I AM SO INah

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Nurse. Wife. Mother. Dreamer. Believer. Loud Laugh-er. I made this blog mainly for the purpose of expressing, relinquishing and freeing what I have in my mind. Though I am a good speaker, I am not the chatterbox type; hence, my love for writing. I believe I can very well express my thoughts through words alone. I am a nurse, a working one. And oh, not a volunteer. I am assigned mostly with pediatric cases which I prefer very much. Being a nurse is fulfilling but I cannot full say that I am happy with my job. Whoever said "Do something you love for a living and you'll never have to work a day in your life" is a genius but I'm not an example of that person. I am a wife. A mother. A family Person. These are the best roles in life, I tell you. No matter what you do or where you go, you'll always be secured that there will be people who will have your back. I hope to fill this blog with interesting stuff. With this, I wish I could inspire, fascinate and entertain people.

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When God Does Not Heal If God is all-powerful, why do we witness so few miraculous healings? There are many reasons for this. Sometimes we do not ask Him. Other times, we might ask but with wrong motives or a lack of faith. And then there is the reason that we do not like to hear: God may choose not to heal. Beware of theology that promises healing to anyone who asks. This is not biblical. The problem is not inability; God is able to heal anyone and anything. And be careful if someone claims the lingering illness is the result of sin. This may be true, but often our heavenly Father, in His great love and unfathomable wisdom, allows our ailments to persist. Consider Paul, who asked the Lord three times to remove his “thorn.” (See 2 Corinthians 12:7-8.) Yet it remained. We can learn from his response—he did not question God’s authority, nor did he complain. Instead, recognizing that divine strength would show through his weakness, Paul trusted God. We, too, can believe that God will work all things for good in His children’s lives (Romans 8:28). In fact, character growth usually occurs in times of suffering, loss, or hurt. While adversity is uncomfortable, we can feel hope and joy in what our Father is accomplishing through painful times. Ultimately, God brings glory to Himself and good to His children. There are instances when this involves miraculous healing, but He often refines us by allowing the hardship. As with silver and gold, impurities are usually removed from hearts in the fiery furnace of life’s struggles. Trust God’s plan and rest in His love.

Alex Mackin' 😜👒

Never stop learning. Never stop improving. Don't lose that hunger. Strive for excellence not because you want to lift yourself higher and get praises, but because you want to honour God with the life He blessed you with. Be the best version of your already beautiful self. ❤️

Keeping Out Eyes On His Goals Have you ever attempted to walk in a straight line while looking at your feet? Try this on the beach sometime so you can look back at your footprints. You’ll probably be surprised at how crooked the path is. But fix your eyes upon something far away, and each step will point in the desired direction—toward that distant focal point. Our lives are like this. If we set goals, then our decisions and thoughts will lead toward the desired end. On the other hand, if we bumble along without specific aims, we will wander and waste much precious time and energy. Goals are crucial to the well-lived life. Why, then, do so many people fail to formulate purposeful aims? Some simply do not see the importance of a plan, while others are too lazy to devise one or don’t know how to go about it. Then there are those who lack faith in God’s ability to help them achieve their aspirations. Think about the many goals Jesus had—they drove all that He did. His daily aims involved such things as serving others and teaching those who sought righteousness. But more than that, our Savior centered everything on a primary purpose set even before time began: to lay down His life on the cross in order to save mankind from sin and glorify the Father. We were created to glorify the Lord and be fruitful in His service. Imagine the impact our lives could have if we asked God to guide our goals. Pray, “What do You want to change about my life? What do You want to accomplish through me?” Let Him determine on what and on whom you focus.

Ending Well Luke 12:15-21 tells a story about a rich man who made poor use of his days. Incorrectly assuming that his life would last for many years; he not only left God out of his plans but also allowed materialism to guide him. Paul, on the other hand, knew his time was short and made the most of His remaining days on earth. For one thing, his priority was to care for others as long as possible. His letters from prison illustrate this: Despite knowing he would soon face death, Paul devoted his time and energy to instructing fellow believers and praying for them. The apostle also recognized the value of time spent encouraging Christians to do everything as if for the Lord (Col. 3:23). This is important even when one’s task seems unrelated to the church. Our Father’s work isn’t just for missionaries and pastors; He calls all His children to different fields and assignments. Paul also knew that the Christian life encompasses struggles. And he was realistic about acknowledging his own imperfections (Rom. 7:5-25). This meant that to make the best use of his time, he needed to persevere, remember God’s promises, and rely on divine power for victory. Indeed, at the end of his life, Paul was able to say, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7). Life is a gift. Every one of us has a limited number of days on this earth. How will you utilize your time so you can look back and, like Paul, confidently say that you ended well? 2017 signals the end of me and the start of God's reign in my life. I surrender everything to you. 👆

