Have faith, love. ❤

Fully known and fully loved ❤ Saved by grace. Czarina. 21

[larmoyante]

You make me nostalgic for a love that hasn’t even happened yet.

Iain Thomas, I Wrote This for You  (via perfect)

[maddieonthings]

One of those sweet mornings you could feel the glory from heaven 🙌🏼

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Wishlist 2016

[List to be updated]

I don’t know about the rest of the world, but here in the Philippines, whenever the ber months come, it’s officially the Christmas season. And with Christmas comes gifts. I don’t really like asking for a gift, but if you’d like to give me one, then here are some of the things that I would really like to have. Please bear in mind though that I always cherish whatever thing I receive so it doesn’t necessarily have to be in this list. Or you know, I may get these things for myself, so future me, here are the stuff that you liked back in October 2016.

 Ukelele 

I already have a guitar, but I would love to have a ukelele. I think it’s perfect for beaches, or for summer camps (or glamps). Plus, it’s way handier than a guitar.

Watercolor brush pens

Lately, I have been seeing a lot of watercolor art or watercolor calligraphy on my social media feeds and I think they’re really pretty. I’m not that artsy, but I would love to learn and I think it’ll be a nice hobby.

Board games

One of my teammates from work always brought his board games whenever we had the chance to play and I find it so entertaining. I want to have some of my own so I can invite my cousins, orgmates and friends to play. It’ll be a nice bonding session.

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God truly does make something beautiful out of our heartaches. Looking back at all the things that brought me to tears, that squeezed my heart raw, I realize they are all a part of this great testimony about the greatness of God and how He uses all the ugly, painful parts for a purpose, for His glory.

[heldinhishands]

what keeps me on my toes is knowing God is going to use the parts of me that i can’t stand, the things i did that i regret and hate, the season i am in now that makes me a mess, all of these things as a testimony for something greater. this is not for nothing. i’m going to look back and go “wow, look what God did, and look how He is going to use it now”. nothing is idle with God. it’s always moving and breathing and being used for His glory and to save souls. bring it on

[thebridgechicago]

At some point, we can’t please everyone, and it comes down to making a clear choice. Your first priority should always lie with the Man who died to set you free. Everything and everyone else should be a distant second.

Glen Fitzjerrell ( @unkaglen )

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You’re exhausted in the faith because you’re looking at you. The more you look at yourself and the less you look at God, the more you get frustrated at yourself. 

-Matt Chandler

[josh-christian-deactivated20231]

Be kind. Even when it’s hard.

(via josh-christian)

Especially when it's hard. Be kind to the people who appreciate it and be kind to the people who don't. Be kind when it matters, and be kind when it doesn't.

[worshipgifs]

[raewrites]

I want to be a noticer of the good and eager to speak the rare word… a kind word.

Lysa TerKeurst (via raewrites)

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There is something so precious about the quietness that settles around you when you’re with people so dear to your heart. Presence and no words are so calming. Long car rides, long quiet walks, sunset watching. 

[ccrygirl]

[raewrites]

That place of your heart rubbed raw with uncertainty and hurt? This breaking of you will be the making of you. A new you. A stronger you. Strengthened not by the pride of perfection but with the sweet grace of one who knows an intimate closeness with her Lord. He draws you near despite the shattered and sharp evidence of your grieving heart. God isn’t afraid of your sharp edges that seem quite risky to others. He doesn’t pull back. He pulls you close.

Lysa TerKeurst (via raewrites)

[a-joyfuljourney]

@beaheartdesign

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For the times you feel scared and anxious, whisper words of courage so softly, reminding yourself that you are an overcomer

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One of the highlights of the Baguio planning ( Sept 5 -10, 2016) was seeing these. Peaceful and relaxing, spirit-lifting. 

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There’s so much that happened in the past three years that I haven’t been here. I graduated from Uni last year. I have posted my frustrations and worries about long exams and grades here. And now, they’re over, and I am a proud holder of a piece of paper that validates my four years of hard work.

Got my first job last year as well. It wasn’t an entirely bad experience since I learned a lot from it - skills and character building. Met a lot of friends too - some have left, some still remain.

Some other stuff happened too, stuff that I wouldn’t ever dare put here. Things happened that only God and a few people that are close to my heart knew about. And I wouldn’t change that. There are things so sacred for every one to know.

I quit my first job earlier this year. It’s hard doing something that you know you’re not happy with. Especially when you know that there’s something out there that you’d rather be doing. 

I have another job now, and so far it looks okay. I’m still adjusting, but I’m getting there. Hopefully. I love meeting people, strangers that are not my friends yet, and I love understanding the business. I get scared because of my lack of knowledge but I realized that it’s okay to make mistakes, it’s okay to fail, and it’s okay to get scolded. What matters is that I learn, and I appreciate what I do and for whom I do it for.

I will be in Baguio for this whole week. I do not know yet what’s waiting for us there or how it’s going to be, but I decided to let things be and enjoy all the opportunities that are presented to me. 

There are so many uncertain things in life, but this is what I hold on to: that seasons and circumstances may change, but the One who holds my future is immutable. He is still sovereign and He is still able.

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UPCAT 2013

[NOTE: This whole post was written back in February 2, 2013 at exactly 8:50:55pm. I’m not sure why I didn’t post it back then, but I found this in my Drafts. Read it and decided to post it now, 3 years later. To my brother, if ever by some kind of a miracle you get to read this, I know we don’t exactly say cheesy things, but know that I love you. ]

My brother took the exam and quite frankly I don't know if he really wanted to, or if he was just pressured to follow my footsteps. 

I have to admit that I used to make my brother feel inferior. Back when we were grade school kids I used to mock him because I thought that I was smarter, wiser, and just overall.. better. My grades said so. My awards said so. My reputation said so.

This mentality carried on until around 3 years ago. God has found me and He made me realize that nothing can compare to His love.

That incredible feeling that I get whenever He calls me His beloved over that little rush whenever my name's being called during awarding ceremonies.

Those peaceful, quiet talks with God over those exclusive meetings.

God above anything.

And He is definitely working in my life and in my relationships. My brother and I got closer these past years. At first it was only through music. We loved the same genre. And when I started listening to Christian songs, he got some of them, too.

Now, I'm tutoring him in some of the lessons that aren't clear to him. I got to know some of his friends and he got to know some of mine. We talk more. We understand each other better. And yes, we still do tease each other (but I guess this is normal between siblings). 

So going back, my brother didn't pass the UPCAT. And it's okay. He isn't upset and neither are we. I know God has a plan for him and He's with my brother wherever he goes. 

"We win, we praise Him. We lose, we praise Him." -Facing the Giants

UP is a great university no doubt, but God's glory exceeds [note: the post ends here, i guess that’s why i didn’t post it? Anyway, I’ll continue it from here (4 Sept 2016, 11:48am)]  any man measured academic excellence. It’s not about which university you go to, but what you do wherever you’re placed, whatever you’re given, and whoever you’re with.