When the world strikes...

All of us..well, some maybe..experienced troubles, sorrows, temptations (like most men do), or any other concerns that we feel like there's no way out or even there's seems to be no hope and strength to hold on.

That is the painful reality of the world STRIKING us to the core of our inner beings. Striking our hearts, or souls, our emotions, even our FAITH.

But look at it this way: isn't it a great time for us to even WORSHIP GOD MORE? How?

Not that we worship Him because we need help from Him, but because THIS IS THE TIME WHEN GOD WILL REVEAL TO US HIS POWER in ultra mode (meaning "beyond (what we can perceive)"). Remember, Paul had this "Thorn in his flesh" (2 Cor. 12) that He asked God to take it away from Him. But Jesus only said that..

"My GRACE is sufficient for you, for my POWER IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS." | 2 Corinthians 12:9

Even Jesus, scared because of His incoming death, sweat blood and tears and asked His Father in Heaven to take it away from Him. But God didn't YET exalted (lifted up) Jesus higher than the highest of the Heavens.

True REALITY is this: that even Jesus was tempted and tried, suffered and died, YET, LIVED and ROSE from death forever. Paul assures this in his letter to the Romans that..

"If we get included in Christ's sin-conquering death, we also get included in His life-saving RESURRECTION." | Romans 6:8 MSG

Normally we blame God for our trials. I am a mumbler as well. I even ask God, "God, why is this happening?" Until He made me realize that this is HIM working in us, so that we may share in His resurrection power and restoration and an opportunity for Him to demonstrate to us His saving power and an opportunity for us to see it.

The world hates us. Yes. This is the reality of us, God's children. But Jesus said that we are not of this world, because we belong to Him, He to God, and whoever belongs to Jesus belongs to God.

"In this world you'll have trouble. But TAKE HEART! I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD!" | Jesus; John 16:33

These are some of God's promises that He even mentioned many times in the Bible, His strength-and-hope-giving Word:

"I will NEVER LEAVE YOU, nor FORSAKE YOU." | Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:5

"The Lord, your God will be with you wherever you go." | Joshua 1:9

"SURELY I am with with you always, to the very end of age." | Jesus; Matthew 28:20

"Do not fear, for I AM WITH YOU.." | Isaiah 41:10

This is the truth: GOD IS WITH US, so why be feeling down or be affected by anything the devil gives us or even people tramples to us? Have a David-like confidence in the Lord, saying "WHAT CAN MERE PEOPLE DO TO ME?" God is your strength. God is your HOPE. God is your refuge.

Just hold on to God's promises. He is ON OUR SIDE! "If GOD IS FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US?" | Romans 8:31

Nothing, not even a single thing, even death nor life, can separate us from God's love (Romans 8:38-39). So don't get affected, accept Christ's forgiveness, let go, move on, and BE EXCITED FOR GREATER and AMAZING THINGS from Jesus, for He said:

"You will see even GREATER THINGS THAN THESE." | Jesus; John 1:50

Lord, we ask that you open our eyes to see you at work in every trial. Help us to quiet our souls, and let us sing for your are with us. Even as we walk through the valley of the shadow of death and even as we are set into the blazing furnace of life, WE KNOW YOU ARE WITH US, and we will stand firm for you. I KNOW YOU ARE FOR US, and FIGHT FOR US! Help us to hold on to your word more. Teach us to obey and increase our faith, and let us see, know, and understand, even experience you more and more, and more. We will only look up to you and be excited for more! Glory and honor and praises are all yours!

In Jesus' Name. Amen.

"The Fault In Our Stars"

ADVISORY: Hindi po ito book review. :)

Maybe all of us experienced WISHING UPON A STAR..kapag may shooting star, we cringe, close our eyes, and say, "I wish (insert wish/es here)."

Isang tanong: why do we put our requests and petitions, on something that falls? Alam mo na ngang nalaglag na, nagtiwala ka pa? Kung 'yung shooting star na winish-an mo nalaglag, ano pa kaya kapag kasama ding nalaglag 'yung wish mo, 'di ba?

There's this one guy na nagpunta dito, para tanungin tayo sa mga gusto natin sa buhay. At eto ang malupet..'yung guy na 'yon, HE KNOWS ALREADY WHAT WE NEED EVEN BEFORE WE ASK HIM. His name, is the Name above all names, JESUS CHRIST.