Let Jesus be your sole reason to celebrate this season! Happy birthday to the king! Thank you for coming to the world to save us. Ikaw ang may birthday Jesus, yet ikaw ang bigay nang bigay ng regalo at blessings sa amin! Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 ❤️, Rina and Van 😊

When God Closes A Door Have you ever prayed about a situation, felt confident of God’s will, and made your plans, only to discover the door has suddenly slammed shut? Maybe it was relocation to another city, a relationship leading toward marriage, or a job opportunity that seemed so promising. Whatever the situation, the result was confusion, disappointment, and maybe even despair. What was God doing? Paul and Silas had a similar experience on their second missionary journey. After originally intending to visit previous church plants, they instead decided to move into new territory with the gospel. But the Holy Spirit forbade them from going into Asia (modern-day Turkey). So they went north to Mysia with the intention of heading east to Bithynia. Yet once again the Holy Spirit closed the door. At that point, they may have wondered why God would prevent them from preaching the gospel. After all, hadn’t Jesus given them the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20)? The answer came to Paul in a dream as the Lord redirected them to Greece—a nation with great metropolitan cities. From there, the gospel could spread more rapidly, and eventually Paul circled around to Ephesus, bringing the gospel to Asia. By the time John wrote Revelation, there were at least seven churches on that continent. God often uses closed doors to redirect us into His perfect will and timing. Therefore, the wisest response is to rely on His infinite wisdom, wait for His clear direction, and follow the Holy Spirit’s promptings. God’s redirection brings blessing if we’ll simply trust and obey.

"Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him” (Psalm 37:7a GW). One of the reasons people struggle with contentment is because we’re always looking for explanations for why things happen in our lives. It ticks us off that God doesn’t offer us explanations. So why doesn’t he? Because he’s testing you. He’s testing you to see if you will let go of control and learn to be content, whether he explains it or not. God doesn’t owe you an explanation for anything, and you wouldn’t understand it even if he gave it. But even if you did get an explanation, it still wouldn’t take away the pain. You’re not going to know why most things happen until you get on the other side of death. God isn’t going to give you an explanation. But he will test you. I remember when I was a little kid, the only time our classroom in school was quiet was during a test. The teacher would say, “No talking! Take your pencils, and fill out your tests.” Even the teacher would be silent. When God is silent in your life, you’re going through a test. When you don’t hear God and he feels like a million miles away, that is a test! The teacher is always silent when the students take a test. When God is silent in your life, your faith is being tested. Will you let go of control, or will you grab on more tightly? Will you learn to be content? When you’re going through pain this next week or next month or this year, you don’t really need God’s explanation. You need God’s presence. -Pastor Rick Warren

🎤You're love goes through the cracks of my brokenness Replacing all my fears You died on the cross and took my shame Your mercy pours on me Never let me go My Lord let me praise forever more Broken as I am My hands are lifted high and praised Your grace is so sufficient and made me whole again Lift Your name oh Lord All I am is Yours Wounded but healed Imperfect but mended Your grace it flows through me🎤 ❤️❤️❤️

Equipped To Do His Will Some people who know the Lord has called them to do something, but they are so focused on their perceived lack of ability that they keep telling Him, “I just can’t.” Did you realize this is a form of rebellion? It amounts to telling God that He isn’t powerful enough to equip you—and that His will being done on this earth depends upon your natural skills. On being called to lead the Israelites out of slavery, Moses complained that he was the wrong person for the job and offered an excuse of not being a good speaker (Ex. 4:10). God’s response underscores that not only was He more than able to equip His chosen leader, but He also planned to accomplish His purposes with or without Moses. The Lord is the one who gives us the ability to live within His will. It’s a divine promise: If we believe Him and move forward in obedience, He’ll show us what we’re to do and then will energize us to get it done. Philippians 2:13 says that God Himself “is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” There’s nothing to fear: You never have to take on His work in your own strength, and He won’t ask you to do anything that He will not enable you to carry out. The Father is committed to equipping His children to do whatever He asks. As a follower of Christ, you have a personal responsibility—first, to say yes when God calls, and second, to allow Him to achieve His purposes through your life. He won’t let you down. Watching Him work through you will strengthen your faith and further the process of conforming you to His Son’s image.

