THE SKY IS FULL OF STARS

ELAH | 25 | BICOLANA A fangirl | A friend | A Teacher A Missionary forever Dreamer | Heartist | Blogger Shutterbug | Writer Loved | Forgiven | Saved Young | Christian | Happy Genuinely happy. Perfectly content. Endlessly blessed. PRAY UNCEASINGLY. ~1 Thessalonians 5:17~ BE STILL. ~Exodus 14:14~ BE JOYFUL, PATIENT, FAITHFUL. ~Romans 12:12~

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One week has passed since this heartwarming, life-giving grace. Praise the Lord for #LiveloudX!😊😍❤ Can't get over that moment when Praiseworthy and Send Me were sung. My old-school heart just danced out of utter joy. Hihi😄😁

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One week has passed since this heartwarming, life-giving grace. Praise the Lord for #LiveloudX!😊😍❤ Can't get over that moment when Praiseworthy and Send Me were sung. My old-school heart just danced out of utter joy. Hihi😄😁

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One week has passed since this heartwarming, life-giving grace. Praise the Lord for #LiveloudX!😊😍❤ Can't get over that moment when Praiseworthy and Send Me were sung. My old-school heart just danced out of utter joy. Hihi😄😁

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I am so happy we got to have this moment together, NikiJin and Pichi.😍💕 Lablab always.❤

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I wish sunsets would last longer

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It's truly a happy feeling when you're the first one to know something very important, deep, and genuine, but it also entails trust and confidence you should never break.😊

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Was with 2 of my most favorite people on Earth.😍❤ Thank you, Makikoy and NikiJin. Grasya kayo always.💕

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A simple treat for an extraordinary person. Happy Mothers' Day, Mommy! We love you po.😊❤

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You never really love someone until you learn to forgive.

Leaves, Ben&Ben

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I MISS THE OLD ME

I miss writing every thought that crosses my mind—even the senseless and shallow ones.

I miss taking photographs—ones that mean a thousand words, and even those that mean nothing to others but mean so much to me.

I miss doodling and drawing things—those that make other people happy and those that make me happy.

I miss walking from street to street only to find that one special store where I know I can be in my own little bubble of peace and joy—may it be an art shop or a cafe or food hub.

I also miss watching movies alone late in the evening where seats are no longer available in the cinemas and I either sit comfortably on the floor or just stand, leaning on the wall.

I miss listening to classic songs and songs by the boy bands I enjoy listening to—those that speak to my heart and make my soul feel alive.

I miss cleaning my room when the only goal I have is to free myself from everything I don’t want to own anymore—memories that hurt; things I need to let go of.

I miss having to enjoy eating my comfort food without craving for someone to be with because me time was the best time and only time I can overthink—or not think at all.

I miss being happy being alone. I miss my solitude. I miss my peace. I miss myself.

And it’s sad that I know I can’t be that person again unless I let go of my growing fear of being alone.

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Deer Farm x Hibiscus Camp | 04.21.18

Had the opportunity to visit Deer Farm, Ocampo and Hibiscus Camp, Tigaon (both here in Camarines Sur) with two of my sisters in Christ, Ate Darling and Ate Miles. Deer Farm and Hibiscus Camp are both in my unwritten to-go places list, and traveling to and actually reaching both places made my heart so happy. To be closer with nature in any way is always an adventure for me.

The deer are all so wonderful to look at. The farm itself is such a sight to behold. Had a lot of fun time taking photos of the deer and the landscape.

Best part is ENTRANCE IS FREE! But, of course, we have to know that every visit requires consideration of the people who maintain the cleanliness and security of the farm, deer, and the guests too. So, keep your trash and leave nothing but footsteps.

It’s quite sad, though, that some parts of the farm have already dried up, and the grasses are all so low already.

At Hibiscus Camp I felt like I was in Baguio or Tagaytay. There were palm trees and lots of flowers.

The rustic feels of the wooden chairs, bridge, benches and the famous cabin reminded me of overnight camps where we light bonfires and talk about things that makes us happy or sad, or those scenes in movies where the character just drinks coffee or tea during the Holidays. Also, the site offers a view of the whole Province of Camarines Sur.

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HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY, YFC!☺💖

Almost 11 years ago, I was called to attend the 'Superheroes Camp' where I experienced nothing but grace, joy, mercy, and love which all overflowingly and overwhelmingly came from the Lord. Almost 11 years after that camp, the same overflowing and overwhelming grace, joy, mercy and love warm my heart and make my soul dance and sing in such tune that only His presence can make me feel.

The Lord, by His grace and for His glory has allowed me to experience all the things I went through with faith, believing in His promise of a future full of joy and hope. I had gone through a lot but because of this ministry, the Youth for Christ, I was given strength and courage to keep going, to continue fighting for life, to continue believing in love, and to continue holding on to His promise. YFC allowed me to see the beauty of this life; to see everything as grace, an opportunity to share goodness, kindness, generosity and love. YFC pushed me to be more, to do more, to be better, to live and not just to survive.