The Bible clearly says..

         "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." | Philippians 4:6

         "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. . ." | Proverbs 3:5

God wants you to trust Him for what you want to ask Him. Why? He is greater! He is bigger! Wala naman siyang 'di kayang gawin.

Eto na lang..basta sinabi niya sa Bible, SINABI NIYA. Period. No erase. Walang bawian. Whatever He declares, through the people He appointed to write the Bible, IT IS TRUE and FINAL.

Start now trusting God for our Salvation, for redemption, for cleansing, for righteousness, and for your requests. Basta you ask in accordance to His plans to prosper us, not to harm us, and to give us hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11), He will surely say YES. Basta maniwala tayo sa word Niya, and let's hold on to Him.

Trials may come to stop us, pero God says in His words, DO NOT BE AFRAID. Kasama mo si God. 'Yan ang sabi Niya. Maniwala ka. 'Di siya nagsisinungaling. Remember that.

He loves you and me, and will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). No discouragements of this world will stand against us, because God is for us (Romans 8:31)!

Why trust a star that falls, if you can trust a God that will never let you fall? :) God says to us, "THIS IS MY WORD AND BELIEVE IN ME, OKAY?" Our response should be, "Okay."

Glory and honor are all to God who never ever fails to be with us, love us, and bring us faith and hope on His words and loving arms. Amen! :)

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"Keeping The 'Core' Tight: The 'Insanity-ish' Living"

Mahilig ka bang mag-workout? Mag-exercise? Mag-gym? Mag-aerobics or zombie (ay Zumba pala)? Eh 'yung "workout on DVD?" Malamang alam mo 'to:

As I was doing this workout, God made me realize things that came out from His love. Thoughts from the "Insanity" DVD that God used to give us hope, and guide as we walk our FAITH in Him. :)

Before we workout our Spiritual Muscles, first, we have to...

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• Warm-Up those muscles by PRAYER.

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." | Matthew 6:6

'Wag tayong mahiyang lumapit kay God. He wants to call you as His very OWN CHILD. We can ask anything through Jesus' Name, pray for others, and let God's will be done. Kahit makipagkuwentuhan ka lang kay God. He wants to talk with you.

Remember this, it's a 2-way process. So kailangan din nating makinig kay God. :)

• Stretch the muscles. It's important.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." | James 1:2-4

Unless we're not led to trials, we won't grow. 'Di naman pwedeng puro magagandang bagay lang ang maranasan natin sa mundong 'to. God promised us a life full of joy and happiness in His kingdom. When you face trials today, rejoice. Why? GOD IS FIGHTING FOR YOU and WITH YOU. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Keep that in mind.

Kung walang 'di magandang pangyayari, paano maiiwasan? How will we learn? How will we teach someone? Learn from past mistakes, but never dwell on it. God forgot all of it, and you are forgiven and loved. :)

• "Work it out, y'all!"

"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." | James 2:17

Now that you are saved, we should enroll ourselves to what I call, "The Lord's Gym." We need to workout our Spiritual life by.....surrendering to Jesus' Lordship. Lordship demands obedience. Lord means, master, sovereign ruler, the One who controls.

Obedience comes after God's grace has been revealed to your life. Not for us to do so we may be saved. Only through Christ and Christ alone can we be saved. Let your light shine before men. :)

• Keep the 'Core' tight (the central message of this blog).

"This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God." | Luke 12:21

The core of the body is the abdominal part, the middle. The core of the sun and the earth are at the center. What do I mean? Keep your core--your RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST--tight! Always apply this in your life:

"Jesus, be the center of my life. Take full control, shape me to the person you want me to be. I am nothing without you. Help me to seek you first, and glorify and honor you with all I do. All is because of your love, and grace. Amen."

Treasure your relationship with Christ. He wants to be with you ever since He planned to create you. He wants to show you His love. He wants you to experience FULL, FREE, life with Him. Some think ang KJ ni Lord, pero hindi. Jesus doesn't want you to be killed by your own earthly joys. Think this way..THE GOD OF EVERYTHING, CALLS YOU HIS CHILD by grace, and WANTS TO BE WITH YOU to help you. Ayaw pa? :)

• Keep at HIS OWN PACE.

