuses individuals. Facebook showed lots of it. I witnessed people fighting on facebook because of what they think a good president should be (whew, different opinions)
I have this from my email today from a friend also in facebook. It touches me. But i still haven't decide yet. Praying for the Lord's quidance on this.
This is what the Email Contains:
To all my beloved JIL Pastors:
Once again, please allow me to speak to you from my heart.
The last two and a half months have been a very difficult time for me… physically and emotionally.
Since the campaign period kicked off last February 9, I worked hard in ways which even your most compassionate imagination would not be able to capture. In almost all the sorties that we held, we hit the road with physical strength that was supernaturally provided by our LORD. Why supernatural strength? Because only God could have sustained me to join motorcades, attend multi-sectoral fora and talk for hours in press conferences and campaign rallies with only an average of 3 hours of sleep everyday. In the sorties, we already abandoned what breakfast or lunch or dinner means. A meal comes whenever it comes. Or it is taken whenever it could be taken. Sometimes, breakfast is taken at 3:00 in the afternoon and dinner, at 1:00 in the morning.
Since of all, you – JIL Pastors – are the closest to my heart, let me usher you to it more deeply. I will tell you one agony which I have been trying my best to relegate in the farthest corner of my heart. The pace and the physical demands of our campaign have made me physically weak. So weak that many times I just considered secluding myself in my room. Or how about spending at least a day in a hospital room just for me to have a complete rest? I am tired. And over and over, I would ask myself, why do I have to leave my comfort zone again?
When I would have the time to think of my family in the car or in the plane, I cry. I cry because, at my age, what I really had wished to do is to spend more time with my grandchildren. I miss my JJJ, all three boys now in the States. I miss my Doreen. What is worse is that Doreen is just here in Metro Manila, many times she is at the Zoe Office. But I am not around. Papa Eddie is in the campaign trail. And again, I would ask myself, why do I have to leave my comfort zone?
Also, I will be a hypocrite if I say that survey results do not affect me. They do… they always do. I campaign so hard and then we’d be stuck with 2 percent? Honestly, reports of a fixed 2 percent rating make me sad. Sad, but never demoralized! Again, why do I have to leave my comfort zone?
My beloved JIL Pastors, I believe that we share the same stories of personal sacrifices in order to obey the LORD. Whenever I ask myself the question of leaving my comfort zone, I am led back to God’s calling in my life. And with this, I know that you fully understand what I mean.
“Siguro wala na talagang makita ang Diyos na makikipaglaban para sa Kanya sa bansang ito.” This is how I answer myself. This is how I convince myself to go on.
My life is for God and country… para sa Diyos at Bayan.
All the rest is secondary to me, including my own life.
These are personal concerns which I relay to you because you are my co-Pastors. I mingle around every single day with different people: from other Churches, from politics, from Bangon Pilipinas, from wherever. But always, I will reveal the deepest part of my heart to the ones I consider who know me most intimately: to you, my beloved JIL Pastors.
I thank you because you have always supported me out of your overflowing love and respect… the proof of which was when you released me last year from ecclesiastical work so I could pursue God’s calling in my life. Thank you.
We are on the last stretch of the campaign. In all humility, I am asking you to join me in walking some more extra miles. We can no longer be timid. Let us be bold as the Lion of Judah in an all-out campaign for Bro. Eddie Villanueva and the rest of the Bangon Pilipinas slate.
Research shows that the last three weeks before election day is the most crucial time to raise and maintain awareness about a candidate. Let us not miss the chance. This is our time!
I am happy and blessed that you refer to me as “DAVID” in reference to the prophetic words given to me.
My beloved JIL Pastors, I need people behind me with the passion and courage like that of “David’s mighty men” in 2 Samuel 23. Kung para sa Diyos at bayan ang laban, hindi pa ba natin ibibigay ang lahat-lahat?
This letter from the heart is a call to David’s mighty men. Nasa kahuli-hulihang sandali na tayo. Itodo na natin ang laban! Mahirap iwan ang ating mga comfort zone pero aanhin natin ang ginhawa kung hindi naman tayo nabubuhay sa gitna ng pagkatawag sa atin ng Diyos?
I trust that you will heed to this call. Whatever is there that still hinders you to go all-out, let us surrender it to the LORD. And let us ask Him to bless us with the spirit of passion and courage that would surpass even the passion and courage that guided David’s mighty men in the Bible.
Nagtitiwala ako sa inyong pagmamahal sa Diyos at Bayan!
Pagtulungan natin ang isang bagong simula para sa ating bansa. Bangon Pilipinas!
Para sa Diyos at Bayan,
BRO. EDDIE VILLANUEVA
Everyone has it's unique qualities. A temperament that made each of them different.
Well, we cannot judge only God can do that.
As Christian, ofcourse i would like vote for someone who love Jesus. But who amongst those candidates really love the Lord? Only God know.