We celebrate today not just 25 years of YFC's existence in our lives but the buckets of tears, endless cries, melodic laugher, and thousands of triumphs and joys we all experienced as we journeyed altogether with the Lord our Father and Creator, Jesus Christ our Savior, and the Holy Spirit, our Giver of Life.

I am ever unworthy but today is all about God's unfailing grace and love.☺🌸

Sa mga nakasama ko simula noong non-YFC pa ako at pa-extra extra sa mga Conferences hanggang sa ako'y maging ganap na miyembro ng ministry na ito; sa aking facilitators (Ate Lorraine, my sister, and Fielyyy, my YFC Buddy); to those friends I only met online, and those with whom I found real and genuine friendship; to you who continue to make me feel I belong to the 'Youth'; you who never fail to make me feel loved and let me be the youthful me; you who allow me to feel joy and share Christ in any way I can, thank you!☺💖

Youth for Christ, thank you!🌸💗

It was a Superheroes Camp that I attended, but then and now, only Christ is my Superhero. Praise the Lord for 25 years!☺💖

Elah Caayao, YFC 2007

This was my post for the 25th Anniversary of Youth for Christ, posted on April 14, 2018--during the International Conference at Circuit Grounds, Makati, as I was attending the College Graduation of my youngest sister. Posting this today because exactly 11 years ago, I became a part of this ministry thru a Youth Camp that changed my life forever.

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“IN EVERYTHING, GIVE THANKS.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ~

Since I started watching The Cimorelli Podcast (a 15-episode online series were the Cimorelli Band, a group of 6 sisters, share their experiences in life, friendship, love, faith, hard times, and moving on, among many other topics, as related to each episode title, which are from the song titles of their Sad Girls Club Album), I have been so inspired to let my feelings out, express my emotions, and let my thoughts be heard. I journal most of the time, or tell a very good friend and my sister (shout out to NikiJin and Deness) everything I go through, every thought that comes to mind, every feeling–just everything!–and I guess it’s a good medium to not let everything be bottled up. But I also know there are a lot of good things in this world, in this life, that needs to be known.

So, once and for all, I want to start a habit, a good and life-giving one–and I’ll really try to commit to it–which can help me build a stronger esteem, make my outlook in life more positive, better my relationship with people, and live with genuine joy in my heart.

Starting today, I will be posting things, random things, that I am grateful for. From the fresh air that I breathe to the trees that dance along with the wind; from the water I drink to the stars that shine in the night skies. Anything that comes from the Lord is something to be grateful for. And I will list them out to remind myself that I am blessed beyond compare, and to also remind you the same thing–you are blessed!

“It is not joy that makes us grateful. It is gratitude that makes us joyful.”

Let’s always keep in mind that joy comes from appreciating every single thing that happens to us and everything we receive. Everything is grace!

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In my silence, I am the loudest.

Call it ironic but that’s how I actually am. Every time I hush, my mind starts to craft all things possible: adventure, conversations, debates, fights, laughter, joy, sharing, peace. I dream of hope and love but also get drowned in all my insecurities and doubts whenever I choose to drop everything and be in my own bubble of silence and solitude.

My mind and heart start to be in a war zone where I get lost in my own deep thoughts and feelings. It is hard to battle with my own head at times but at most occasions, it helps me find and be in peace with myself. After all, that’s what I need right now–peace.

With everything that happened since last year–beautiful and painful encounters all at once–I know I need to have my inner peace back. My heart is already too tired of my unending roller-coaster ride of emotions. I can’t handle any more of this without breaking down. My walls have all been torn down and I am easily rattled by everything that’s happening around me. I had built my walls so firm and high before that having all my guards down and soft is just too much for me–too much for my vulnerable heart.

I miss my silence and solitude but I also don’t want to be so contented and confined in it again that I would choose it over expressing myself and letting others in.

I will choose to be loud in my silence but also loud in voicing my thoughts and feelings out because I know there is someone out there who would patiently listen to what I have to say as much as they’d want to stay and join me in the comfort of my silence.

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“HE COUNTS THE STARS AND CALLS THEM ALL BY NAME.” – Psalm 147:4 –

We all are stars in this beautiful galaxy God has created for us. He knows us–our desires, joys and sorrows.

As unworthy as I see myself, God embraces me with His love so perfect and merciful. Though I may choose to hurt Him through my actions and decisions, I strive to live a life worthy of His call to journey with Him to faith, love, holiness, and peace.

This is me, an unworthy sinner made worthy by His perfect love, grace and mercy. And as there are millions of stars in the skies, the Lord gives countless chances of renewal and salvation every single day. All I need to do is to fully trust and surrender to Him everything.