"Wait for the Lord;
    be strong and take heart
    and wait for the Lord." | Psalm 27:14

Relax. Calm down. 'Wag mo masyadong gawin lahat sa kakayahan mo. 'Wag masyadong magtiwala sa sariling kakayahan. You'll end up frustrated. Plant a seed, and wait for God to make you grow.

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans," (Proverbs 16:3) as the Bible says, and trust in God in everything you do. Stop dwelling on your own understanding, glorify God, and He will lead you to what's right (Proverbs 3:5-6).

'Wag masyadong mainipin. Gusto natin, usually, minamadali ang mga bagay-bagay..kumbaga sa workout, mas mabilis, o mas mabigat ang buhat, mas mabilis lalaki. Pero hindi, mas magaan, mas tama ang buhat, mas magkakaporma. Mas dahan-dahan, mas tumatama sa muscle. Meaning, the more we wait patiently to God, the more we build up strong muscles of FAITH, HOPE, and BELIEVING IN GOD and His promises.

• Take a break, and go back.

"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" | Matthew 6:27

"Do not be anxious about anything.." | Philippians 4:6

Simple, yet powerful message of God: DO NOT WORRY. Minsan, sa sobrang rak na ituu natin, nakakalimutan na nating we're not storm-free. Kapag dumating 'yung mga mabibigat na problema, it may lead to a point where we will tell God, "Ginawa ko naman lahat ah? Bakit ganito pa rin?" Saul lang ang peg? Nagiging anxious na tayo. Nagpa-panic. "Lord, paano na 'to?" "Lord, ano na gagawin ko?" Remember na wala kang magagawa without Jesus. Over-zealousness leads to earthquakes. Ok na maging passionate. Pero have a quiet time with God pa rin.

Kaya, 'wag masyadong "rak na ituu" thing. Ayaw din naman ni God na pagurin mo sarili mo. Mas mahalaga pa din 'yung intimate, quiet, personal, private time mo with God.

Relax-relax din 'pag may time. Ang working person/professional, may day-off. May leave. Tayo, may quiet time with God. Assessing of the Spirit. Bonding with the Holy Spirit. :)

Always go back to the basics - the foundation of everything - GRACE, and LOVE of Christ. :) You are there, and I am here, all because of the love of a Savior. Just look up to Him. Trust Him. :)

• "Shake it out."

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come; The old has gone, the new is here!" | 2 Corinthians 5:17

Experienced troubles, strife, or suffering? Isa lang tatanong sa'tin ni God diyan: "Where's the FAITH, my child?" Rebuking the enemy, is having the FAITH in God. Even if it is small as a mustard seed (Matthew 17:20), super effective. Pinaka-malagong halaman ang mustard kapag inalagaan. Remember that FAITH is the assurance of what we do not see or hear (Hebrews 11:1).

Now we can be sure that God fights for us. The Bible says, "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you" (James 4:7). God has given us the authority. We will not be shaken. Believe in the power of PRAYER, FAITH, and GOD'S LOVE. Shake the devil away and submit to God.

The devil may tempt you, deceive you, and accuse/condemn you. Be alert, but never look. Submit to God. Always seek God and obey His words and hope in Him. Remember that "faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ" (Romans 10:17). Believe in God. :)

• Cool down.

"For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise.." | Psalm 96:4

Everything you do. Everything you accomplish. Bring back to GOD ALL THE GLORY and HONOR. Look back to His love. We are saved (Ephesians 2:8,9), we are loved (1 John 4:19), and we are standing in His presence ALL BECAUSE OF HIS GRACE and LOVE FOR US. Not by our own, kasi walang worth ang lahat kung 'di dahil kay God. Magtrabaho ka, wala ring mangyayari kung 'di kayo partners ni God.

We have what we have, we accomplish what we accomplish, we're there because of the love of a SAVIOR--Jesus Christ. :)

It's time to change our perspective to God as only God. He is a just king, He is also a FATHER. Remember, Jesus came down to earth to make us one with Him and God. We can cry out to Him, "Abba, Father" (Romans 8:15) for He wants to be your GREATEST FATHER. Rely on Him and His grace and go back to His precious, unfailing, and unending love. :)

Are you ready to DIG DEEPER (Dig deeper to your life soil and hold your roots to the greatest foundation, JESUS CHRIST for a storm-proof life. - Luke 6:47-49)?

