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
Friday, March 26, 2010
DISAPPOINTMENTS
(a photo saying, "NO to DISAPPOINTMENTS")
Ok that's a very negative and difficult topic to discuss since what i want for a blog is blessings flowing from God Above... through me... to you (readers).
Let's define it then. Uhm, disappointment is an act of selfishness flowed from being materialistic at times and not understanding a thing or two. Ok, you cannot find that one in your dictionary because it came from a selfish feeling in me.
Help me, LOrd!
Ok here's the thing. I would like to look at the mirror (ok, looking now) and asked my self one simple thing, "How are you, Leigh?"...the devil will answer, "Disappointed!".....Ouch, ouch, ouch. Well, i am. Ok sorry i blamed the devil for my disappointments. Maybe it's not really the devil who answered but the "Me_MONSTER" within me.
I am disappointed because i feel alone.
The past couple of days are real happy ones. But days will not always be a happy days. That's why we have a thing called "Balance" because everything should be fair and balance.
My disappointments came from a dream that maybe will remain a dream. I am trying to wake myself up and try to understand things but to my surprise, i was surrounded with sadness and frustrations and feeling of being left behind... without wings.
I cried and is crying. My disappointment led me to so many question. I don't wanna judge and i will remain standing in my belief of what "God's will" is. God has perfect time to reveal everything. God has perfect choice. God, without a doubt, knows what's better and what's best. I try not to be blinded by the truth the Lord s revealing unto me. I wanted to follow Him and seek Him more and more each day.
Lord, i don't wanna rebel on my disappointments. Help me endure and overcome it.
Cover me , Lord and keep me protected. I don't wanna sway in the faith but to cling unto it.
Honey told me yesterday, "FAITH IS STRONG". Lord, You are stronger.
If my pride caused my disappointments, help me understand Your will and your purpose for everything.
Keep me strong, not on my wings but on my knees. Help me to bow down and not to soar on my pride.
Lord, You are my wings...the wind beneath my wings. Now, i would like to soar in humility...to soar with You.
It just reminded me of the song, "Wind Beneath My Wings" that i always love singing.
Here's the LYRICS:
It must have been cold there in my shadow,
To never have sunlight on Your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's Your way.
You always walked a step behind.
So I was the one with all the glory,
While You were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.
Did you ever know that You're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause You are the wind beneath my wings.
It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want You to know I know the truth, of course I know it.
I would be nothing without You.
I AM NOTHING...I AM DEFINITELY NOTHING...I AM ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.....WITHOUT JESUS, the wind beneath my wings....MY WINGS.
Here's a Bible Message for me...BUT if you (yes you) feel disppointed as some point of your life, here's something the Lord wanted us to know:
Psalm 22:5
They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed.
Isaiah 49:23
...Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in me will not be disappointed."
Lesson Learned:
Life is a series of disappointing views until we give our lives to the only One who can give it eternal meaning. Every other destination will leave you feeling hollow inside - until you're home - in the waiting arms of Jesus Christ.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
IT IS FINISHED
It is always a good thing to stay silent after reading God's Word...feeling His presence, knowing that He's right there and then watching over you and listening to you.
After a year of being away from each other, we finally came to a point in our lives that we have to live together to share the love the Lord has given us. The long wait is FINISHED. Patience paid it all and it's all worth it. We have accomplished something because Jesus guides us all through out. He remained our strength, our song, the center of our life.
Michael and i have been together for seven days now. We're not yet married but praying for it. More things to do and learn.
My family has been so supportive of us. I owe them a lot. They love michael and accepted him in the family. I thank the Lord for giving me wonderful parents and siblings that cares for us all the way.
I received a daily devotion from my mail today and i would like to share it to all the readers out there, just in case you peeked through my blog page. BUt you can always subscribed to Pastor Greg Laurie's Daily Devotion through clicking this link.
Here's the Devotion for Today March 12, 2010, HAPPY READING. Be Blessed in Jesus!
— Colossians 2:14
"Finished" is the word we use after a job is done. It is a word that says we don't need to work anymore, because it is done. "Finished" is also the word Jesus used from the cross. He said, "It is finished!" (John 19:30). In other words, "It is accomplished!"
The devil was soundly defeated at the cross of Calvary—and that is something he doesn't want us to know. Referring to His impending crucifixion, Jesus said, "The time for judging this world has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out." Through His death, Jesus destroyed the one who had the power of death, which is the devil. And when we put our faith in Jesus Christ, the stranglehold of Satan is broken. He cannot control us. We can rest in the finished work of Christ.
This means that when we face spiritual battles, we are not fighting for victory; we are fighting from it. We don't fight to get victory. We fight because it has already been obtained. We don't need to pray, "Lord, give me victory." Rather, we should pray, "Lord, I have victory, and I will live accordingly." As Romans 8:37 tells us, "Despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ."
We can win in the spiritual battle. We can overcome the enemy. I am not saying we will win every skirmish and every conflict, but I am saying we will win the war. I am not saying we never will sin and never will stumble, because we will. We all will. But we can win the battle overall, because we stand in the righteousness of Christ.
So when the devil tries to strike that fatal blow against you, it no doubt will be repelled, because you are standing right with God.
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After a year of being away from each other, we finally came to a point in our lives that we have to live together to share the love the Lord has given us. The long wait is FINISHED. Patience paid it all and it's all worth it. We have accomplished something because Jesus guides us all through out. He remained our strength, our song, the center of our life.
Michael and i have been together for seven days now. We're not yet married but praying for it. More things to do and learn.
My family has been so supportive of us. I owe them a lot. They love michael and accepted him in the family. I thank the Lord for giving me wonderful parents and siblings that cares for us all the way.
I received a daily devotion from my mail today and i would like to share it to all the readers out there, just in case you peeked through my blog page. BUt you can always subscribed to Pastor Greg Laurie's Daily Devotion through clicking this link.
Here's the Devotion for Today March 12, 2010, HAPPY READING. Be Blessed in Jesus!
Victory!
He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.— Colossians 2:14
"Finished" is the word we use after a job is done. It is a word that says we don't need to work anymore, because it is done. "Finished" is also the word Jesus used from the cross. He said, "It is finished!" (John 19:30). In other words, "It is accomplished!"
The devil was soundly defeated at the cross of Calvary—and that is something he doesn't want us to know. Referring to His impending crucifixion, Jesus said, "The time for judging this world has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out." Through His death, Jesus destroyed the one who had the power of death, which is the devil. And when we put our faith in Jesus Christ, the stranglehold of Satan is broken. He cannot control us. We can rest in the finished work of Christ.
This means that when we face spiritual battles, we are not fighting for victory; we are fighting from it. We don't fight to get victory. We fight because it has already been obtained. We don't need to pray, "Lord, give me victory." Rather, we should pray, "Lord, I have victory, and I will live accordingly." As Romans 8:37 tells us, "Despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ."
We can win in the spiritual battle. We can overcome the enemy. I am not saying we will win every skirmish and every conflict, but I am saying we will win the war. I am not saying we never will sin and never will stumble, because we will. We all will. But we can win the battle overall, because we stand in the righteousness of Christ.
So when the devil tries to strike that fatal blow against you, it no doubt will be repelled, because you are standing right with God.
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