There are so many black propagandas to turn down people from their choice. Sometimes, a last minute news will make people change their decisions and plans. Sometimes news confuses individuals. Facebook showed lots of it. I witnessed people fighting on facebook because of what they think a good president should be (whew, different opinions)
I have this from my email today from a friend also in facebook. It touches me. But i still haven't decide yet. Praying for the Lord's quidance on this.
This is what the Email Contains:
April 23, 2010
To all my beloved JIL Pastors:
Once again, please allow me to speak to you from my heart.
The last two and a half months have been a very difficult time for me… physically and emotionally.
Since the campaign period kicked off last February 9, I worked hard in ways which even your most compassionate imagination would not be able to capture. In almost all the sorties that we held, we hit the road with physical strength that was supernaturally provided by our LORD. Why supernatural strength? Because only God could have sustained me to join motorcades, attend multi-sectoral fora and talk for hours in press conferences and campaign rallies with only an average of 3 hours of sleep everyday. In the sorties, we already abandoned what breakfast or lunch or dinner means. A meal comes whenever it comes. Or it is taken whenever it could be taken. Sometimes, breakfast is taken at 3:00 in the afternoon and dinner, at 1:00 in the morning.
Since of all, you – JIL Pastors – are the closest to my heart, let me usher you to it more deeply. I will tell you one agony which I have been trying my best to relegate in the farthest corner of my heart. The pace and the physical demands of our campaign have made me physically weak. So weak that many times I just considered secluding myself in my room. Or how about spending at least a day in a hospital room just for me to have a complete rest? I am tired. And over and over, I would ask myself, why do I have to leave my comfort zone again?
When I would have the time to think of my family in the car or in the plane, I cry. I cry because, at my age, what I really had wished to do is to spend more time with my grandchildren. I miss my JJJ, all three boys now in the States. I miss my Doreen. What is worse is that Doreen is just here in Metro Manila, many times she is at the Zoe Office. But I am not around. Papa Eddie is in the campaign trail. And again, I would ask myself, why do I have to leave my comfort zone?
Also, I will be a hypocrite if I say that survey results do not affect me. They do… they always do. I campaign so hard and then we’d be stuck with 2 percent? Honestly, reports of a fixed 2 percent rating make me sad. Sad, but never demoralized! Again, why do I have to leave my comfort zone?
My beloved JIL Pastors, I believe that we share the same stories of personal sacrifices in order to obey the LORD. Whenever I ask myself the question of leaving my comfort zone, I am led back to God’s calling in my life. And with this, I know that you fully understand what I mean.
“Siguro wala na talagang makita ang Diyos na makikipaglaban para sa Kanya sa bansang ito.” This is how I answer myself. This is how I convince myself to go on.
My life is for God and country… para sa Diyos at Bayan.
All the rest is secondary to me, including my own life.
These are personal concerns which I relay to you because you are my co-Pastors. I mingle around every single day with different people: from other Churches, from politics, from Bangon Pilipinas, from wherever. But always, I will reveal the deepest part of my heart to the ones I consider who know me most intimately: to you, my beloved JIL Pastors.
I thank you because you have always supported me out of your overflowing love and respect… the proof of which was when you released me last year from ecclesiastical work so I could pursue God’s calling in my life. Thank you.
We are on the last stretch of the campaign. In all humility, I am asking you to join me in walking some more extra miles. We can no longer be timid. Let us be bold as the Lion of Judah in an all-out campaign for Bro. Eddie Villanueva and the rest of the Bangon Pilipinas slate.
Research shows that the last three weeks before election day is the most crucial time to raise and maintain awareness about a candidate. Let us not miss the chance. This is our time!
I am happy and blessed that you refer to me as “DAVID” in reference to the prophetic words given to me.
My beloved JIL Pastors, I need people behind me with the passion and courage like that of “David’s mighty men” in 2 Samuel 23. Kung para sa Diyos at bayan ang laban, hindi pa ba natin ibibigay ang lahat-lahat?
This letter from the heart is a call to David’s mighty men. Nasa kahuli-hulihang sandali na tayo. Itodo na natin ang laban! Mahirap iwan ang ating mga comfort zone pero aanhin natin ang ginhawa kung hindi naman tayo nabubuhay sa gitna ng pagkatawag sa atin ng Diyos?
I trust that you will heed to this call. Whatever is there that still hinders you to go all-out, let us surrender it to the LORD. And let us ask Him to bless us with the spirit of passion and courage that would surpass even the passion and courage that guided David’s mighty men in the Bible.
Nagtitiwala ako sa inyong pagmamahal sa Diyos at Bayan!
Pagtulungan natin ang isang bagong simula para sa ating bansa. Bangon Pilipinas!
Para sa Diyos at Bayan,
BRO. EDDIE VILLANUEVA
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