Glory and honor are all to God, who never fails to shape us to the people He wants us to be. All because of His love for you and me! Amen!

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Diary ng mga Follower ni Christ na HINDI PANGIT.

Chapter I: "The Beginning"

All of us, have insecurities. Hindi ba? One of the most popular insecurity is yung PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. Aminin man natin o hindi, say the story of my close friend that we will call, "Janjan." He was the youngest of 3 siblings, and truth is, he is born fat.

During elementary days, he got involved on bullying, pero hindi nagpatalo ang batang ito. Feeling nya, sa laki nya, kaya nya. 'Pag inasar sya, napipikon siya, at lalaban sya. Naghahamon pa ng suntukan. One time, he fought with one of his classmates after class. Sa sobrang na-bully siya, he thought, he can fight anyone, not knowing hindi pala.

Chapter II: "FIGHT!"

High School days. Sino ba naman ang hindi makakalimot sa high school days niya? Ibahin nyo si Janjan. During the first half of his HS years, naka-experience din siya ng bullying. Nung second year siya, napunta sya sa last section. Some of us, it's a frightening experience. Grabe ang inabot nya, at dahil nga feeling nya matapang siya, inaawat na sila ng adviser nila kasi patol siya ng patol--to the point na sa loob ng room siya nakikipag-away. Nagsumbong pa sa tatay.

Third year--the happiest high school year--was his change. During summer (bago mag 3rd year), gym to the max sya. AS IN. Health condition (yung starting High blood) 'yung reason. Pero iba 'yung step niya. Bago kasi matapos ang sophomore life, may nagustuhan siyang babae. Off nga lang, kasi mataba siya noon. Then, he started courting..

Chapter III: "Breakeven (Falling To Pieces) - The Script"

Ang sarap ma-inlove. Umamin kayo? Naranasan din ni Janjan yan. Out of peer and environment and "USO" pressure, I guess? Relationships dito, dyan, 'yung ang nakikita niya. He thought, "Ano kaya ang feeling nun? Ma-experience nga.." Then he became friends with a girl we'll call "Yabie."

He started sending her home (kahit sa sakayan lang home na 'yun sa kanya), being with her sa recess, looking for her anytime. Until he realized, may mga "karibal" siya. Dahil he's on the wrong track, poot at galit ang naramdaman niya. Kasi close si Yabie and yung ibang guy. He started GM-ing (or friendster post pa yata) about a hateful sentence to the girl and the guy--not realizing na mahu-hurt si girl. Nasayang ang relationship, and it's broken.

Then, his girl best friend that we'll call "Jary" ang naging sandalan niya. Literally na sandalan, na naging reason ng pag-fall ni Janjan sa kanya. Grabe, the relationship na nabuo nila, even his best friends na kasama niya sa band (musician nga pala si Janjan by the way) naging close sa friends ni "Jary" to the point na naghangout sila sa bahay ni Jary.

Until he realized, may gustong iba si Jary. And nagmaktol to the max si Janjan. He thought, "SHE'S THE ONE." Pero 'yun pala, she's gone.

Until the next years, ligaw kung ligaw si Janjan..sa niligawan ng best friend niya before na hinarana niya sa mga ka-batch nung girl, hanggang sa ka-batch niya na hinatid niya sa bahay kahit strict ang parents ni girl, not knowing that all his "efforts" are leading him to nowhere.

Chapter IV: "COLLEGE!"

Then college came. Si selos este Janjan 'di tumigil sa panliligaw. May classmate siya, ligaw niya. Kaso, kasalanan niya na nga, siya pa galit, to the point na sinisiraan niya yung girl. Grabe ang pride (that's what builds up when you seek a wrong relationship at a wrong time). Pero napagod na siya. He focused on studying na lang. Maganda ang naging decision niya. Kaso nga lang, may bagsak, pero he strived pa din.

Chapter V: "The Right Direction"

Until one night, at a play, he got to know the One who truly loves him. The voice, the love, he felt it. Eto 'yung true love na sinasabi nila. Dahil nga musikero siya at mahilig siya sumama sa gigs, he got involved in an accident before this. And this was his turning point. The voice who called, is our savior Jesus Christ.