Do you have mornings when you wake up feeling very thankful even if you cannot pinpoint a reason? Even if you know in your human mind that your troubles are not yet over and adversity is still at hand? That's God's grace - His arms surrounding us and telling us "I got you." (at RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg)

Bookstores always make me feel home. 📚📖💕 (at Chapters St. Vital)

Prayers Of Gratitude Prayer is the amazing privilege of entering into God’s throne room. The Creator and Ruler of the universe actually invites us to communicate with Him. Typically, our prayers consist of petitions, intercession, confession, praise, and thanksgiving. Which of these five aspects of prayer consumes most of the time you spend talking with the Father? If you’re like many believers, you’d have to admit that thanksgiving isn’t at the top of the list. And there are several reasons why this could be true. Whatever fills our minds is also what dominates our prayers. If we feel overwhelmed with problems, petitions naturally become more urgent. When concerns for loved ones are foremost in our mind, then intercession will be our focus. A sense of conviction and regret over sin leads us to concentrate on confession. All these are important and necessary, but we can’t let the cares of this earthly life and our own needs prevent us from taking time to center our attention on the Lord. Now, it’s true that after we’ve seen God work in our life or answer a prayer request, we’re filled with gratitude and thank Him repeatedly. But after a while we tend to forget and drift back into our regular thought patterns. Here’s the key to keeping gratitude and praise foremost in our prayers: learning to know the Lord more deeply. As we read the Scriptures and discover His glorious nature and mighty works, He’ll become our focus, and our prayers will be filled with praise and thanks, not just for what He’s done for us but in appreciation of who He is—our good, loving, faithful, and glorious God. Photo: Throwback to my Toronto trip - I remember the days when I was fervently praying for the things I have now. TYL for the great surprise yesterday!!! 🙏👆😊

And it has come to this. Am I ready? Am I courageous enough? I have live a life of pain and groaning for the past months, and while I have improved vastly through God's grace, I am not yet completely healed. Am I ready to step it up one notch higher through the power of forgiveness? My life verse (Phil 4:13) says I can. Father, guide me through this journey.

No idea where to start? Begin with the book of Proverbs. It will teach you how to live. Stay hungry for His Word and thirst for nothing but a relationship with Him. Hi Papa God, this one's for you. 😉👆😘

Vision Without Boundaries. What do you think goes through the mind of runners during a marathon? It’s not unusual for them to think about crossing the finish line. If they let themselves dwell on how long, painful, or difficult the race will be, they could easily fail. With regard to our aspirations, we would be wise to follow a similar thought pattern. If we permit ourselves to think about obstacles in our path, we are less likely to succeed. God’s vision is for us to share His message of hope with all of the world (Luke 24:47). Like a marathon, it’s a huge task, and many Christians feel “all the nations” is too big of an assignment. Other believers stop because of a language barrier or a safety concern. And some just don’t know how to start, so they let insecurity deter them. But Jesus’ mandate must translate into our obedience, which means we must overcome any hindrances. First, it’s important to identify limitations that exist in our minds. Second, God’s transformation of our own life should be a significant motivation. Third, we need to rely on Jesus’ promise of His presence and the Holy Spirit’s empowerment. Remember that the Lord said what would be impossible with man is possible with God (Luke 18:27). Once we break down our objections and obey in the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit, we’ll be amazed at what God will do through us. What mental limitations have you put on sharing the good news of the gospel with the world? Ask for forgiveness, refocus on the goal, and tell the Lord that you are available to share and to serve. Thank you Lord for reminding me today that with You, anything is possible! 🙏

So much feelsssss. Yes, God I want to know you more and have a more intimate, personal relationship with you. Teach me to love like you do. ❤️❤️❤️

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