He realized, with Christ, we all have everything. You will find yourself in Christ's love. You will know your true identity with Jesus. That relationship-to-relationship is nothing compared to the everlasting relationship with Christ. He realized, trusting God in faith and love and hope is the most important. God holds our life, and leads us to the right way.

His insecurities are gone, his frustration are left behind. As he put his trust in Christ, he is secured.

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What's his point sa pagsabi ko ng story niya? That we are all made wonderful by God. It's written, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well" (Psalm 139:14).

I saw this post on Facebook of my good friend, Gianne, "The only one who can truly satisfy the human heart is the One who made it." Indeed, God knows how to make you happy, for what He makes, He knows how to fix. All we have to do is surrender to Him. :)

Walang pangit na ginawa si God. Mataba, payat, bata, matanda, kalbo o bungi, may sakit o wala, ginawa tayo ni God. He never makes even a single mistake. Some people are made with disabilities, but understand that GOD'S POWER IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS (2 Cor. 12:9).

The more we are persecuted, the more CHRIST WILL HELP US. Just have a relationship with Him. He wants to have a relationship with you. :)

Appreciate the life Christ gave us. Beloved Reader, You are a prince. You are a princess. Real happiness comes from the inside, not on what's outside. :)

We are called to be his sons and daughters. Nothing can separate us from His love. :)

"Always keep in your heart and mind that you are a princess (and a prince)."
                                                                - Kuya Vinci Glodove

No insecurities. Just God's love. :)

And by the way, si Janjan, is the one who made this blog. The one writing to you. He would like to thank you for reading. Thank you, and God bless you. :)

Glory and honor are all to God who makes us feel secured, and gives us the true love the world cannot give! :)

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'Crazy Love' (Week 2: Identity - Preaching Repost)

Some people change their IDENTITY to be in--or so they are 'belong.'

Oftentimes, people want to be accepted.

Who are we, really? What is our identity?

Top 5 the world says that who 'we should be:'

1. Social Media - we find our FB posts after waking up and check 'likers' for fans or whatever.

2. Commercials - ex. Why is it that men, should drink beer?

3. Celebrities - ex. We are friends with famous people or related to them.

4. Pickup Lines - no explanation. This is it.

5. Getting Rich - we think we can control anyone.

Who are we really?

1. We are created in God's own Image - we are unique, created individually but equally.

"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." (Genesis 1:27 NIV)

2. We are FEARFULLY (extremely) and WONDERFULLY (excellently) made. 

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." (Psalm 139:14 NIV)

  - DON'T BE INSECURE! God created women beautifully. Guys, appreciate the women's beauty.

Why did God made men stronger than women? For we are DESIGNED TO PROTECT THEM!

3. We are God's HANDIWORK - own creation; God's masterpiece.

"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (Ephesians 2:10 NIV)

  - ex. paintings are only man-made. God created us while having His hands dirty for we are made on ashes. That's how He loves us. "Ok lang na madumihan 'yung kamay niya para sa'yo."

"Give it all to me if you love me," is CRAZY. Guys, do not degrade women as well as yourself. TIMING IS PERFECT.

Whenever others mock you for virginity, girls, say, "Anytime I can be like you, but there will be no time, that you can be like me."

- Charles Cristobal

Lesson: Our Identity is not what the world or others dictate to us. How we must love is not how the world tells us.

After all, our life is all between GOD and US.

Glory are all to our Father in Heaven who is greater above all things! May His precious loving grace touch our hearts and enable us to be secured in every aspect of our life! Amen. :)

#crazyloveII

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Pamamanhikan (BF/GF Edition)

WARNING: SHORT BLOG POST ONLY FOR THE LOVE MONTH.

Scenario..

Boy: Bro, bro..may gusto po sana akong i-open. May gusto po kasi akong girl. Kaso hindi po Christian. I'm afraid baka we have this disagreement. Ano po ba gagawin ko?

Bro: Dalhin mo s'ya sa Church. :)

Lesson:

What I've realized is this..God is our FATHER, and we are His children. 'Di ba kapag nanliligaw ang isang lalaki, he goes to the woman's house, gets to know the girl's parents. On the other hand, ganoon din naman ang guys. Pinapakilala niya sa parents niya si girl.

Knowing that God is our FATHER, and the Church (ourselves), is His home, pakilala mo siya kay God! Then God will turn her into His princess, and malay mo..make you her prince. :)

Kapag nakilala na siya ni God, remember the words of God, it is written..

"6But ‘God made them male and female’^b from the beginning of creation. 7‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife,^c 8and the two are united into one.’^d Since they are no longer two but one, 9let no one split apart what God has joined together.” | Mark 10:6-9

As we venture in relationships, never ever conform to what only our heart and body wants. Have the thought of entering a relationship futuristically, hindi para makiuso o makaramdam lang ng kung ano "love" na. Sometimes, it's only infatuation.

Again, LOVE WHEN YOU'RE READY..not when you're lonely. Ask God. Remember, He is our Father. Pray and talk to Him, and He will listen! :)

Glory to God above all else! May His loving grace enable us to love ONE ANOTHER, remembering the first thing--GOD LOVED US FIRST--everyday. Grace and peace be with you all days! Amen!

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"My Precious.." - God

Many young men and women today wear revealing clothes especially young women. Some female dancers as well wear clothes na parang belt na lang ang suot.

As what God told me to reveal to you when I saw a young famous lady wearing revealing costume, "Instead of thinking of it as you sinned against me which you have repented already, why not tell people my word for them?"

I'm gonna ask you a question which God asked me through a story: Where do you think precious pearls are seen? Where do you think gold are found? Where do you think precious stones like diamonds are kept?

Pearls are hidden underwater, nasa loob pa ng shell. Gold are hidden under mines. Precious stones are hidden under thick layers of rocks. All God created precious in nature are hidden.

How much more you are precious and valuable than these things? Sa lahat ng creations ni God, tao ang pinaka paborito Niya. Why? For we are created in His image and likeness. :)

Cover up. Dress modestly. Dress with self-respect. We are made stewards of God's temple which is our bodies. Do not degrade God's temple. As how God makes precious stones hidden, so as ourselves. We are more precious than these stones.

Gold are need to be mined. Pearls needed to be dived. Let's somehow be hard to get as well. We are preciously made by the precious heart of God.

I am not saying cover your bodies from head to foot. 'Di sana sinabi ko na ibalot niyo na lang sa wrapper ang sarili niyo. What I am saying is, i-cover ang dapat i-cover. 'Wag sobrang revealing.

Some say uso daw. Some 'uso' are made for danger. Without caution, ikapapahamak niyo pa. In fact, we can make our own styles out of the uso. Experiment on your own taste and on where God our Father will be honored. Parang pagluluto lang. :)

Some women are complaining about men kasi nababastos sila. Well, God created you preciously. Dress in modest apparel and with self-respect. As well as us, men. Hindi nakaka-astig ang lumalabas ng bahay ng nakahubad ang pang-itaas. Nakakabawas sa pogi points 'yon at sa respeto ng iba sa'tin.

Ganoon kasi 'yon. If we do not respect God and His creation, in which one is ourself, no one will respect us. Yes, iisipin natin na we don't need to listen to what others say (kahit sa'kin), but do in your most effort to please God. How? By being stewards of His temple--our bodies.

We live in a world na kahit anong uso. Well, some 'uso' nga are not quite good. Check and ask God muna. There are consequences at the end. God wants to put you in a safe place na bago ka pa mapunta sa dead end.

Maybe some will say, "ok lang naman kahit anong suot ko. 'Di naman mahalaga sasabihin ng iba. 'Di naman 'yon tingin ni God sa'kin." Yes. 'Di nga. Pero ask yourself..

How can God make you feel secured (without insecurities) if you do not secure yourself? You are made secured and righteous through JESUS CHRIST. Now, ISABUHAY MO. Live your life in this security given through our Lord. :)

When we disciple naman, it's okay to dress modern. Kasi that's when we capture the attention of the one we are to disciple. Especially if they are in that taste of fashion. Still, dress in modesty.

God's word: "Likewise the women are to dress in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control." | 1 Timothy 2:9

This is not a commandment, but a 'be.' Be a steward of God's creation--yourself. We can take care as well on what belongs to us. Start on ourselves. Dress in modest apparel.

Glory and honor to God who made creations preciously! May His unfailing love and compassion enable us to be a steward of His creation, starting in our bodies. Amen. :)

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